Bit Depth and Resolution

Something that I learnt from Inside your Personal Computer module is the trade off between resolution and bit depth if you have a slow computer.

Decreasing the resolution of an application or video would allow a higher bit depth to be shown, for example, 24 bit on a computer with a slower video card. However the cons is that the resolution is smaller so I can't see as much as when viewing a higher resolution video.

This can be applied to video games. Another pro factor is the drastic improvement in game performance as well as lesser lag faced when playing the game.

Here are some screenshots of Dark Crusade played inside a window at reduced resolution: