>Ok, maybe I didn't make myself clear. I have a 7300/200 with a firewire >card in it, OS 9.1, and 256 megs of RAM. I installed iMovie2 in the thing >and when I tried to run it it said that I needed to increase my resolution >from 640X480 to at least 832X624. When I went to open the monitor control >panel I only saw the 640X480 option (I'm using a 12inch Apple monitor). I'm >guessing I need a new video card so I can increase my resolution. Is this >right? OR Do I need to increase the video RAM? OR Is the problem that I'm >only using a 12 inch screen? I have 15 inch VGA monitors handy so if I get >the video card it wouldn't be a problem getting a VGA monitor.
The immediate problem is your monitor, it is not capable of anything bigger than 640x480. You need a monitor (like those PC monitors you are talking about) that will do a higher resolution. If you've got the PCI slot to spare, you probably want a Voodoo3 to drive it, too, because they are cheap, plentiful, and fast. You'll be *much* happier in general with your computer once you have a fast video card doing at least 1024x768, in addition to being able to run iMovie. Don't throw your old apple 12" away, though, because dual monitors is great, especially if your primary monitor is only a 15" one.You could run 1024x768 on the VGA monitor and have the 12" off to the side for pallettes and that sort of thing. -Tyler -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
