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- From: mpalmer@encore.com (Mike Palmer)
- Subject: Re: Diamond SpeedStar 24X REVIEW
- Organization: Encore Computer Corporation
- Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 13:18:05 GMT
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- References: <9208311800.AA09941@emunix.emich.edu> <1992Sep3.052841.15977@samba.oit.unc.edu>
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- Michael.Rosen@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Michael Rosen) writes:
-
- >How would you say the DSS 24X compares to the ATI Graphics Ultra? I've
- >heard that the ATI does not perform well under DOS. I don't see myself
- >using Windows as much as I would use DOS.
-
- >I am going to buy a Gateway system and if the DSS 24X is a better video
- >card for my needs I may drop the ATI from the package and buy the DSS
- >24X with the money I'd save. And since the DSS is cheaper than the ATI
- >I could save myself some money there.
-
- >Any information you can provide would be appreciated.
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- In tests with WP51 (DOS) the document view function was 50% faster using the
- 24X over a TSENG 4000 in 1024x768x16 mode.
-
- The 24X also has a higher winmark than the ATI Ultra.
-