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To: Patrick Grinsell who wrote (12900)5/21/1999 6:14:00 PM
From: joel3  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 16960
 
G400 MAX requires PIII-500 to get 'high' performance. It does not look like a threat to the Voodoo3 3000, but it continues to crowd the playing field. Take a look at the review on Anand's Tech

anandtech.com

Here is the juicy part...

Final Words

The G400 is finally here, and it is definitely not a Voodoo3 or TNT2 killer. The hard core gamer that simply wants performance will probably want to stay away from the G400, however if you don't mind not having the absolute best in 3D performance then the G400 quickly becomes a viable option.

Owners of slower computers will want to stay away from the G400, instead you'll probably want to explore 3dfx's solutions, or maybe NVIDIA's TNT2 depending on how "slow" your computer happens to be (in terms of CPU speed). Mid range systems should be fine with the G400, however don't expect eyebrow raising performance out of the card, even the MAX version. Higher end systems will prove to close the gap between the G400 and the more performance oriented alternatives, the G400 has some room to grow, so the faster your CPU, the better your G400 will perform, that's a given.

Matrox definitely has a winner on their hands, the G400 is much more than everything the G200 should have been, and it's no surprise that such a combination of features, performance, and outstanding image quality will be making its way into the hands of quite a few anxious users that have renewed faith in Matrox. Myself included ;) Let's just hope that Matrox can iron out the last few bugs with their ICD, and work on improving performance. Although the G400 will probably never reach TNT2 Ultra levels of performance, the closer Matrox gets, the better. The cards are ready and out in the open, you make the decision.



To: Patrick Grinsell who wrote (12900)5/22/1999 12:42:00 PM
From: Marc  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 16960
 
3DFX INTERACTIVE INC rpts change in assets, financial statements
& exhibits.

Not sure if it's new or not but anyway:

IFN Smart Edgar News - May 21, 1999 14:10

Excerpted from 8-K filed on 05/21 by 3DFX INTERACTIVE INC:
3DFX INTERACTIVE INC rpts change in assets, financial statements & exhibits.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On May 13, 1999, Voodoo Merger Sub, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of 3Dfx Interactive, Inc. ("3Dfx"), merged (the "Merger")
with and into STB Systems, Inc. ("STB"), with STB being the surviving
corporation in the Merger. At special meetings of shareholders, the
shareholders of each of 3Dfx and STB approved the Merger. As a result
of the Merger, STB has become a wholly owned subsidiary of 3Dfx. STB
designs, develops, manufactures, and markets graphics boards for use in
desktop personal computers.
The Merger occurred pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization dated as of December 13, 1998 (the "Merger Agreement") by
and among 3Dfx, STB and Merger Sub. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement,
each share of Common Stock of STB ("STB Common Stock") outstanding
immediately prior to the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement)
was converted into the right to receive 0.65 (the "Exchange Ratio") of a
share of 3Dfx's Common Stock. Based on the outstanding Common Stock of STB,
3Dfx expects to issue approximately 8,267,000 shares of 3Dfx Common Stock.
No fractional shares will be issued and in lieu therefor STB shareholders
will receive a cash payment equal to the fraction of a share multiplied by
$18.50. In addition, 3Dfx will assume options to purchase 842,451 shares
of STB Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time.
These options will be converted into an option to acquire 65% as many shares
of 3Dfx Common Stock, at an exercise price per share equal to the exercise
price per share of the STB Common Stock under such STB option immediately
prior to the merger divided by the Exchange Ratio. Additionally, an
outstanding warrant to purchase shares of STB Common Stock was assumed by
3Dfx and converted into a warrant to acquire 65% of as many shares of 3Dfx
Common Stock, at an exercise price per share equal to the exercise price
per share of the STB Common Stock under such warrant immediately prior to
the merger divided by the Exchange Ratio.
In connection with the Merger, 3Dfx issued or reserved an aggregate of
approximately 9,680,000 shares of Common Stock, including shares issued upon
conversion of the above-described warrants and the shares issuable upon
exercise of outstanding options. The Common Stock of 3Dfx issued in the Merger
was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities
Act"), pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-76355)
(the "Registration Statement") which the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "Commission") declared effective on April 15, 1999. The Common Stock of
3Dfx issuable upon exercise of options to purchase STB Common Stock was
registered under the Securities Act pursuant to a Registration Statement on
Form S-8 which was filed with the Commission on May 20, 1999.
(End of item excerpt.)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
(i) The audited consolidated balance sheets of STB Systems, Inc. as of
October 31, 1998 and 1997, the audited consolidated statements of
operations, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows of STB
Systems, Inc. for the years ended October 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
the related notes thereto, and the Report of Independent Accountants
thereon are set forth at pages 10 to 26 of Appendix N to the Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in the Registration Statement.
Such financial statements, notes and reports set forth at such pages
are incorporated herein by reference.
(ii) The unaudited consolidated balance sheet of STB Systems, Inc. as of
January 31,1999, the unaudited consolidated statements of operations,
of changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows of STB Systems, Inc.
for the three months then ended and the notes related thereto are set
forth at pages 3 through 7 of Appendix P of the Joint Proxy
Statement/ Prospectus included in the Registration Statement.
Such financial statements and notes set forth at such pages are
incorporated herein by reference.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
The Registrant will file the required pro forma financial information
under the cover of an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K
as soon as practicable, but in no event later than the 60 days
after the date on which this Current Report on Form 8-K was required
to have been filed.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated December 13, 1998,
by and among 3Dfx Interactive, Inc.; STB Systems, Inc., and
Voodoo Merger Sub, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Appendix
A to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No.
333-76355)).
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
99.1 Press release of 3Dfx Interactive, Inc. dated May 13, 1999.
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, the schedules to the Acquisition
Agreement have been omitted. The Registrant agrees to supplementally furnish
such schedules upon request of the Commission.