Will a 25in monitor fit?

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I have a standard width Atari sized cab (think Asteroids, Centipede, Tempest).

Can I fit a 25 inch monitor in a cab that wide? I am not worried about the depth of the monitor as the cab I have is deep enough, just wondering if the 25 incher would fit width wise..going to mame it.

Thanks!
 
I think this depends on weather the monitor will be mounted horizontally or vertically. If horizontally I would definitely say no. If vertically maybe.
 
I think you might be able to squeeze a 25" into an atari horizontal.. Your talking no frame.. But it would not be fun to mount if it fit..

I had a track and field converted to SFII with a a 25" in it.. don't know if they are the same width, but they should be pretty close..
 
Yes, you can fit a 25" monitor in a Centipede cab. It's a very tight fit but I've seen it done and even owned an MK2 that had a 25" in a Centipede cab.
 
The front/top/back panels (spacing between side panels) on most Atari cabinets - 23.75"

A 25 inch monitor is measured diagonally so it should be shorter if measured from left to right horz. instead. Anyone know how wide one is?
 
A 25 inch monitor is measured diagonally so it should be shorter if measured from left to right horz. instead. Anyone know how wide one is?

The inside width of my Dig Dug, Centipede, and Tempest all measure 23 3/4".
The 25" monitor in my Neo Geo measures 22 1/2" at the widest point.
 
The inside width of my Dig Dug, Centipede, and Tempest all measure 23 3/4".
The 25" monitor in my Neo Geo measures 22 1/2" at the widest point.

Thank you!

So what you are saying is that it WILL fit correct?
 
Thank you!

So what you are saying is that it WILL fit correct?

Not by much, but yes, I would say it would fit. Yet, as stated by others, mounting could pose a whole other set of issues. But I am willing to bet you can figure that part out.
 
Here's your definitive answer. (I think) A centipede cab is wider than a star wars cockpit. Of course interior braces might be in the way on the centipede.
 
I've seen it done.....it requires a little customization for mounting but it can work. You'll also need to create some form of custom bezel or it'll look like ass.
 
I find it funny that after I stated that I owned a Centipede cab with a 25" monitor installed in it that there's still people wondering whether or not it will fit. Of course it will fit, Its been done before. Matter of fact here's a post from June of last year stating the same thing. lol

I've seen it done.....it requires a little customization for mounting but it can work. You'll also need to create some form of custom bezel or it'll look like ass.

Why create a custom bezel? Just do what the ops did, use some black paint and paint over the clear spaces!
 
Yes, but you'll have to change the mounting obviously.'

I saw a 25" mounted in a Joust cab, too, once...
 
Well ain't that some $#!& I actually had a picture of the Centipede / MK2 conversion in my album.

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