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From: elund@pro-graphics.cts.com (Eric Lund)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: SUPER VGA cards
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Date: 18 Feb 90 07:56:12 GMT
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'Ello all.  It's time again for "What do you think is the best _______?"
Mine is:  you know what it is, you read the heading.
Anyhow, I currently have a Sony CPD1303 monitor with 800x600 resolution. 
Installed is a Paradise VGA 16 card, allowing me to access 800x600 in 16
colors, and 640x400 with 256.  Now, by adding 256k, I can increase 256 color
resolution by 640x80, but big deal.  (With the vga16 card, can I just add
chips, or do I need the Professional card?)  Doesn't matter, I'm not going to
add a hundred bucks for a small step.  When I upgrade, I want to fully
implement the powers of my monitor.  What are the powers of my monitor?  If I
get the right card, can I go up to 4096 colors+?  If that's too 'spensive
then any recommendations on a 800x600x256 color card (preferably 16 bit --
I've grown used to the extra speed)?

I, and my frontal lobe, both thank you for your astounding knowledge.

Eric

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