It all depends on the amount of Video memory vs. the resolution (with some limits based upon the video source).
The built in video can do 1, 2, 4, 8 or 24-bit, but to achieve 24 bit you need additional VRAM. the stock 512K VRAM will only support (up to) 256 colors at 832x624 (or under) and 16 colors at 1152x870. With additional VRAM (2MB total), you can achieve 24 bit (millions of colors) at 832x624 and 256 colors at 1152x870. The Q-700 cannot do 16 bit (thousands of colors) video unless you want to sacrifice a Q-950 to upgrade your video chip. A NuBus video card can do better or worse than this depending on the cards capabilities. They can provide video from 4 bit at 640-480 to 24 bit at 1600x1200 to (in the case of the really esoteric stuff) 1 bit at something like 4096x3072. The built in video is a better option than a NuBus card in my mind. Even though it is not "accelerated" video, the actual access rate to the built in VRAM is very high (versus the NuBus rate) and with only two expansion slots, there is no reason to waste one on a video card. Derek > Is there any way I can get my Quadra 700 to use more than 256 colors? > I've > tried a spare video card, and it didn't work. I want to use this as a > spare > computer for emergencies as well as for my kids. > > Thank you > > Scott -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
