256 and 64MB Parhelias are going to be released!

RIV@NVX · Oct 9, 2002, 07:16 PM

One picture, thousand words.

gibbon565 · Oct 21, 2002, 01:23 PM

Yes but unfortunately the 64 mb version is still going to be expensive, with lesser performance than the existing parhelia and on top of that the, one of the most important features have been taken out and that is the 16 AA

What a mess, I wish Matrox would get there act together and just make a dedicated 3d card, instead of a mish mash of everything. As you see the problem with that is due to the price and budget constraints they can only make a standard card for each purpose instead of dedicating it to one thing.

In my opinion they should have got rid of Surround gaming feature and not the 16AA as it is likely that those buying the 64 mb card cant afford the 128 card and are therefore unlikely to have or afford 3 monitors.

UberLord · Oct 21, 2002, 01:27 PM

I think that the 64mb card is targeted towards business users who don't need FAA or gigacolour, but need a reliable dual/tripple head solution that the Parhelia supplies.

gibbon565 · Oct 24, 2002, 01:42 AM

Yeah you are probably right Uberlord and hey! when your right Uberlord you iz right ...hehe

UberLord · Oct 24, 2002, 01:56 AM

Well, according to MURC rumour the 64meg card is a non starter. No news on the 256 meg card.

gibbon565 · Oct 24, 2002, 01:58 AM

Ah right well keep us posted m8, I also heard a rumour of a faster clocked card. I'm really hoping it's not just a rumour but knowing Matrox this is wishful thinking to be honest

RIV@NVX · Oct 24, 2002, 02:10 PM

Hmmm... I can just imagine how high will be the price of 256MB version.

Oct 31, 2002, 02:06 AM

According their announcement it costs $600!

amuro · Mar 16, 2003, 12:45 PM

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According their announcement it costs $600!

Gee I wonder what Matrox will do once ATI launches the Radeon 9900 256MB card at the same or lesser price.

Well even though it does not have triple head but still.

K6-III · Apr 10, 2003, 09:04 AM

I saw the 256mb going for $369 refurb at Newegg about 1.5 weeks ago...

Oct 9, 2002, 07:16 PM	#1
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	256 and 64MB Parhelias are going to be released! One picture, thousand words. __________________ -- Vedran

Oct 21, 2002, 01:23 PM	#2
gibbon565 Bouncy BOUNCY! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0	Yes but unfortunately the 64 mb version is still going to be expensive, with lesser performance than the existing parhelia and on top of that the, one of the most important features have been taken out and that is the 16 AA What a mess, I wish Matrox would get there act together and just make a dedicated 3d card, instead of a mish mash of everything. As you see the problem with that is due to the price and budget constraints they can only make a standard card for each purpose instead of dedicating it to one thing. In my opinion they should have got rid of Surround gaming feature and not the 16AA as it is likely that those buying the 64 mb card cant afford the 128 card and are therefore unlikely to have or afford 3 monitors. __________________ 3500 x64 ASRock Dual Sata 2 7900 GTO 512 1 gig OCUK HANNS-H HW13D

Oct 21, 2002, 01:27 PM	#3
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	I think that the 64mb card is targeted towards business users who don't need FAA or gigacolour, but need a reliable dual/tripple head solution that the Parhelia supplies. __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Oct 24, 2002, 01:42 AM	#4
gibbon565 Bouncy BOUNCY! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0	Yeah you are probably right Uberlord and hey! when your right Uberlord you iz right ...hehe __________________ 3500 x64 ASRock Dual Sata 2 7900 GTO 512 1 gig OCUK HANNS-H HW13D

Oct 24, 2002, 01:56 AM	#5
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Well, according to MURC rumour the 64meg card is a non starter. No news on the 256 meg card. __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Oct 24, 2002, 01:58 AM	#6
gibbon565 Bouncy BOUNCY! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0	Ah right well keep us posted m8, I also heard a rumour of a faster clocked card. I'm really hoping it's not just a rumour but knowing Matrox this is wishful thinking to be honest __________________ 3500 x64 ASRock Dual Sata 2 7900 GTO 512 1 gig OCUK HANNS-H HW13D

Oct 24, 2002, 02:10 PM	Thread Starter #7
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Hmmm... I can just imagine how high will be the price of 256MB version. __________________ -- Vedran

Oct 31, 2002, 02:06 AM	#8
T2k Guest Posts: n/a	According their announcement it costs $600!

Apr 10, 2003, 09:04 AM	#10
K6-III DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	I saw the 256mb going for $369 refurb at Newegg about 1.5 weeks ago...