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Matrox G200: Celebrating 20 Years of Graphics Excellence
Matrox is pleased to announce the 20-year anniversary of its Matrox G200 graphics chip. Developed for 2D, 3D, and video acceleration, the G200 powered a number of industry-first, graphics and multi-monitor-based product lines that delivered unprecedented image quality across one or more displays.
Matrox G200 instituted a new graphics standard in multi-display computing for a wide range of corporate, government, industrial, and end-user applications. It is widely recognized as the driving force behind the high-end professional 2D workstation phenomenon. By focusing on high-quality, Windows desktop acceleration, Matrox established the precedent for image quality on analog cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors with unrivaled visual acuity. This became the benchmark behind a number of ground-breaking and award-winning innovations including:
- MGA-G200: Revolutionary graphics chip for accelerating real-world 3D applications ranging from entry-level to mid-range CAD/animation packages to demanding industrial software to next-generation 3D games
- Millennium G200: First quad-monitor graphics card for high-performance corporate, government, and industrial applications
- Mystique G200: Leading add-in board with display plus television support for small office and home entertainment setups
- Marvel G200: Multi-functional add-in card with display, video capture I/O, and television input functionality for advanced non-linear editing systems
- G200 IP licensing: Distinguished IP cores and drivers delivering industry-leading reliability and performance in servers, plus video appliances, mobile internet devices, and more
“We are fiercely proud of providing the industry with trusted, field-proven, long-life technologies that have inspired real solutions for real-world applications,” says David Chiappini, VP of research and development, Matrox Graphics Inc. “It’s exciting to see Matrox G200 celebrate a 20-year anniversary—an achievement that speaks volumes of the unwavering and long-term commitment and support that we offer to our partners and customers.”
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#5551585 Posted on: 05/30/2018 10:32 AM
I had G200-based board back in the day, with passive cooling and even an option for VRAM upgrade via SODIMM.
It was rather unfortunate that Matrox wasted so much time delivering decent OpenCL ICD drivers in a critical period, where a lot of top-tier games used Quake engine for that API.
I had G200-based board back in the day, with passive cooling and even an option for VRAM upgrade via SODIMM.
It was rather unfortunate that Matrox wasted so much time delivering decent OpenCL ICD drivers in a critical period, where a lot of top-tier games used Quake engine for that API.
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#5551592 Posted on: 05/30/2018 11:21 AM
I am simple man, I see new GPU, I ask if it can Crysis?
I am simple man, I see new GPU, I ask if it can Crysis?
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#5551645 Posted on: 05/30/2018 02:01 PM
This is a 20 year old GPU, so no.
I am simple man, I see new GPU, I ask if it can Crysis?
This is a 20 year old GPU, so no.
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#5551656 Posted on: 05/30/2018 02:25 PM
I had one of these in a dual Pentium Pro machine. Ahh the good ol days. The P Pros were very fast for the day. It's a shame Matrox didn't make it into the next century with Nvidia and AMD(ATI).
I had one of these in a dual Pentium Pro machine. Ahh the good ol days. The P Pros were very fast for the day. It's a shame Matrox didn't make it into the next century with Nvidia and AMD(ATI).
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#5551658 Posted on: 05/30/2018 02:27 PM
The real benchmark now is Chrome.
We've got a couple machines with a Matrox GPU, perfect for signage.
I am simple man, I see new GPU, I ask if it can Crysis?
The real benchmark now is Chrome.
We've got a couple machines with a Matrox GPU, perfect for signage.
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#5551661 Posted on: 05/30/2018 02:33 PM
I remember Matrox. They were one of the top dogs when it came to GPUs back in the day along with 3dfx etc.
I remember Matrox. They were one of the top dogs when it came to GPUs back in the day along with 3dfx etc.
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#5551775 Posted on: 05/30/2018 08:00 PM
Pfft, relevance my rear end. These chip is just way to old and Matrox has forgotten completely what innovation means. I had a G200 waaaaaaaaay back when if you wanted real performance in your PC you stuck in a G200 and Voodoo 3dfx cards in your computer. 3dfx disappeared, ATI and Nvidia stuck it out. Matrox just got stuck. (ring) pick up the phone Matrox it's the 1990's calling. They want their chip back.
Pfft, relevance my rear end. These chip is just way to old and Matrox has forgotten completely what innovation means. I had a G200 waaaaaaaaay back when if you wanted real performance in your PC you stuck in a G200 and Voodoo 3dfx cards in your computer. 3dfx disappeared, ATI and Nvidia stuck it out. Matrox just got stuck. (ring) pick up the phone Matrox it's the 1990's calling. They want their chip back.
