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What years were different color modes introduced, and what are examples of the first actual cards?

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First post, by computergeek92

Posted on 2014-10-05, 06:28

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I think 256 came sometime in the 80's and 16-32 bit in the 90's, but what years did each color depth first appear and become popular for home computers? What were the first cards and video chipsets to use each color depth?

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Reply 1 of 1, by MrEWhite

Posted on 2014-10-05, 06:32

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I couldn't find anything, sadly.

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