Omnicomp Graphics Corporation announces the new 3DEMON MX16/16 PCI based graphics accelerator card, available now!HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 11, 1997--Available now, the 3DEMON(TM) MX series 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. cards based on the award winning GLINT(R) MX and GLINT(R) Delta processors from 3Dlabs(R). The 3DEMON MX series empowers mainstream Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. , Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. , and Alpha platforms to run advanced 3D graphics applications at a fraction of today's workstation prices. A modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. allows for field upgradeable local-buffer memory, a feature demanded by top animation applications. The 3DEMON MX series empowers numerous industry leading software providers; Microsoft's Softimage, Kinetix's 3D Studio Max, Bentley Microsystem's MicroStation, Parametric Technology's ProEngineer, Newtek's Lightwave, Gemini, SDRC (company) SDRC - The company behind VGX. http://sdrc.com/. and Lightscape Inc. Visit www.omnicomp for more information The MX16/16 significantly expands the range of performance for the newest MX chip set available from 3Dlabs: 16 MB of video RAM Also called "VRAM," it is the type of memory used in a display adapter. Video RAM is designed with dual ports so that it can simultaneously refresh the screen while text and images are drawn in memory. It is faster than the common DRAM or SDRAM chips used as main memory in the computer. delivers high-end resolution rates of 1600x1200, true-color, double buffered. Thus, delivering, "real life" like performance for animators and CAD professionals. Field upgradeable z-buffer for up to 32 MB of on board texture map storage extends the product life for many years to come. This superior design also supports HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates resolutions. "The performance of Omnicomp's 3DEMON MX series based on the MX and GLINT Delta series of processors pushes the capabilities of the PC deep into the heartland of Silicon Graphic's desktop machines, increasing the attractiveness of the PentiumPro, Pentium II and Alpha platforms to 3D graphics professionals," said Neil Trevett, vice president of marketing at 3Dlabs. "Softimage 3D animators will be excited by Omnicomp's 3DEMON MX," said Daniel Small, product manager for Softimage at Microsoft. "By utilizing 3Dlabs' high performance, feature rich GLINT graphics processor, Omnicomp is able to offer Softimage customers exceptional graphics performance at a very reasonable cost thereby enabling a truly high-performance Windows NT workstation". Company Information - Founded in 1983, Omnicomp Graphics Corporation (OGC OGC Office of Government Commerce (UK government) OGC Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. OGC Office of the General Counsel OGC Open GIS Consortium, Inc. ) is a leading vendor of high end graphics boards. Noted for quality, technical expertise and the winner of numerous product awards, OGC was chosen as the first business partner for 3Dlabs GLINT in 1994. This partnership continues today and has evolved into producing leading edge products for the growing 3D graphics industry. CONTACT: Omnicomp Graphics Corporation, Houston Mark Moore, 713/464-2990 mmoore@omnicomp.com |
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