Re: new monitor-need new video card
On Sat, Sep 19, 1998 at 03:05:16PM -0700, Kenneth Scharf wrote:
> I just bought a new 19" monitor to replace my old 15". Now I can use
> better than 1024x768 and be able to read it! But my 2m s3 card
> probably has maxed out. I can get a pci s3v card with 4m for $40,
> anyone have an idea which server will play, and what max res it will
> give me? The monitor will sync up to 85khz hor and 160hz vertical!
x*x*0.75*color depth/8 <= 4*2^20
colordepth: 8 bit => 2364*1773
16 bit => 1672*1254
24 bit => 1365*1024
Maybe enough for your needs. I wouldn't care about the refresh rates.
Calculating the modelines will be fun.
Marcus
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