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FalvinP · 04-26-2013, 10:19 AM

I have an Asus P8-Z77-V-Deluxe motherboard. At present, I'm using just the onboard graphics. I've just ordered a Spyder4 Pro color callibrator, but in the system requirements it says that I need a 24 bit graphics card.

This will be used for photo editing. Right now what I see on screen is not what I get when I print, so I decided to invest in the Spyder.

Is the onboard graphics 24 bit, and if so, will it work with the Spyder? I've been planning on getting a graphics card anyway, but, if I need it, this will speed up my buying decision.

If I need a card, which do you suggest? I'm planning on getting a Evga from Newegg, but I wonder what card is the best bang for the buck right now.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

***glc*** · 04-26-2013, 10:30 AM

I think everything these days is capable of 32 bit true color, my older Intel GMA3100 on my Win 7 box is. The Spyder should work fine with the onboard.

24 bit color is pretty much a thing of the past - the only settings I have available are 16 or 32 bit.

FalvinP · 04-26-2013, 10:37 AM

Thanks for the prompt reply.

04-26-2013, 10:19 AM	#1
FalvinP Member (8 bit) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 199	Is onboard graphics 24 bit? I have an Asus P8-Z77-V-Deluxe motherboard. At present, I'm using just the onboard graphics. I've just ordered a Spyder4 Pro color callibrator, but in the system requirements it says that I need a 24 bit graphics card. This will be used for photo editing. Right now what I see on screen is not what I get when I print, so I decided to invest in the Spyder. Is the onboard graphics 24 bit, and if so, will it work with the Spyder? I've been planning on getting a graphics card anyway, but, if I need it, this will speed up my buying decision. If I need a card, which do you suggest? I'm planning on getting a Evga from Newegg, but I wonder what card is the best bang for the buck right now. Thanks in advance for your advice. __________________ Intel Core i7 3770K processor, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO cpu cooler, Asus P8-Z77-V-Deluxe motherboard, Lian Li PC-A70A case, Samsung SyncMaster 2693HM 25.5 inch monitor, 1 Intel 520 Cherryville 240GB SSD, 3 WD Caviar Black 500 Gb hard drives, 1 WD Caviar Black hd 1 Tb in Icy Dock Hot Swap Drive Caddy, 16 GB Corsair Veneance DDR3 1600 low profile memory, Corsair AX 760W power supply, Lite-On 20X dvd burner, Silverstone USB 3.0 internal card reader, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit SP1, HP Photosmart C7180, Creative GigaWorks T20 2.0 speakers

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04-26-2013, 10:30 AM	#2
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,159	I think everything these days is capable of 32 bit true color, my older Intel GMA3100 on my Win 7 box is. The Spyder should work fine with the onboard. 24 bit color is pretty much a thing of the past - the only settings I have available are 16 or 32 bit.

04-26-2013, 10:37 AM	#3
FalvinP Member (8 bit) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 199	Thanks for the prompt reply.

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