[ale] 3D graphics device advice needed

Vernard Martin vernard at cc.gatech.edu
Tue Oct 17 12:02:13 EDT 2000


> Out of these devices, frame buffer support exists only for:
> 
> 3dfx Banshee/Voodoo3+
> ATI Rage 128
> Matrox
> 
> so I'm guessing I should limit my choice to one of these three platforms.
> 
> So ... any thoughts? Any feedback on either the devices' relation to Linux
> or simply a heads-up on a notebook incorporating one of these would be
> greatly appreciated ...

If you must buy now, then the G400 max is going to be the fastest but the
voodoo3 is the best bang for the buck. The ATI is too slow. Another thing to 
consider is that support for TNT/GeForce and Voodoo5 is right around the 
corner. They will give you superior performance for a better price.

Vernard
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