SVGA versus XGA

[jhpeters]

I am considering purchasing a LCD projector to attach to my computer. The manufacturers talk about resolution. Apparently the computer and projector both have resolutions, and they may not be the same. It is apparently better if they are the same. How do I tell what the resolution of my computer is?

[Budfred]

Welcome to PCGuide!!

You are probably talking about the resolution that your video card is capable of and you can find that out by looking up the specs on your video card. If you don't know how to find that, post the details that you do know about your video and someone here can help. It shouldn't make any difference what resolution your monitor can handle except to be able to see an accurate representation of what will eventually be projected.

Budfred

[saphalline]

SVGA refers to 800 x 600, I believe. XGA refers to 1024 x 768, and UXGA refers to 1280 x 1024. I think there's also an XGA+ that may refer to 1152 x 864, and a UXGA+ that may refer to another higher resolution such as 1600 x 900 or 1600 x 1200 (or similar variation). Also, the original VGA referred to 640 x 480.

Color depths are not necessarily included, but at least 256 colors (8-bit color depth) must be present. Might even be "high color" (16-bit color depth) for the "X"-GA's.

Unless your computer is really old ('97 or earlier for desktop PC's) you should be able to handle XGA in 16-bit color. It only requires a 2MB video card. Do you have any type of manual for your computer? It should be in there.