So Much For The Voodoo 5 6000

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Oh well . . .

 

From 3DFX's Web Site

Press Release 13 November, 2000 - 3dfx Licenses
4-Way SLI Technology to Quantum3D

PC Industry's highest performing 3D graphics technology to be used in advanced visual simulation systems

Las Vegas, Nev., Comdex.- November 13, 2000 - 3dfx Interactive® Inc. (NASDAQ:TDFX) announced today that it has licensed its 4-way Scanline Interleave (SLI™) technology, based on the Voodoo5™ 6000 AGP project, to Quantum3D to be incorporated into their AAlchemy™ family of PC-based systems for visual simulation and training applications. The company also announced that its 4-way SLI technology, which has achieved 43 percent better Quake 3 graphics performance over leading competitive solutions, will be available exclusively from Quantum3D, and will not be available in the retail channel.

3dfx will demonstrate its exceptional 4-way graphics performance at the Comdex/Fall 2000 trade show November 13 - 15, 2000, Las Vegas, Nev., to a select group of customers, media and industry analysts. The demonstrations will show the 4-way design's ability to display high resolution images, with superior full-scene anti-aliasing (FSAA) enabled. The 4-way SLI design is the first graphics card able to achieve greater than 60 frames per second (fps) performance in Quake 3 benchmarks at the ultimate screen resolution of 1600x1200x32-bit color.

"The raw power, ground-breaking technology and superior performance of the 4-way SLI design proved to be another perfect match for Quantum3D's visual simulation and training marketplace," said Ross Q. Smith, founder and vice president of sales and marketing at Quantum3D. "For the first time ever, visual simulation and training integrators can choose from a software compatible product family that delivers the precise amount of high fidelity performance that their applications require and their budgets can accommodate." 3dfx has a long history of leveraging its leading-edge 3D technology into the visual simulation environment with Quantum3D. Starting with 3dfx's revolutionary and award-winning Voodoo2™ and Voodoo3™ products and now with its scalable VSA-100 accelerators, Quantum3D has successfully migrated 3dfx technology into today's most demanding 3D graphics arena.

"Licensing our breakthrough 4-way SLI technology to Quantum3D is the best way to expend our engineering resources in a way that offers the best return," said Byran Longmire, vice president of the graphics business unit. "While we are sympathetic to the disappointment this may cause to a small number of our loyal gaming consumers, we are looking forward to seeing this incredible technology marketed to the visual simulation industry where visual quality is the most important attribute."

About Quantum3D, Inc.

Quantum3D, San Jose, California, develops and markets integrated interactive PC-based 3D visual computing systems, realtime 3D graphics subsystems, and related system software, that combine to deliver sustained realtime frame rates, superior graphics quality, and value. Quantum3D delivers complete 3D visual computing solutions for the visual simulation and training market and the out-of-home entertainment markets, and is the exclusive supplier of 3dfx® graphics technology into those markets. In addition, Quantum3D creates and distributes realtime 3D development software tools and products, enabling developers to fully optimize their applications to benefit from the company's visual computing systems. Visit the Quantum3D, Inc. web site at www.quantum3d.com.  To contact the company call 408.361.9999, send a fax to 408.361.9980 or send e-mail to info@quantum3d.com.

About 3dfx Interactive

3dfx Interactive is a global leader in enabling the emerging age of visual communications, and the 3D multimedia revolution in personal computers and consumer products. With its patented and award-winning graphics accelerator chips, boards and software, 3dfx provides the technology to create high-impact visual experiences. The company is recognized worldwide for its ability to bring the world's finest games, educational content, interactive entertainment and media-rich business applications to life. 3dfx products are available in retail stores worldwide, and through leading PC makers including Compaq, Dell, Falcon Northwest and Micron. 3dfx has headquarters in San Jose, Calif., with engineering and manufacturing facilities in Richardson, Texas, Austin, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico. The company also operates www.3dfxgamers.com,  the premier online community for Voodoo owners and gaming enthusiasts. 3dfx Interactive is available on the Web at http://www.3dfx.com.  3dfx Interactive is a registered trademark, and SLI, Voodoo2, Voodoo3 and Voodoo5 are trademarks of 3dfx Interactive. All other names may be trademarks of their respective holders. Note to Editors: Visit the 3dfx Virtual Press Room at http://www.3dfx.com/press.  

[bloom25]

I heard recently that Nvidia is considering purchasing 3dfx.

I wonder how many watts that v5 6000 will use???



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bloom25
THUNDERBIRDS

[Starbird]

The NVidia buying 3dfx rumor, is just a rumor according to sources.  

Tho I have heard that 3dfx is selling 1 of their card manufacturing plants, and will just be producing chips. Wonder what STB is going to do?

The v5 6000 was going to have an external power supply you plug into the card. It would be using a massive amount of power.

[-lynx-]

V5 5000 already uses external power - or is it for the fans only?

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lynx
13 Sqn RAF

[Eagler]

 

Originally posted by -lynx-:
V5 5000 already uses external power - or is it for the fans only?

Voodoo 5500 will not work unless you plug power in from computer power supply. It has a power connection just like a hard drive. Also a 300 watt PS doesn't hurt.

Eagler

[SOB]

The power connector for the V5 is on the board itself, but I think it only powers the fans.  In any case it really doesn't draw an incredible amount of power from your system.  I was running my system off of a 230 watt power supply without problems for about 4 months, and aside from the Voodoo 5 it was also powering

2- SCSI Barracuda 7200RPM Hard Drives
1- WD Expert 7200RPM Hard Drive
1- SCSI CD Rom
1- SCSI CDR
1- SCSI Zip Drive
1- Floppy Drive


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