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8-bit

Computer hardware device or software program that is capable of transferring eight bits of data at the same time.

When referring to a video card or graphics card, 8-bit refers to the amount of colors capable of being displayed. For example, 8-bit is the same as 256 colors.

Also see: 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit, Bit, Video definitions

 

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