Official 3dfx PR concerning chip making

[NFS4]

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/001115/ca_3dfx_re.html

 

[Soccerman]

heh, well it looks to be official then.. I certainly hope that things don't get bad when it comes to compatability, which 3dfx has done very well with since they had control over every aspect of the card..

 

[Digobick]

Also, from The Register: 3dfx Pulls Plug on Graphics Card Production

 

[DaveB3D]

If you guys would actually read it you'd see we are still selling boards...

 

[NFS4]

<< If you guys would actually read it you'd see we are still selling boards... >>


Did anyone in this thread say otherwise? I don't see anything...

 

[Soccerman]

I read it, it basically says this:

&quot;The company has therefore decided to outsource its board manufacturing to third party manufacturers and to sell its Juarez, Mexico facility. This decision will allow the company to focus on developing high performance graphics technology; enjoy greater flexibility in running its business; and reduce costs. This decision will also afford the company greater opportunities within the OEM business, by providing OEMs with qualified board manufacturing sources for 3dfx technology at a competitive price.&quot;

 

[Wingznut]

So Dave, how about clarifying just how this is going to affect your average gamer?

In a few months am I going to be purchasing a 3dfx card or a (for example) Guillemot card...

(Do I really need to include the always assumed &quot;If you can talk about it.&quot;?)