#graphics cards

'Triplex Magic Hook TNT2 Game Accelerator Card'

[MISC] [TAIWAN] [MAGAZINE] [1999]

"Within our "Vision Series" product line, we categorize our offerings into four distinct types: Gaming, Home Use, Entertainment, and Entry-Level. The following section provides a detailed analysis of the specific requirements for each category, along with recommendations for the most suitable products: Gaming Type: As the name implies, the "Gaming Type" category is designed specifically for serious gamers—those enthusiasts who never miss an opportunity to experience the latest 3D game releases. To enjoy 3D gaming on a PC, the graphics quality and display frame rates must meet a sufficiently high standard to render the intricate 3D visuals effectively; consequently, selecting the right graphics card is of paramount importance. For gamers with a generous budget, Triplex recommends the Magic Hook TNT2 Ultra or Magic Hook TNT2 gaming accelerator cards; conversely, for those working with a more limited budget, the Magic Hook TNT2 Lite or Screwdriver Savage 4 accelerator cards make for excellent choices." ~Triplex Corporation (circa 2000, via The Wayback Machine) [BMT🤖]

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so yesterday at around 4:30pm my GTX1650 died on me, after a furious troubleshooting period to make sure it was in fact non functional, i ran to microcenter to get a replacement. i got an RTX3050 for $379.

i decided to give the new card a test with Studio renders. the 1650 could render "Space Marine" in roughly 5-6 minutes.

the RTX3050 came in at a blazing 63 seconds.