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Color video cards

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From: Chris Brewster
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 1991 02:31
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I bought a system with a monitor that can do 1024x768.  The computer's color
driver consists of chips on the motherboard, which are only 800x600.  The system
came with MS Windows, which was installed correctly for that driver.  But then I
decided to kill Windows, and now the only way I can install PC Paintbrush is
with "OS/2 VGA" which is 640x480.  So I think I need a color card.  I'm new to
this game, and I don't understand the interrelation of specs for memory size,
number of colors, resolution, and refresh rate.  Would appreciate a summary and
especially recommendations about brands.  Can I do justice to a NEC 3D monitor
for under $200?  When I install a card, does it automatically override the
built-in color driver?  Thanks for any wisdom you can spare--

Christopher Brewster
Cray Research Inc.
612: 683-5759
cb@timbuk.cray.com
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Subject: Color video cards
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