Technical Guide
February 2000
0053-0499-D
Prepared by Workstation Division
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Introduction..................................3
Graphics Excellence Program....5
Market Requirements……………7
ATI Rage Pro Turbo………………7
Matrox G200 Quad MMS………...8
ELSA Synergy II…………………..8
Matrox Millennium G400………..9
Appian Gemini…………………….9
3Dlabs Oxygen GVX1…………..10
Compaq PowerStorm 600……..10
ELSA GLoria II…………………..11
Intense3D Wildcat 4110 Pro…..11
Figures
GEP Tiers………………………….3
Performance and Productivity
Solution Functionality…………..7
Compaq’s Graphics Advantage
Quantified………………………..12
Appendices
GEP Certified Solutions………12
Compaq Workstations Graphics
Support Matrix…………………..13
Compaq Workstations Graphics
Product Positioning
Abstract:
This paper covers all graphics options certified for use
with Compaq Professional and Deskpro Workstations. This paper
also introduces updated information regarding Compaq’s Graphics
Excellence Program and how this program stands to usher in a new
age of customer choice for the 21
st
century. It provides an overview
of the benefits of and defines how Compaq delivers the widest
selection of powerful graphics solutions for nearly every customer
type and requirement.
It provides a new comparison framework for considering the various
levels of price, performance, functionality and features available on
each of two classes of graphics. This paper includes product features,
positioning and comparisons between products and recommended
selection criteria based on application usage and customer
environments and perspectives.
