DELL SELECTS GRAPHICS SOLUTION FROM INTENSE3D FOR DELL PRECISION WORKSTATIONS; New Graphics Accelerator Strengthens Dell's Performance Position.ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 1999--Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced it has selected the Intense3D(TM) Wildcat(TM) 3D graphics technology as a graphics accelerator A display adapter that performs a specialized set of graphics functions to render an image on screen. Today, all display adapters provide basic rendering functions in hardware, but many have graphics processing units (GPUs) that are sophisticated computers. option for its Dell Precision Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. Current Dell Precision Desktop Models
"Intense3D has demonstrated that its 3D graphics products are among the most powerful at the high-end of the workstation market," said Peter Karnazes, general manager, Dell Precision WorkStations. "Dell customers will be able soon to purchase Intense3D's most robust graphics solution in a standard configuration for Dell Precision WorkStations." "Dell's reach in the NT workstation market enables Intergraph technology to reach a wide variety of customers all over the world," said Jerry Peterson, president of Intergraph's Intense3D. "Customers will be able to purchase Intergraph graphics under Dell's efficient direct model, where workstations are built directly to customer needs." Dell shared the No. 1 position in the worldwide personal workstation Same as personal computer or workstation. market for the 1998 calendar year(1). Dell Precision WorkStations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance in the computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. (DCC (1) (Direct Cable Connection) A Windows 95/98 feature that allows PCs to be cabled together for data transfer. DCC actually sets up a network connection between the two machines. ), computer animation, software development and financial analysis markets. Dell Precision WorkStations are designed to support Windows 2000. All of Dell's workstation products are dual-processor-capable, and the new graphics products will be available on the Dell Precision WorkStation 210 and 410, both based on the Intel(R) Pentium(R) II processor, and the Dell Precision WorkStation 610, based on the Intel Pentium II Xeon (processor) Pentium II Xeon - The successor to Intel Corporation's Pentium II processor. The Xeon has the same P6 core as existing Pentium Pro/Pentium II units, but it supports a 100 MHz system bus and offers as much as 2 MB of level 2 cache. http://intel. (TM) processor. A full list of prices and configurations for these systems can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com/products/workstat/. Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $16.8 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. (1) IDC Bulletin, "The Workstation Market, 1998: The Year in Review," December 1998. Prices, products and specifications available in the U.S. only and are subject to change without notice. Shipping and handling and applicable sales taxes not included in prices. Intense3D and Wildcat are trademarks of Intense3D Corporation. Dell is a registered trademark and Dell Precision is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. are registered trademarks and NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of The Time Inc. Magazine Company. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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