Re: 1Meg -> 2Meg graphics upgrade

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From: David Stokes
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 00:00

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In article: <816208922.5154@commcen.demon.co.uk>  nigel@commcen.demon.co.uk (Commcen) writes:
> A question
> I have a Cirrus logic 5429 1Meg card 
> and am thinking of upgrading to 2Meg.
> Can some one tell me the advantages
> Will it give me more colours and more modes
> or will the graphics programs load images
> faster.
> Exactly what will this extra meg be used for ?
>  Thanks in advance
> Nige.

As far as I know, you are at the moment capable of displaying 1024x768 at 256 colours (quite adequate),
800x600 at 65,536 colours, and 640x480 at True Colour (16.8m). If you want anything more than this, the
extra memory is required (I find those specifications quite adequate).

Dave

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