G550 arrived today...

[isochar]

So far the verdict is that it's a bit slower in 3d. However, the 2d is *better* ever so slightly. (I swapped cards a few times to make sure )

Overall a great card, just wish that Matrox would implement all the 2d acceleration that nVidia and ATI already have. (Oh, and 3d would be nice...)

[Greebe]

just wish that Matrox would implement all the 2d acceleration that nVidia and ATI already have.

Define all please

[isochar]

Per pixel alpha blending, which is nicely tested by:
XPBench

[Greebe]

You're complaining about one little feature's speed... geez


Lets not forget about GDI Bypass they pull just to make 2D crap faster.

[isochar]

I'm not complaining, just saying it'd be nice to see it in the feature set. (Especially considering WinXP and all third party visual programs make heavy use of it)

[Greebe]

You were whining about it's speed, not wishing it would have been included in it's feature set.

[isochar]

I guess the meaning is in the eye of the beholder. From my point of view, I was just stating problems/issues I would have liked to see Matrox address.

If I was whining, I would've used more emotion in the delivery of the message. (ie. exclamation point)