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Conference noted::windows95

Title:	Microsoft Windows 95 ("Chicago")
Notice:	Please read topics 1 to 22 before writing anything
Moderator:	EEMELI::BACKSTROM

Created:	Sun Nov 13 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2958
Total number of notes:	19968

2805.0. "MMX and Direct3D Graphic Cards ?" by WOTVAX::HUBBARDP () Tue Feb 18 1997 15:47

    I'm looking for some clarification on the use of Intel's MMX processor
    and the use of a Direct3D graphics card.
    
    I have read some of the information in the Intel web site and
    understand the basics of the new instruction set. However, i'm still
    confused as to the use of MMX and Direct3d cards.
    
    So, the real question is, assuming i have an application which can make
    use of Direct3d is it better to have an MMX processor or a 3D graphics
    card.
    
    I have read some information on the Microsoft web site relating to the
    support of MMX with Direct3D, but its confusing.
    
    Do MMX and Direct3d graphic cards complement each other or is it better
    to have one or the other.
    
    thanks,
    pete

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2805.1		AXEL::FOLEY	http://axel.zko.dec.com	`Tue Feb 18 1997 16:43`	8
	It's best to have both. Some parts of the drivers will run on the CPU and others will be handled by the card. This is probably true today also. mike