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SuperTiling
A graphical load-balancing scheme where two graphics cards are used to
render alternate small 32x32 pixel squares in a fine-grained checkerboard
pattern. This configuration increases image rendering quality, as each card
processes half of the complex 3D objects in the pixel squares. SuperTiling
is better optimized for most applications than Scissor Mode (where two
graphics cards are used to render the top and bottom halves of the screen),
since the checkerboard pattern better ensures a more even distribution of
what needs to be rendered. This type of graphical operation is only
available in Radeon® CrossFire™ graphics cards running Microsoft®
Direct 3D® games or applications.
S-Video
Short for “Separate Video,” S-Video is a type of analog video interface that
produces a higher-quality signal compared to composite video. The signal
is split into two separate channels— luminance (Y) and chrominance (C).
Sometimes referred to as “Y/C video” or “Y/C”, the connectors typically
contain 4-pins within a single connection housing and are commonly found
on consumer DVD players, VCRs, game consoles, and related devices.
Texel
Short for “texture element,” the 3D equivalent of a pixel, describing the
base unit of the surface of a 3D object, such as a sphere; for a 2D object,
such as a circle, the base unit is a pixel.
Texture Mapping
In computer graphics, two-dimensional textured surfaces are referred to as
texture maps. Texture mapping is the process by which a two-dimensional
surface gets wrapped around a three-dimensional object so that the 3D
object takes on the same texture qualities. For example, if you take a 2D
textured surface that looks like cloth and wrap it around a 3D sphere, the
sphere will now appear to have a cloth-like surface.
Texture Preference
Texture Preference is a feature enabling the user to select the texture quality
level for the surface of a 3D object. Selecting the highest quality possible
will provide the most realism, although it may also have some impact on
the performance of any 3D intensive application.