Tri-Star Computer Corp. Incorporates ELSA GLoria-XXL Into High-Performance Product Offering.PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 1998--Tri-Star Computer has expanded its selection of high-performance graphics subsystems from ELSA(R) Inc. The veteran manufacturer of 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. workstations and servers recently approved the ELSA GLoria-XXL AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. board as its choice for single processor GLINT GMX-based boards. "Tri-Star Computer remains committed to delivering leading-edge technology to its customers, and the ELSA GLoria-XXL accelerator is an example of the high-performance selections our customers have come to expect," said Thomas W. Larkin, Tri-Star president and chief executive officer. The ELSA GLoria-XXL is the current high-end 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. within the ELSA GLoria family, designed with a single processor, based on the latest 3Dlabs(R) GMX GMX Global Message Exchange geometry featuring AGP 66MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. system bus. Tri-Star customers will see performance advantages for OpenGL(R) 3D with high-resolution in True Color (1) Specifically, refers to 16,777,216 colors (24-bit color). See high color. (2) Generically, refers to photo-realistic color (typically requires 24-bit color as a minimum). up to 1920 x 1080, full geometry acceleration and ELSA's customized drivers. "Tri-Star continues to be an important partner for ELSA in delivering high-performance solutions for the workstation market," said Thomas Neubert, vice president of sales and marketing at ELSA Inc. "Tri-Star's workstation with the ELSA GLoria-XXL will deliver unsurpassed 3D performance and functionality to MCAD MCAD Microsoft Certified Application Developer MCAD Mechanical Computer Aided Design MCAD Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (inherited metabolic disease) MCAD Minneapolis College of Art and Design and creative professionals." The ELSA GLoria-XXL provides 16MB of VRAM See video RAM. VRAM - video random-access memory and up to 40MB of local texture memory EDO RAM, proving to be an excellent choice for customers in the digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. market running media-rich, intensive 3D applications such as SOFTIMAGE(R)|3D, 3D Studio MAX(R) and Pro/Engineer(R). This accelerator features ELSA optimized drivers for high-performance 3D standards: OpenGL, Heidi and Direct 3D; and ELSA software advantage in drivers and utilities including GLoria settings, POWERdraft for AutoCAD R13 and ELSAview3D for AutoCAD R14 and Mechanical Desktop. The GLINT GMX setup processor from 3Dlabs features OpenGL begin/end paradigm, full geometry transformation processing, full texture coordinate generation, fog calculations, clipping and culling culling removal of inferior animals from a group of breeding stock. The removal is premature, i.e. before completion of its life span, disposal of an animal from a herd or other group. , complete setup, select and feedback modes. "3Dlabs is pleased that Tri-Star has continued to expand its partnership with ELSA and has adopted the GLINT GMX-based GLoria-XXL in its high-end product offering," said Neil Trevett, vice president of marketing for 3Dlabs. "We are confident the combination of high-performance GLINT GMX chipset and the engineering expertise of ELSA's customized software drivers will comprehensively meet the needs of even the most demanding graphics professionals." Founded in 1988, Tri-Star Computer Corp. is a privately-held company that manufactures high-quality, high-performance Windows NT workstations and servers. Tri-Star workstations and servers are used mainly by graphics intensive software users in the CAD/CAM/CAE, 3D animation, post-production, desktop publishing and digital media markets. Tri-Star workstation prices fluctuate with changes in component pricing. Pricing noted in news releases reflect the prices current at the date of each release. Please call for an up-to-date quote. Tri-Star's standard and customized workstations are primarily sold to end users via direct mail catalogs and selectively through specialized value added resellers. Company headquarters are at 3832 E. Watkins Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034-7265. Tri-Star can be reached at 602/707-6450 or by fax at 602/707-6451. For sales information call 800/800-1929. Tri-Star BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. : 602/707-6465 and web site: www.tristar.com. Note to Editors: StudioStation and StarStation are trademarks of Tri-Star Computer. All trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Tri-Star Computer Corp., Phoenix
For sales information, 800/800-1929
Kelly Quinn, 602/707-6450 ext. 4442
kellyq@tristar.com
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