16 Bit VS 32 Bit color depth?

bigcomp · 09-02-2006, 07:08 PM

Is there any noticeable difference between the two? like i was playing star trek: bridge commander and even when i switch from LOW to HIGH color depth settings, i don't notice any difference in the appearance .. is that normal?

And i'am using an integrated card, does it have a bad effect on color depths?

**jancz3rt** · 09-02-2006, 07:14 PM

There is a visible difference between the two but most people do not notice it. Look for transitions between colors... such as a night sky illuminated by a sunset. In 32bit it would be smooth and without any visible transition lines. With 16bit you could most likely see defined transition lines.

JAN

bigcomp · 09-03-2006, 04:59 AM

I was talking about the Color Depth.. the difference you mentioned happens when we mess around with actual 16 bit or 32 bit textures.. not with their colors

09-02-2006, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigcomp Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 206	16 Bit VS 32 Bit color depth? Is there any noticeable difference between the two? like i was playing star trek: bridge commander and even when i switch from LOW to HIGH color depth settings, i don't notice any difference in the appearance .. is that normal? And i'am using an integrated card, does it have a bad effect on color depths?

09-02-2006, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Well There is a visible difference between the two but most people do not notice it. Look for transitions between colors... such as a night sky illuminated by a sunset. In 32bit it would be smooth and without any visible transition lines. With 16bit you could most likely see defined transition lines. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

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09-03-2006, 04:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigcomp Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 206	I was talking about the Color Depth.. the difference you mentioned happens when we mess around with actual 16 bit or 32 bit textures.. not with their colors