Are we EVER going to see another high-end card from Matrox?

[TdB]

hmm, copy-paste from GF4 specs. I would like to see that card from Matrox, but with these specs it would probably take like 2 years to release. And by this time you should multiply those figures with 5 to get normally running games.

yeah, but maybe they started 2 years ago

[a13antichrist]

Originally posted by raku

But i am pretty sure that matrox will release a new card, because g400-g550 can't produce decent fps and rivals have gone so much further.

See there's my concern - that's obviously not enough motivation for them.. I don't think that is reason enogh to expect they will release a new card soon..

I''m sure as sh*t hoping like hell they do, of course..

[2Whyzzi]

If Matrox doesn't release something soon

I'd hate to see something like SiS beat them in the performance market:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/video/sis315/

Mind you, video quality and driver stability will never be anywhere near Matrox...

[Mavericc]

Originally posted by [GDI]Raptor
Read this Mavericc

http://forums.murc.ws/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30665

Yeah I'd seen it before, but it just still wasn't enough to convince me... I had so high expectations before the release of G450 and especially G550 that now I'm gonna be more cautious with the hype and not get too enthusiastic too early "in the game".

[Snake-Eyes]

I still work on the 'buy what fits my needs best when I'm ready to upgrade plan'. This has kept me from waiting around helplessly while my G400 got run over by new video cards in games.

On the other hand, this is the most hype, not to mention the most word forthcoming from any Matrox employee, that we've seen in a while. So I can't help but feel optimistic that this time something will come of it.

[Tempest]

AAAIEEEEeeee!!11½ Reactor Critical Says:

12 January - Matrox Graphics is not fine

According to the information from many sources, Matrox Graphics cannot be called a really successful company. Also we have no information regarding the financial state of Matrox Graphics, we may assert this keeping in mind the recent information both from press-releases and web-sites. Let us remind you the most important news and facts about the graphics subdivision of Matrox:
Matrox Graphics is not going to to have a public presence at CeBIT.
A game server that was run by Matrox Technical support crew for Matrox Users have been axed saving the company about $2 a week. This seems to be a part of the recent cost-sutting campaign.
Matrox is not going to announce any new Marvel series graphics card. The Marvel G450eTV is the last of its kind.
The development of new drivers as well as Video Tools for Marvel G450 eTV has been stopped.
We should wait and see what will happen. At this time we can only say Matrox is not focusing on consumer graphics solutions and their finances are in poor condition.

Hey, wait a minute... The source is... MatroxUsers.com

[roadie]

Hey, wait a minute... The source is... MatroxUsers.com

lol that is so true. any more rummors anyone???

i heard that matrox were draining their swimmming pool to save money

[xortam]

Originally posted by roadie
... i heard that matrox were draining their swimmming pool to save money

Now that's funny!
Unfortunately, the way things are going it could very well happen. Lets hope things turn around soon for them.

[a13antichrist]

I always figured that the best way to make money when you're a video-card manufacturer would be to.. umm, I dunno.. sell video cards, perhaps? That's all they need to do. GIVE US A DAMN CARD TO BUY. Problem solved.

[roadie]

always figured that the best way to make money when you're a video-card manufacturer would be to.. umm, I dunno.. sell video cards, perhaps? That's all they need to do. GIVE US A DAMN CARD TO BUY. Problem solved.

thats the best suggestion i've heard in a long time. makes so much sense too

[Tempest]

MATROX CHOSEN FOR WORLD'S FASTEST PC!

At least we could have big headlines that say the above...

Japanese Holicho is one mean overclocker, this time he used a 2,2 GHz Northwood P4. Of course, when overclocking he'll use only the absolutely best hardware there is - that's why his display adapter is a 4 meg Matrox Millennium
Using liquid nitrogen cooling he is currently able to reach clock speeds excelling 3,5 GHz...

http://holicho.lib.net/

Too bad the 3DMarks were made with a Geforce3 TI500. But maybe next year...

Edit: Okay, so it isn't world's fastest PC anymore: http://www.muropaketti.com/artikkeli...n2/index.phtml

[Dogbert]

Montreal, Canada, January 16, 2002 —Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that in order to cut down expenses, new computers purchesed for the company will stop being equipped with Matrox own branded video cards and instead will use Cirrus Logic 5446 video cards.

With this strategic decision, Matrox Graphics, a quality and innovative leader recognized with over 1,000 international awards, intends to profit from the continuous potential of a challenging business environment.

About Matrox Graphics
Matrox Graphics Inc. is the only graphics chip designer and graphics card manufacturer who draws on 25 years of industry experience to provide customers with state-of-the-art 2D, 3D and digital video acceleration, vibrant image quality and real-world functionality. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Matrox is a privately held company with international offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Hong Kong.

[PAugustin]

Wow !

Where did you find this news ???

It sounds real bad for the future of the company !!!

[rubank]

I have a very hard time trying to beleive this.

At least there is nothing to this effect to find on Matrox´s homepage (as far as I can tell). If it´s true it´s a disaster; who´d want to work there, then?

On the other hand the CL 5446 is quite good. At 1024x768 you can almost read the text on the screen

rubank

edit: Oh, I forgot...
Dogbert, is this a result of your "consulting"?

[Dogbert]

http://www.dilbert.com/comics/dilbert/archive/images/dilbert2001152331227.gif