What exactly is Matrox up to .... get the <facts>

[mdhome]

Originally posted by [GDI]Raptor
Why isn't is any rumors about any upcomming Matrox graphics cards?

possibly because no bugger seems to know anything



regards MD

[Peter Aragon]

I'll make sure I will be in Hanover for the CeBIT in March for the big unveil, I hope it's something from Matrox.

It wouldn't matter to me if they would release something sooner than that. But my Matrox pen is getting old, I can't wait to see the new design ;-)

[K6-III]

I'd expect some closer to the anticipated launch date of February.

[Ant]

OK you want a bit of a rumour, here goes. The next generation chip from Matrox, the Parhelia, has the potential of being faster than a GeForce 3 and ATi 8500 in 3D. It can support up to 256MB of DDR RAM. It was due to be announced this Autumn but has been delayed until next Spring. Whether Matrox have the resources left to see the R&D potential of the chip fulfilled as a retail product in another issue. Discuss...

[breezer]

Wasn't Parhelia another code name for a g4xx core chip?

[Ant]

Nope.

[Novdid]

The name Parhelia on a retail product would be wonderful.

Just listen "Matrox Parhelia MAX".

[[GDI]Raptor]

Hmm. If this card is to be released "spring 2002" then it should be as fast as the upcoming GeForce4, and the next Radeon!

CeBIT..... Hmm.. this tear I'm going to travel to Hanover myself and visit this trade show, so perhaps I can get my self a Matrox pen to.... :-)

We should hear something from Matrox before chrismas, or in Jan/Feb ig this card is going to be released "spring 2002" Perhaps some "hints" at Comedex........?

[mdhome]

Originally posted by Ant
Whether Matrox have the resources left to see the R&D potential of the chip fulfilled as a retail product in another issue.

Yee Gads, I hope they release this thing. If they do they can have my order (Assuming its not 2 years late)

MD

[Ali]

I would say Matrox could get the Parhelia out as a retail board, its just do the want to?

It would cost the same for them to get it retail ready as it did for them to release the G550 wouldnt it?

It would make sense that if they only had the resourses to release one card, the G550 would be it, because it would make them more money.

I dont personally see the point of the G550, as for business users the G450 is identical, and (hear at least) is under half the price.

As long as Matrox is still making more money from selling their cards as they are spending developing them, we shouldnt have much to worry about.

Ali

[Helevitia]

thanks Ant

[SmellYfeeT]

I would like to confirm what Ant stated as the potential of the Parhelia is true. Why don't you post something about the Memory bandwidth of Parhelia? Seems like you have the right information I'm sure poeple will love it. The more I hear about the structure of Parhelia the more I think it will be a kick ass card!I also highly believe matrox will come out with a complete family of products using this technology! I heard yesterday ATI will be announcing a new product in the next 2 weeks! I have no idea what it is! any information anyone?

[Hati]

I only wish Matrox would announce a new product in the next weeks. After upgrading my system from PIII 800 to AthlonXP1700 I would like to replace my G400 soon.
I wonder what keeps Matrox from getting the new chip out. Looks like they could do so, but dont want to
I am really tempted to get a Radeon 8500 if ATI gets their drivers sorted, but then reading - again - about something new from Matrox for high end 3D / gaming I think I could wait some more time.
"Spring 2002" ? Hope Matrox at least announces something a bit earlier to make me know what I'm waiting for. It's getting pretty frustrating

Hati

[KngtRider]

from reading the lastest posts this is what i think

*there is no way in the world the new product will be launched before xmas, timeframe is too short and we would have heard something about it already besides the xmas/ny perioid is in the way

*maybe they will launch it in conjunction with dx9?
-first drivers for 2k
-first indepdant display for 2k
-ie integration
-first WHQL driver for xp

all of these were suprises and for a matrox ts didnt say anything about their upcoming indepedant displays functionailty

since there was matrox features presented at meltdown then it wouldnt be suprising if the new chip was launched in conjunction with ms/dx9 ?

i am not intrested on wether the card is shipping or not within the next decade, just wanna see some info/specs. maybe its not good for gamers


*nvidia have crap img quality and video and general compatiblity issues, some games have major issues

*ati need to work on their xp driver for the r8550 although their chips have potential, its not being shown right now, game issues

*matrox are good in all the fields except its too bloody slow in games

some info on the new part would make things much easier

i require VIVO and gf3/8500 level speed and feature set

the nvidia owners who have ridiculed me for owning g400/the card will get payback

[Unam]

Hi KngtRider,

I agree that the nVidia image quality is not on par with Matrox (who is?) but it is not "crap", I'm running a MX2 at 1024x768x32 with no problems at all.

It is a given that Ati could really use a lesson in writing drivers, but I remember Matrox's OpenGL fiasco all to well...

I love my G400 but it is getting very long in the tooth, the G450 and G550 were nothing more than half hearted attempts to keep people interested. It worked because I still have my G400!

It is time for Matrox to step up, if they don't release something respectable soon (within the next few months - some may argue that it is already too late) they will be relegated to also ran status.

An interesting thought may be that this is exactly what Matrox wants! Matrox has the resources (technical and financial) to release a high end product, the question I have is why wouldn't they?