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#Micron P-90 w/ Targa +64

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#108806From: Rick OhnsmanJun 21, 1994 12:04 AM
We're considering upgrading to a Micron P-90 "Platinum" as we've heard it is the PC of choice by Autodesk and used as the machine on which 3DS is demonstrated at all tradeshows. However, we note that this machine uses a PCI bus for video. Can we still use the Targa +64 card we use now in this new machine? If not, what is the video card "of choice" for outputting images/flics from the Micron machine to video? What is Autodesk using? We also plan to use this machine to run North Image Technologies "Inscriber" – (the new VMP – Windows version) and hear the Matrox Illuminator Pro is a good card for this application. Anyone have any experience with the Matrox card in conjunction with 3DS? Thanks in advance for any input.
#108813From: MARTIN G FOSTERJun 21, 1994 12:52 AM
Rick, most PCI machines come with a handful of regular ISA slots. For example a machine might have 4 PCI and 4 ISA. You could use your old cards (targa+ 64) in the ISA slots.
#109103From: Ralph F. FrantzJun 22, 1994 11:14 AM
Rick, I'm getting the Micron P-90, in fact it should be delivered today. The first thing (after testing as is) will be to install my Targa+ in it. As Martin says it will just go into an ISA slot. I'll let you know if there are any problems. Also you might want to check with Image North about the NEW Windows version of Inscriber as I was told at Siggraph that it would _NOT_ run on a Targa+. Sounds wierd I know but that's what they (Alex I think) said. Maybe things have changed since then. Ralph