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Old September 23rd 04, 12:21 PM
David Glenn Misner
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On Mon, 23 Dec 2002 09:59:48 -0500, "Arthur Hagen"
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"David G Misner" wrote in message
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I could not find a FireGL X1 256M But I found a ATI FIRE GL4 128MB
DDR. I assume they are different


Yes, they are different. The FireGL4 is based on the old ATI chipsets,
while the X1 is based on the same GPU as in the Radeon 9700pro. The X1
should be available around now in at least three different configurations --
a 128MB AGP4x/8x, which is pretty similar to the 9700pro with workstation
software and higher quality components; a 256MB AGP4x/8x with twice the
memory; and a 256MB AGP PRO version, which can draw additional power and
thus potentially it can be cranked up much further.
Expect to pay quite a bit more for the 128MB X1 than the 9700pro, as you get
workstation drivers, higher end components, and a different level of support
than for consumer cards.



I found a ATI FireGL X1 256p on eBay for only $250. Is that a good
deal?? Is in different than the 256M???




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Old October 28th 04, 11:57 PM
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I found a ATI FireGL X1 256p on eBay for only $250. Is that a good
deal?? Is in different than the 256M???



Is there a newsgroup for 3Dlabs Wildcat owners???



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Old October 29th 04, 02:30 PM
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What are you running (Software?)
If you run any OpenGL professional application (Solid-Edge/Work, ProE,
Autodesk products) KEEP AWAY from ATI, I've always had problems w/ them
(presently have a FireGL V3100 and hate it), stick to 3DLabs or Nvidia.

If you want to run prof app + gaming = Nvidia

If you want just prof app = 3DLabs or Nvidia

If you just run games = Nvidia or ATI (3DLabs has had some probs w/game
support)

Is there a newsgroup for 3Dlabs Wildcat owners???

go to 3DLabs website \ Support \ Forum

"David Glenn Misner" wrote in message
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I found a ATI FireGL X1 256p on eBay for only $250. Is that a good
deal?? Is in different than the 256M???









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Old October 31st 04, 02:07 AM
David Glenn Misner
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On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 09:30:34 -0400, "Luc Monod"
wroth:

What are you running (Software?)
If you run any OpenGL professional application (Solid-Edge/Work, ProE,
Autodesk products) KEEP AWAY from ATI, I've always had problems w/ them
(presently have a FireGL V3100 and hate it), stick to 3DLabs or Nvidia.

If you want to run prof app + gaming = Nvidia

If you want just prof app = 3DLabs or Nvidia

If you just run games = Nvidia or ATI (3DLabs has had some probs w/game
support)



Thank you for the info


Is there a newsgroup for 3Dlabs Wildcat owners???

go to 3DLabs website \ Support \ Forum



I could not find that



 




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