howard@kcl-cs.UUCP (JR Howard) (02/13/91)
In article <1991Feb11.001553.44414@vaxb.acs.unt.edu> scogman@vaxb.acs.unt.edu writes: > >I would like to know peoples views on some TI 34010 or TI 34020 based >graphics boards. Like the NEC graphics engine or the Hercules Graphics >Station Card. > For what its worth - TIGA is the way with the TMS34xxx series. This technically provides the compatability and flexibility required in a system whose architecture isn't strictly orientated towards the VGA standard. As for the TMS34020 as a processor - its good, very good. 5000% after than the TMS34010, onboard windowing, graphic primatives, video management. host interface plus all the CISC expected features such as caching etc. I'm using one in a PC prototype card, and when coupled with TMS44C251 VRAM, I expect 1.2 billion bits/sec and 1Gbit/s block fills. If you want a card whose graphics can shift - this has to be the best 2D processor around. If you require 3D stuff, consider breaking away from SVGA and look at some systems with an i860 type processor. JR C with an i860 or 9000