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AGP for the Business
User
 So much is made of how AGP will improve 3D graphics in
games that we often lose sight of the fact that it actually helps to improve overall
system performance in many ways. For business users who are interested in
price/performance, efficiency, and improved productivity, AGP has much to offer.
- AGP is a dedicated graphics port. By taking the graphics off
the PCI bus you remove one of the biggest contenders for PCI bandwidth. This doesn't just
mean another free PCI slot in your computer. It also means that your network adapter, your
disk controller, your modem, and any other number of PCI devices work more efficiently.
- AGP graphics make visual computing affordable and
ubiquitous. Even AGP graphics boards with 2 Mbytes take advantage of all of the features
of the Pentium II and AGP. Although you may not find the ultimate gaming platform on every
business users desk, you will find all of the 3D functionality of AGP available in these
systems, albeit at lower specifications and cost.
- AGP graphics boosts 2D and digital video performance. By
accessing system memory directly, an AGP graphics board improves the overall throughput of
2D graphics and digital video.
- Upcoming releases of Windows 98 and Windows NT 5.0 will have
full optimization for AGP. Operating system support will help to ensure that applications
in the enterprise will benefit fully from the extra graphics performance that Pentium II
and AGP systems bring.
One disadvantage of AGP is that you will not be able to
upgrade from your PCI system to an AGP system without changing your motherboard or buying
a new Pentium II and AGP PC. The good news is that this is the next generation in PC
technology and you will find affordable Pentium II and AGP systems from all the major PC
manufacturers on the market.
Initially, the measure of AGP's benefits in a business
environment may not be as clear cut as they are for games enthusiasts, but the
improvements will be there, and all of the system's graphics will see enhanced performance
as a result.
Diamond's AGP solution for business users
(Detailed Product
Information)
Make our Stealth
II G460 your choice for your office PC. With the Intel740 AGP 2X graphics chip
and 8 MB of graphics memory, you get a graphics card perfectly tuned for your Pentium II
AGP system. You'll have a tough time finding a better combination of price and
performance.
Our Viper V330 AGP isn't just an excellent
gaming board. It also delivers excellent performance in demanding office applications to
help you increase your productivity.
The Stealth 3D 4000 is the first AGP board
of the famous Stealth series.
 
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