New Matrox G400 Max Release Date!!!

[djroberts]

I've spoken with some pretty reliable sources. Within the last 8 hours of this message, Matrox has announced the new ETA for the G400 Max. 09/09/1999!!!!!! If this is true... Again, if this is true, I've pretty much given up on Matrox, if it's not true, thank god. The last time this source gave me an ETA it was when I announced the change to July release date and it was dead on with what everyone else had a couple of days later.

- DJ

[Jammrock]

If this is true, then they are having some serious yeild problems. Probably very simular to 3dfx's yeild problems with the V3 3500 and the reason why the TNT2's are clocked lower than they originally thought. At least they are giving a discount to the G400 MAX pre-orders for the delay. I just hope they get the yeilds back up so I can dump my V3 for a G400 MAX before gen4 video chips hit.

Jammrock

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PIII 450 (O/c'ed to ???), 256 MB SDRAM, 18 GB WD Expert HDD, Encore 6x DVD w/ Dxr3 decoder, (TEMPORARY!!!) Voodoo 3 2000 which will be replaced by a Matrox G400 MAX, Sound Blaster Live! full retail, MAG DX715T 17" monitor, 56k true modem. A nice little toy don't ya think?

[surferpop]

This just can't be true....can it?

[djroberts]

Bad News. It seems my source has confirmed direct contact with Matrox that the release date is indeed 9/9/1999. This is totally rediculous and seems to be another Matrox Fiasco. I was so wanting one of these and I just got info that the Permedia3 has just been officially released at a reduced price. I think I'll start doing some research on that card...

- DJ

[kenyee]

The Permedia3 is a huge letdown because of its pathetic gaming speed; clock speed was also supposed to be 125MHz, but it is now 110MHz.

I can't believe Matrox is delaying the G400 Max that far. Shoving it out to August was bad enough. We'll find out about the gen4 chips in August already. Anyone know if the Hercules TNT2 Ultra is available mail order yet? :-P

[surferpop]

If the 9/9 release date is correct I will
seriously consider cancelling my order and
will wait for the nv10 or other next
generation chip.Come on Matrox..tell us
you're on schedule.

[This message has been edited by surferpop (edited 07-01-99).]

[Helevitia]

If they did indeed delay the G400 Max until 9/9/1999 then I will cancel my order. I will call them myself and find out.

Dave

[neo]

On an interesting side note: I just spoke to the Hercules tech support, and they said that if you want a Dynamite 32MB TNT2 Ultra you would have to order it today and it wouldn't be delivered for probably 4 weeks!!! I was going to say that I am a waning customer that will be pushed over the edge to buy a TNT2 card if the Matrox rumor is true, but now I just don't know. Should I preorder an Ultra at the premium price, or wait around on Matrox to stop twidling their thumbs.

BTW, the tech guy said there is NO problem with chip yield, just a HUGE demand for the card. (grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!)

-neo

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[MarkV]

Dave, I'm sure it's not necessary to ask this, but please give us a post when you hear from Matrox. I've sent them an e-mail with a clip from the e-mail Ant posted about the large batch reserved for the preorder customers. Hopefully we'll both get good news!

[kenyee]

Arghh on the Hercules TNT2 Ultra! Anyone not want their G400Max preorder from the first batch? :-)

[Ant]

At this point this is nothing more than rumour. Matrox have not announced any specific shipping dates and have not announced a delay. They have announced that the first batch of MAXs are almost ready to ship to those that pre-ordered from the online store. I'll contact Matrox and find out if there is any truth to this rumour.

[MarkV]

kenyee, I don't know about the rest of the crew here, but I can't think of anything right now that would make me give up the MAX if it ships next week with the first batch!

Sorry!

[kenyee]

Thanks for looking into it, Ant. Casually ask them what the percentage yield of G400Max vs. plain G400 is ;-)
It is a rumor, but w/ BuyNow confirming it, it's a pretty strong one and very damaging to Matrox if it is true...

[MarkV]

Their stock page still says July 7.

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[This message has been edited by MarkV (edited 07-01-99).]

[OrangeJulius]

I don't see why everyone is complaining about the silly release date. It's just a video card!

Personally I'm getting the regular G400, which will prolly be out sooner, at a lower price, which makes sense for my wallet AND my 17" monitor.

Have absolutely no clue why those of you with 17" monitors (who don't plan on upgrading) are even considering the MAX in the first place. The performance differences are NOT all that great..

and..

That Golden Palace casino ad is horrible - ugh, messes up my posts everytime. Gambling sucks and so does that silly ad.