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  1. 10-02-2005, 12:42 PM #1
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    8-bit Z-Buffer @ ATI ?

    is it possible to force 8-bit on ati cards ? (z-buffer depth)

    *radlinker* allows only 16, 24 bit

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    The hardware doesn't support 8 bit z-buffers (nor colour buffers in 3d mode for that matter).
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    so there arent an other way to force 8-bit ?? an other tool like that nvidea but for a ati card ?
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    The hardware CANNOT do 8-bit z buffer on ATI OR nvidia, so no you can't force it because it cannot be done.
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