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moep
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Mar 14, 2005, 07:12 AM
 
Hi guys,

I recently got a new graphiccard for my 2.5 G5 (a 6800 Ultra, got it for a fair price...) and was wondering if there is any way to activate features like FSAA or AF for my Games?

I'm currently playing WoW with my old 17" Sony TFT (1280x1024) which is obviously not really stressing my 6800U to it's limits... so it should handle some FSAA just fine.

thanks.
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Mar 14, 2005, 10:51 AM
 
Doesn't it automatically turn on AA when you turn off Screen Glow?
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Mar 14, 2005, 01:20 PM
 
Originally posted by MacNStein:
Doesn't it automatically turn on AA when you turn off Screen Glow?
Yes, that is correct. Turn off Screen Glow.
     
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Mar 14, 2005, 02:01 PM
 
What's screen glow?
     
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Mar 14, 2005, 02:24 PM
 
Since when did Mac WoW support FSAA? I know for a fact that there are issues with Mac WoW and FSAA, at least with ATI cards, so it's recommended not to use FSAA at this time. Also, using the Full Screen Glow disables FSAA if it's enabled via ATI Displays. But I've never heard of WoW automatically using FSAA with ATI or NVIDIA cards if you disable the glow.
     
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Mar 14, 2005, 09:25 PM
 
Originally posted by MacNStein:
Doesn't it automatically turn on AA when you turn off Screen Glow?
Nope WoW mac does not currently support FSAA

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Mar 15, 2005, 10:50 AM
 
pretty damn jaggy on my box as well

they still have a TON of work to do on mac performance
     
moep  (op)
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Mar 15, 2005, 12:13 PM
 
to sum it up, there is no way to enable FSAA with a machine like this (2.5 G5, 6800U, 4GB RAM)?

Argh, way to go.

Oh well, I wont complain... I'm happy enough that a mac port even exists.
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Mar 15, 2005, 01:22 PM
 
Originally posted by moep:
to sum it up, there is no way to enable FSAA with a machine like this (2.5 G5, 6800U, 4GB RAM)?

Argh, way to go.

Oh well, I wont complain... I'm happy enough that a mac port even exists.
Not with an NVIDIA card.

Please read the Mac WoW tech information post/FAQ at the official WoW boards. It contains information regarding FSAA.
     
   
 
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