16 Bit-32 Bit Color

[iMartin]

Ok, the highest my color quality can get it is 24 bit (High). And since alot of my emulators and ROMS and some online game don't support 24 bit color I have to switch back and forth between 16 and 24 bit, and 16 bit is just ugly, makes all my colors and icons not as smooth and makes them look blocky. So, is there a way I can get up to 32 bit color? :helpsmile: :frusty: :(

[supersonic]

No.
because it si your monitor that supports or does not support 32bit colour.
I'm going into the same problemo. I can't afford to buy a new monitor.
Btw: monitors that support 32bits do not support 24 bit in most cases.

[iMartin]

Damn...are you sure I just can't buy a new video or graphics card to get 32 bit? :(

[Storm]

well it can be either of the two thats limiting ur possiblities......... but if u have an older monitor, its more likely that ur monitor is the limiting factor, else u should just check what ur video card has to offer, upgrade that. if that doesnt work, then also upgrade ur monitor..............

or just set it 2 16bit color and quit whining ;) :P

[DWk]

Originally posted by Storm@8 February 2004 - 13:32
well it can be either of the two thats limiting ur possiblities......... but if u have an older monitor, its more likely that ur monitor is the limiting factor, else u should just check what ur video card has to offer, upgrade that. if that doesnt work, then also upgrade ur monitor..............

or just set it 2 16bit color and quit whining ;) :P
Maybe try installing the monitor drivers :)

[iMartin]

Originally posted by DWk@8 February 2004 - 15:13
Maybe try installing the monitor drivers :)
It's a fairly new monitor, not any older that 2000. Any idea were I can get those drivers DWk?

[ObiWan]

try www.driverguide.com (http://www.driverguide.com)

[DWk]

Originally posted by [&#045;Crono&#045;]+8 February 2004 - 14:28--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ([-Crono-] @ 8 February 2004 - 14:28)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-DWk@8 February 2004 - 15:13
Maybe try installing the monitor drivers :)
It&#39;s a fairly new monitor, not any older that 2000. Any idea were I can get those drivers DWk? [/b][/quote]
Well firstly you would need to tell us what monitor it is :rolleyes:

[peat moss]

Originally posted by ObiWan@8 February 2004 - 13:30
try www.driverguide.com (http://www.driverguide.com)
Obi I love that site login DRIVERS password ALL :smilie4:

[DWk]

Originally posted by peat moss+8 February 2004 - 14:56--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (peat moss @ 8 February 2004 - 14:56)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-ObiWan@8 February 2004 - 13:30
try www.driverguide.com (http://www.driverguide.com)
Obi I love that site login DRIVERS password ALL :smilie4: [/b][/quote]
Yet I was dumb enough to sign in :rolleyes:

[iMartin]

Ok ok ok, I know, I did all the searching and downloaded the correct driver, and it was a .inf (small text file) file, now how and the hell do I go about installing this thing?

[DWk]

Right-click desktop-> Properties-> Settings-> Advanced-> Monitor-> Properties->Driver-> Update driver-> Install from a specific location->

Select your inf :)

[iMartin]

Sh&#33;t...didn&#39;t work, I tried 2 different drivers they succesfully installed, but they didn&#39;t get me to 32 bit color..... :frusty: Any more ideas...? :(

[johannes001]

You would probably want to check your monitor manual for the specs and see if it can handle 32 bit colour. Then if it does check your video card. ;) You just might not be compatiable&#33;

Johan

[iMartin]

Bah...how do I do that? I&#39;m looking on the Dell web site but I can&#39;t find anything. :(

[ObiWan]

what is the model of the screen and gfx card

[iMartin]

It&#39;s a...

Monitor: Dell E770s
Graphics Controller: Intel 82810E

I have the most up to date drivers for both of them and still nothing. Any ideas? :(

[cwctv]

Here you are 24 bit only sorry.

http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/81x_dvmt.htm 810E
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intel810/i810reso.htm Colour depth

[iMartin]

&#33;@#&#036; :frusty: Damn...but what if I buy a new video/graphics card? Would that do it?

[cwctv]

Yes, its your card at the moment that is giving you only 24 and not 32.

[iMartin]

Ok, good, :clap: so my screen can take 32 bit? Ok, now what kind of graphics card should I buy, and what would the price range be?

[iMartin]

Bump. Come on, what&#39;s a good graphics card for 3D games and 32 bit color...? :unsure: