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	GeForce 256
		The technical definition of a GPU is "a single-chip processor with integrated transform, lighting, triangle setup/clipping, and rendering engines that is capable of processing a minimum of 10 million polygons per second."
		With transform, lighting, setup, and rendering on a single GPU, the GeForce 256 delivers 15M polygons/second and 480M pixels/second of performance.
		Truly revolutionary, its unique 256-bit rendering engine enabled an order of magnitude increase in visual complexity, and helped to set the stage for the future of realism in graphics.
	www.nvidia.com /page/geforce256.html (333 words)

	Preview - GeForce 256 // PC /// Eurogamer
		Given that the GeForce 256 is far more complex than your CPU and designed from the ground up to do this kind of work, it should be able to do it a lot faster than your processor.
		Well, NVIDIA claim that their GeForce 256 will be able to throw around something in the region of 15 million polygons a second.
		NVIDIA have certainly stolen the lead with their GeForce 256, but until we have a review board of our own to check, it's hard to say how much better than today's cards it will be.
	www.eurogamer.net /article.php?article_id=32 (1415 words)

	Gamasutra - News "Nvidia's GeForce 256 Chip Unveiled" [09.10.99]
		Nvidia unveiled the GeForce 256, what the company is touting as "the world's first graphics processing unit (GPU)".
		The GeForce 256 GPU incorporates a 256-bit 3D processor, the first integrated geometry transform engine, the first integrated dynamic lighting engine, the first four-pixel rendering pipeline, and it implements new Microsoft's DirectX 7.0 features such as cube environment mapping, projective textures and vertex blending.
		The GeForce 256 comprises nearly 23 million transistors, more than twice the complexity of the Pentium III microprocessor.
	www.gamasutra.com /newswire/bit_blasts/19990910/index_06.htm (242 words)

	iXBT: Сравнение видеокарт на чипсете NVIDIA GeForce 256
		Тем не менее, у чипсета NVIDIA GeForce 256 есть очень много достоинств, которые позволяют занять платам на его базе лидирующеее место на компьютерном рынке.
		Эта карта - почти такой же Annihilator, что мы рассматривали в нашем первом обзоре плат на NVIDIA GeForce 256 (отличие только в модулях памяти).
		Напомню, что все видеокарты на базе NVIDIA GeForce 256 работают по умолчанию на частотах 120/166 МГц (первое значение - частота графического ядра, второе - памяти).
	www.ixbt.com /video/geforce-roundup.html (2162 words)

	Tweak3D.net - GeForce 256 Tweaks
		Everyone pitched in their ideas on the GeForce, and when it came to me, all I could say was "I can't wait to overclock it!" -- hey, I'm a tweaker at heart.
		After being briefed with the specifications of the GeForce 256, the first question I asked Jen-Hsun was "Can we overclock the GeForce 256?".
		With the GeForce 256, the first step after physical installation (if you had problems with this, go here) is to setup your BIOS for compatibility / performance.
	www.tweak3d.net /tweak/geforce (729 words)

	Comparison: ASUS AGP-V6600, ASUS AGP-V6600 Deluxe, Leadtek WinFast GeForce 256 and Leadtek WinFast GeForce 256 DDR ...
		The stock clock speeds for the GeForce 256 are 120MHz for the core logic and 166MHz for the memory.
		The monitor isn't actually a very useful feature, though, because the GeForce only draws its big fat maximum current when it's in 3D mode; if you're looking at the desktop to view the voltage monitor, the 3D sections of the GeForce chip are standing idle, and the AGP voltage is probably fine.
		The GeForce is the first of a new wave of ultra-3D cards, which will continue with S3's recently announced Savage 2000 chipset (overall a little slower than the GeForce), and 3D pioneer 3dfx's upcoming Voodoo 4 and 5.
	www.dansdata.com /v6600.htm (7615 words)

	GeForce 256 Review Page 1
		Finally the GeForce 256 based video cards became available to the consumer and many video card manufacturers have jumped on board such as Asus, Creative Labs, Elsa and Guillemot.
		GeForce 256 based video cards ship in two flavors: A DDR (Double Data Rate) and SDR (Synchronous Data Rate) version.
		Benchmarks on the DDR version of the GeForce were substantially faster than the TNT2-Ultra and at times was more than twice as fast.
	www.hitechbits.com /articles/geforce1.htm (633 words)

	the Guru 3D - nVIDIA Riva GeForce 256 / NV10
		The most important aspect of the GeForce 256 is that it is a graphics processing unit (GPU), which means that the graphics load previously placed on the CPU is now handled by the GPU, freeing the CPU up to perform other tasks.
		As a GPU, the GeForce also is unlike previous graphics chips in that it is not very CPU dependent, meaning you'll get top performance on lower end processors.
		The GeForce 256 and DirectX 7 were designed in conjunction so that maximum performance and compatibility could be achieved.
	www.guru3d.com /tech/tnt3.htm (1272 words)

	Leadtek WinFast GeForce 256 DDR Review \| Tom's Hardware (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		To be honest, the DDR GeForce 256 performance is what we expected from the GeForce product line in the first place.
		With the arrival of our first released DDR GeForce 256 board, the Leadtek GeForce 256 DDR, we are now able to show you just what you've been missing out on.
		The core graphics chip or heart of the Leadtek WinFast GeForce 256 DDR is based on the GeForce 256 from NVIDIA.
	www.tomshardware.com /2000/01/07/leadtek_winfast_geforce_256_ddr_review (623 words)

	GameSpot:Video Games PC Xbox 360 PS3 Wii PSP DS PS2 PlayStation 2 GameCube GBA PlayStation 3
		The GeForce 2 GTS can render two textures per pixel for each of the chip's four rendering pipelines, whereas the original GeForce 256 chip could only render one texture per pixel, per pipeline.
		Thanks to this architectural improvement, and a bump up in MHz speed from the GeForce 256's standard 120MHz core speed to the GeForce 2 GTS chip's impressive 200MHz core speed, the maximum fill rate for the new chip is a lofty 1.6 gigatexels per second.
		Any pricing of GeForce 2 GTS cards depends heavily on the vendor's support of accessories like video-in/out ports, DVI ports, etc. If vendors opt to include these goodies, or a large game bundle, buyers can expect the price for the card to come in near the higher end of the prices that we listed.
	www.gamespot.com /features/geforce2/p3_01.html (517 words)

	Review of the Abit Siluro GF256 card
		Gifted with the new Nvidia GeForce 256 GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) using a bandwidth of 256-bit and a Ramdac at an operating at a frequency of 350Mhz, the GF256 utilizes no less than 32MB of SDRAM memory, clocked at 166Mhz, with the core graphics engine clocked at 120MHz.
		To compare with the TNT2 chipset, the GeForce 256 GPU is capable of producing 480Mpixels/sec, compared to the 300Mpixels/sec performance of the TNT2.
		Some may be a bit disquieted by the fact that the GeForce 256 GPU runs along at 120MHz, but in fact the advantage of the QuadPipe architecture offers no less than 1.6 times the bandwidth of the TNT2.
	active-hardware.com /english/reviews/video/siluro-gf256.htm (382 words)

	Recenzja - Geforce2 GTS - FrazPC.pl - Twój Vortal Technologiczny
		GeForce2 GTS, podobnie jak GeForce 256, posiada cztery potoki teksturujące.
		Dla porównania: GeForce 256 ma cztery potoki teksturujące, każdy mapuje jeden teksel w cyklu zegara.
		Wydajność GeForce2 GTS, choć nie robi aż tak dużego wrażenia na posiadaczach GeForce 256, jest jednak wyraźnie lepsza.
	www.frazpc.pl /artykuly/21/Geforce2/GTS (1158 words)

	nV News - NVIDIA GeForce 256 Review - GPU Overview
		While today's traditional 3D processors already handle the setup and rendering chores of the 3D graphics pipeline, the GPU on the GeForce 256 adds hardware acceleration for transform and lighting calculations.
		The GeForce 256's GPU contains over 22 million transistors and is capable of processing billions of calculations per second.
		When we did the DMZG demo for GeForce 256, we had scenes with upwards of 88,000 polygons on screen.
	www.nvnews.net /reviews/geforce_256/gpu_overview.shtml (1351 words)

