3Dlabs Wildcat III Now Available in Channel Through Qualified Systems Integrators.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2002

Leading Distributors and Resellers Enable Broader Range of

Professionals to Experience the World's Ultimate

Workstation Graphics

3Dlabs(R), Inc. Ltd. (Nasdaq:TDDD), today announced that its performance-leading Wildcat(R) III 6110 and Wildcat III 6210 workstation graphics accelerators are now available via leading distributors to qualified system integrators participating in the 3Dlabs Wildcat Partner Program. The channel availability of Wildcat III meets an intense demand for Wildcat III graphics from professional users who purchase turnkey or custom-configured systems from independent system integrators, VARs and OEMs. These professionals can now experience the unmatched OpenGL(R) performance, memory capacity and professional features of the world's fastest professional graphics family: 3Dlabs Wildcat III.

The 3Dlabs Wildcat Partner Program provides a no-cost, rapid certification process for workstations submitted to 3Dlabs by systems integrators and OEMs. Certified partners can then purchase the Wildcat III 6110 and Wildcat III 6210 from the following leading distributors: ASI, Bell Micro-Canada, D&H, Exxact, ICG and Ingram Micro.

"With Wildcat III now available in the distribution channel, systems integrators can do what they do best -- customize, optimize, and certify systems that precisely meet their customers' needs with the performance they demand," said Drew Singh, director of channel sales at 3Dlabs. "The continued success of the 3Dlabs Wildcat Partner Program is in providing more options for professionals who demand the world's fastest graphics and the freedom to choose a variety of certified workstation configurations."

"ICG is proud to bring 3Dlabs Wildcat III graphics to the market for our many resellers creating value-added solutions for graphics professionals," said Robbie Chikhani, executive vice president at International Computer Graphics, Union City, CA. "At ICG, we attribute our success to making tomorrow's technologies available today, which is why 3Dlabs Wildcat III Graphics is a perfect fit for ICG and our customers."

"3Dlabs' Wildcat III delivers unmatched graphics performance for our customers, along with the quality, performance, and value that our customers expect from Tri-Star," said Pat Maderia, President of Tri-Star Computer. "The 3Dlabs Wildcat Partner Program allows Tri-Star to offer another level of performance to match our highly optimized systems for CAD/CAM/CAE, visualization, solid modeling and other graphics-intensive markets such as 3D animation, post-production, desktop publishing and digital media applications."

About Wildcat III

The ultra high-end Wildcat III 6210 offers a massive 416 MB of total on-board memory, while the high-end Wildcat III 6110 offers an impressive 208 MB -- twice the memory of previous-generation Wildcat II products. Both cards support a variety of professional features, including:

-- Fully accelerated multi-texturing, bump-mapping and cube-mapping

-- Up to 32 lights accelerated in hardware

-- Dual DVI support

-- Multiview and genlock

-- Unmatched 16 sample SuperScene(TM) anti-aliasing and 3D volumetric texturing


-- Support for new OpenGL(R) 1.3 and OpenML(R) 1.0 specifications

-- Support for DirectX(R) 7.0

Join the Wildcat Partner Program

The 3Dlabs' Wildcat Partner Program leverages the strength of 3Dlabs' worldwide distribution channel to make selected Wildcat graphics accelerators available to a wider range of professionals. System integrators who wish to join the Wildcat Partner Program should contact the 3Dlabs sales department at 800/464-3348 or visit www.3dlabs.com/company/partner/welcome.htm for more information. There is no cost to join, and 3Dlabs has designed the program to ensure easy sign-up and rapid turnaround.

About 3Dlabs

3Dlabs is a pioneer in graphics technology and supplies graphics accelerator solutions to professionals in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Digital Content Creation (DCC), and visual simulation markets. Its award-winning Oxygen(R) and Wildcat graphics are available in the industry's top OEM workstations, to the channel through an international distributor/reseller network, and directly to end-users at 3Dlabs' online store. For more information on 3Dlabs, visit www.3dlabs.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Various matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to 3Dlabs ability to expand its range of professional customers through greater market availability, are forward looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including without limitation: 3Dlabs' ability to manufacture, produce and deliver Wildcat graphics accelerators and drivers in a timely, cost-effective and commercially-viable manner; the ability of 3Dlabs' manufacturing partners to produce Wildcat products in the quantities and quality required; the impact and pricing of competitive products; the introduction of alternative technological advances; and other risks detailed from time-to-time in 3Dlabs' SEC reports.

Note to Editors: 3Dlabs, Wildcat, Oxygen and SuperScene are trademarks or registered trademarks of 3Dlabs Ltd., 3Dlabs Inc. Ltd., or 3Dlabs Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. OpenGL and OpenML are registered trademarks of SGI Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.