#Ideal PC for 3DS Rel.3
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Angelo:
Could you do a little comparison of the Pegasus 4MB and the Matrox MGA II? I
would be interested in either board if it performs well for 3DS, Fractal
Painter, Photostyler and Altamir Composer. Thanks.
Bob
Bob,
>> comparison of the Pegasus 4MB and the Matrox MGA II?<<
The difference between the two boards can be approached by asking yourself a
question… "Is DOS performance important .. or am I 99% concerned with
Windows". The reason being is that the MGA is not a VGA card .. and must
emulate VGA thru a software layer. The Pegasus is VESA VGA card as well as a
Windows accellerator. The MGA however is faster is Windows and offers other
nice driver features (like resetting resolution without rebooting .. etc).
My test for VGA-VESA compatibility is its ability to run a program call HiRes
QFX by Ron Scott, Inc. (an draw/paint/image processing program). HiRes is very
particular about VESA compatibility and a card and driver has to be pretty
tight not to have problems. I talked to Ron and he said the Pegasus works
great. Also, 3DS offer support from within the inline driver.
So .. for 3DS and other non-Win programs .. Pegasus. For Windows performance
in HiColor … The MGA series (Ultima II+ w/4MB option would be my choice).
Ang