Next big ATI card is being called R420..

[Marshmallowman]

My Theory

400 AGP version with possible a possible AGP to PCI -express bridge..

ATi hit a few snags, so they will make a PCI-Express version with the option of an AGP version with a PCI_express to AGP bridge

possible reasons-
1) PCI-Express to AGP is a LOT easier to implement ?
2)They want a full performance PCI-Express card out as soon as possible to fill the new niche that has just been created?

I am willing to go with the POT theory only if someone passes me the scoob

[Wombat]

1) PCI-Express to AGP is a LOT easier to implement ?

It' s not hard at all really. Just about any protocol out there today can be carried over PCI-Express. The device need not know it's even on 3GIO.

[Che Guevara]

@bsdgeek:

[Easily, in fact look for Matrox's R420 killer in 2006-2007.]

Perhaps it is not the fault of Matrox that they don't have the resources to develop 3 (!) different graphic-chips the same time, like the 'we hate our customers and what the hell do you mean with support?' ATI guys and the nVidia cheaters?!?!!?

[ZokesPro]

Originally posted by knirfie
woh, pot a hallucinogenic drug??? since when is that?

Since forever. But it's considered to be a mild hallucinogenic.

[bsdgeek]

Originally posted by Che Guevara
@bsdgeek:

[Easily, in fact look for Matrox's R420 killer in 2006-2007.]

Perhaps it is not the fault of Matrox that they don't have the resources to develop 3 (!) different graphic-chips the same time, like the 'we hate our customers and what the hell do you mean with support?' ATI guys and the nVidia cheaters?!?!!?

It IS Matrox's fault because they used to be on top, the kings, whatever. They had OEM deals up the wazoo bringing in all the $$$ they needed. Poor management and execution led Matrox to the position they are in today.