There are performance pitfalls in the value market just as there are in the high-end. Anyone stuck in front of a large monitor for extended periods of time knows the value of crisp 2D images and high refresh rates. A video card with superb 2D can mean the difference between a smile on your face and a splitting headache. Matrox's cards have a reputation for the best 2D of any consumer card, and the G450 only helps build the reputation further. Matrox's 2D is crisp and bright at all resolutions, assuming the monitor can handle it.
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FM marks the beginning of 3dfx's long-term strategy to be a leader in the multimedia peripherals market. FM delivers better noise resistance and faster channel acquisition for clearly the highest quality TV tuning signal and video image available on a PC today. Today's tuners need to be of a higher calibre to maintain separation between television channels and VoodooTV FM provides that level of technology. Gamers Depot has a new article on AMD's newly announced 760 chipset and what it means to the Athlon's performance. Tweak3D sends word that they have finally written a tweak guide for 3dfx's Voodoo5.