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#5552003 Posted on: 05/31/2018 02:35 PM
Why all this hostility towards an industry innovator - albeit an out-of-date one.
Matrox was a graphics leader back in the day.
They are celebrating the 20th anniversary of that.
You still celebrate your birthday, don't you?
Why all this hostility towards an industry innovator - albeit an out-of-date one.
Matrox was a graphics leader back in the day.
They are celebrating the 20th anniversary of that.
You still celebrate your birthday, don't you?
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#5552005 Posted on: 05/31/2018 02:39 PM
They shifted gears, they're the leading entity for digital signage and multi monitor setups and displays.
Pfft, relevance my rear end. These chip is just way to old and Matrox has forgotten completely what innovation means. I had a G200 waaaaaaaaay back when if you wanted real performance in your PC you stuck in a G200 and Voodoo 3dfx cards in your computer. 3dfx disappeared, ATI and Nvidia stuck it out. Matrox just got stuck. (ring) pick up the phone Matrox it's the 1990's calling. They want their chip back.
They shifted gears, they're the leading entity for digital signage and multi monitor setups and displays.
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#5552057 Posted on: 05/31/2018 05:40 PM
That's true, but I am not sure for how long. Take multistream DP where you connect multiple screens over one DP.
And how quickly DP progresses with bandwidth to allow 4k@120Hz and higher resolution screens.
Card with 3x DP in nothing special today. One with 4x DP 1.3 and you hook (@60Hz):
2x 4K per DP => 8x 4K
or 8x 1080p per DP => 32x 1080p
And since DP supports both HUB and Daisy-Chaining (and combination of both), you need just 4 DP cables from GPU and then chain monitors. (Easier Installation.)
Technology is here, and only thing which prevents its wide spread usage is limited number of screen supporting it.
They shifted gears, they're the leading entity for digital signage and multi monitor setups and displays.
That's true, but I am not sure for how long. Take multistream DP where you connect multiple screens over one DP.
And how quickly DP progresses with bandwidth to allow 4k@120Hz and higher resolution screens.
Card with 3x DP in nothing special today. One with 4x DP 1.3 and you hook (@60Hz):
2x 4K per DP => 8x 4K
or 8x 1080p per DP => 32x 1080p
And since DP supports both HUB and Daisy-Chaining (and combination of both), you need just 4 DP cables from GPU and then chain monitors. (Easier Installation.)
Technology is here, and only thing which prevents its wide spread usage is limited number of screen supporting it.
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#5552767 Posted on: 06/03/2018 07:10 AM
They always made interesting stuff. But even Adreno GPUs are more relevant to general PC use, even without having regular PCIe cards.
That's due to DX support. Adreno is just one step to invading PC market and that's taking their GPU and using High performance library for making chip production design.
And mali GPUs are not far behind in DX support.
Maybe their designs would not be competitive on desktops, but tablets/netbooks/notebooks are close enough in TDP they are already proving their worth in.
I'm pretty sure Adreno is AMD tech. Not sure of the exact relationship but it's why Adreno is an anagram for Radeon.
They always made interesting stuff. But even Adreno GPUs are more relevant to general PC use, even without having regular PCIe cards.
That's due to DX support. Adreno is just one step to invading PC market and that's taking their GPU and using High performance library for making chip production design.
And mali GPUs are not far behind in DX support.
Maybe their designs would not be competitive on desktops, but tablets/netbooks/notebooks are close enough in TDP they are already proving their worth in.
I'm pretty sure Adreno is AMD tech. Not sure of the exact relationship but it's why Adreno is an anagram for Radeon.
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#5552774 Posted on: 06/03/2018 07:37 AM
Used to be. But it was sold so long ago, that AMD does not deserve credit for technologies in Adreno. Qualcomm deserves credit today.
I'm pretty sure Adreno is AMD tech. Not sure of the exact relationship but it's why Adreno is an anagram for Radeon.
Used to be. But it was sold so long ago, that AMD does not deserve credit for technologies in Adreno. Qualcomm deserves credit today.
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They always made interesting stuff. But even Adreno GPUs are more relevant to general PC use, even without having regular PCIe cards.
That's due to DX support. Adreno is just one step to invading PC market and that's taking their GPU and using High performance library for making chip production design.
And mali GPUs are not far behind in DX support.
Maybe their designs would not be competitive on desktops, but tablets/netbooks/notebooks are close enough in TDP they are already proving their worth in.