what is AA and AF?

Thread starter flamethrower_13
Start date Mar 27, 2005

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flamethrower_13

Posts: 32 +0

Mar 27, 2005

#1

Can someone explain to me what AA and AF? i know it deals with graphics cards but what is it and what does it affect?
Thanks

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howard_hopkinso

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Mar 27, 2005

#2

AA = Anti-Aliasing

AF = Anisotropic Filtering

Go HERE for a more detailed explanation.

Regards Howard

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