-
We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.
New stuff about the MATROX Phallus
- Thread starter Hardware
- Start date
mchammer187
Diamond Member
not funny
<SPAN class=normal>This is a crap translation from a german review.
Original:
"TVout is crap"
2D signal is just medicore
Sorry you cant read german but if you like
</SPAN>
<SPAN class=normal>http://www.tecchannel.de/hardware/907/25.html
</SPAN>
<SPAN class=normal></SPAN>
<SPAN class=normal>When tecChannel recently reviewed the Parhelia, they compared it against cards from a bevy of manufacturers in terms of analog VGA signal quality. Most importantly, tecChannel used instruments to capture the waveforms produced by each card. I'll post links below to their result pages. You'll have to click through to get their full-sized waveform pics.
On the whole, it appears Radeon and GeForce4 cards are reasonably similar in their signal outputs. They are not identical, but close. As with anything, there are exceptions where one particular card is significantly worse or better than the others. There is also the matter of price. On average, a Ti 4600 performs better than the lower-priced cards. That's one of those little hobgoblins we all hate.
The Matrox cards have superior output, at least in part. The G550 puts out a solid signal (especially considering its low price), but it's rivaled by some of the better ATI and NVIDIA implementations. The Parhelia, on the other hand, is very impressive. Its waveform looks almost pristine.
To help illustrate the differences between the various cards, I recommend using the Parhelia signal image as the reference. The closer a card is to matching the shape, height, and width of the Parhelia signal, the bettter the image quality of the card. Also, notice that the RGB signals of the cards are defined as colored lines. Ideally, these lines should stay tight together; keep an eye out for colors that sag or spike. Here are the results for the various cards:
</SPAN>
Original:
"TVout is crap"
2D signal is just medicore
Sorry you cant read german but if you like
</SPAN>
<SPAN class=normal>http://www.tecchannel.de/hardware/907/25.html
</SPAN>
<SPAN class=normal></SPAN>
<SPAN class=normal>When tecChannel recently reviewed the Parhelia, they compared it against cards from a bevy of manufacturers in terms of analog VGA signal quality. Most importantly, tecChannel used instruments to capture the waveforms produced by each card. I'll post links below to their result pages. You'll have to click through to get their full-sized waveform pics.
On the whole, it appears Radeon and GeForce4 cards are reasonably similar in their signal outputs. They are not identical, but close. As with anything, there are exceptions where one particular card is significantly worse or better than the others. There is also the matter of price. On average, a Ti 4600 performs better than the lower-priced cards. That's one of those little hobgoblins we all hate.
The Matrox cards have superior output, at least in part. The G550 puts out a solid signal (especially considering its low price), but it's rivaled by some of the better ATI and NVIDIA implementations. The Parhelia, on the other hand, is very impressive. Its waveform looks almost pristine.
To help illustrate the differences between the various cards, I recommend using the Parhelia signal image as the reference. The closer a card is to matching the shape, height, and width of the Parhelia signal, the bettter the image quality of the card. Also, notice that the RGB signals of the cards are defined as colored lines. Ideally, these lines should stay tight together; keep an eye out for colors that sag or spike. Here are the results for the various cards:
</SPAN>
snow patrol
Diamond Member
Hardware, you suck.
(thank you, it's been a long time. I feel better already)
(thank you, it's been a long time. I feel better already)
I second that. How many times can one and the same thing be said? Parhelia isn't suitable for an average Joe who enjoys his GeForce no matter what, it's unquestionably *****CONFIRMED***** w/o any doubt, I'm pretty sure about that. If you don't like Parhelia, don't buy it. It's just one of multiple products on the market, nothing more. And pls don't think that Matrox cares even very little about what you think about Parhelia.
paralazarguer
Banned
Alright all you smart asses. He's not talking about a card CALLED phallus. He's talking about the parhellia. He's referring to it as a phallic symbol though.
CigarSmokedByClinton
Senior member
HAHAHA I saw a "Hardware" thread and couldn't resist!
Funny!
(note the ! after everything!)
Ok I'm done now.... (!)
Funny!
(note the ! after everything!)
Ok I'm done now.... (!)
TRENDING THREADS
-
Discussion Zen 5 Speculation (EPYC Turin and Strix Point/Granite Ridge - Ryzen 9000)- Started by DisEnchantment
- Replies: 25K
-
Discussion Intel Meteor, Arrow, Lunar & Panther Lakes + WCL Discussion Threads
- Started by Tigerick
- Replies: 25K
-
Discussion Intel current and future Lakes & Rapids thread- Started by TheF34RChannel
- Replies: 24K
-
-
