What does "Force 24-bit Z-buffer depth" & "Catalyst AI" in ATIcatalyst control panel?

[SkScotchegg]

Hi, please can anyone explain what this option means:

Force 24-bit Z-buffer depth

Just wondered if enabling it producing better graphics or worse? It doesnt really explain in the settings.

Also what does Catalyst AI do exactly? can anyone explain this feature to me too? You can leave it on "standard" or "advanced".

Thanks in advance,


SkScotchegg

 

[WotDa]

Catalyst™ A.I. makes use of AMD's new texture analyzer technology to optimize performance in 3D applications, while maintaining or even improving image quality. It analyzes individual textures as they are loaded to determine the best and fastest way to display them.

Use the Standard slider setting to achieve optimal results without impacting performance. Use the Advanced slider setting to achieve even better results with minimal impact on performance.

Catalyst™ A.I. includes application-specific detection for various games and games engines such as Doom 3, the Half Life 2 engine, Unreal Tournament 2003, Unreal Tournament 2004, Splinter Cell, Race Driver, Prince of Persia, and Crazy Taxi 3.

For Cat AI, not sure on the buffer depth.

 

[Gerard]

z-buffering has to do with forcing objects that can't be seen not to be rendered afaik. 24bit z buffer just improves its effectivness.

 

[SkScotchegg]

Thanks allot guys/girls, I have enabled both options now and will know to do so for future installations of my drivers. Thanks for clearing that up.


SkScotchegg

 

[Darren555]

ATI Catalyst Tweak Guide