	Leadtek WinFast GeForce 256 DDR Review - THG.RU
		To be honest, the DDR GeForce 256 performance is what we expected from the GeForce product line in the first place.
		The WinFast GeForce 256 DDR is actually running at 150 MHz but with DDR, they claim 300MHz (2*150MHz) because they're getting double the performance as they would out of SDR memory.
		The Leadtek WinFast 256 GeForce DDR board is a very powerful graphics card and is an awesome upgrade to any system that is used for 3D gaming applications.
	www.thg.ru /graphic/20000107/print.html (3606 words)

	GeForce 256 Intro by The Tech Zone
		The "Ge" in the name is for Geometry (with a capital "G") and the 256 represents the fact that the architecture is of a 256 bit design.
		The 256 bit architecture should be helpful for operating at resolutions above 800x600, though it seems that the external memory interface may still be 128 bits wide with the internal bus being 256 bits wide.
		Let's take a closer look at the individual features to be found in the GeForce 256 and what they could mean to you as a gamer.
	www.thetechzone.com /articles/geforce256/index.html (465 words)

	NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR Hands-On Preview
		S3 is entering the high-end 3D accelerator arena with the Savage2000, and NVIDIA is stepping up to bat with the GeForce 256.
		Initially, NVIDIA will also offer the GeForce 256 in two different flavors, but the difference won't be in the speeds of the chips -it'll be in the type of memory used on the board.
		We're seen all the pretty screenshots, read all the spec sheets, and listened to countless NVIDIA spokesmen evangelize about the wonders of T&L, but we all know that real life performance is the true measure of a card.
	www.firingsquad.com /hardware/nvidiageforce/default.asp (496 words)

	Recenzja - Leadtek WinFast GeForce2 MX - FrazPC.pl - Twój Vortal Technologiczny
		ATI Radeon 256, NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS i GeForce 256 to w chwili obecnej trzy najsilniejsze układy graficzne przeznaczone na rynek konsumencki.
		Dla porównania, GeForce 256 cechuje się wydajnością 480 mln pikseli lub tekseli/s (4 potoki teksturujące, każdy o jednej jednostce TMU), a GeForce2 GTS - 800 mln pikseli lub 1600 mln tekseli/s.
		Niestety wąskim gardłem dla MX jest pamięć SDR mimo że sam układ dysponuje umiejętnością wypełnienia aż 700 mln tekseli/s (półtora raza więcej niż GeForce 256), to pamięć nie pozwala osiągnąć mu tej przepustowości.
	www.frazpc.pl /artykuly/23/Leadtek/WinFast/GeForce2/MX (831 words)

	Creative Geforce 256 SDR Page 1
		I heard from my friend that Nvidia has released their new Geforce 256 graphics card so I decided to buy a Creative Geforce 256 Graphics Card instead of the aging Voodoo 3 3500.
		I did my research and read all the reviews that I could lay my hands on and found out that the Geforce 256 has its own GPU which handles the critical steps of transform and lighting instead of the CPU and I was, frankly, quite amazed.
		Creative Technology was the first manufacturer to release their version of the Geforce.
	www.ocworkbench.com /hardware/creative/creat256sdr/Creat1.htm (254 words)

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		The NV10 code name has since been replaced by 'GeForce 256' and is fairly simple in its meaning.
		In a nutshell, the GeForce 256 has more 'muscle' than its predecessor does, OK? The NVIDIA QuadPipe architecture may have a slight technical disadvantage when compared to S3's Savage 2000 Quad Texture engine.
		When multitexturing, a GeForce 256 can render a single texture on four pixels per clock or the same two textures on each of two pixels per clock, whereas the Savage 2000 will be capable of these functions in addition to applying four textures per pixel per clock cycle.
	www.sharkyextreme.com /hardware/guides/nvidia_geforce256 (498 words)

	GeForce 7600GS 256 or 512 MB
		While holding the video card in your hands, it is difficult to tell it apart from the 256 MB version - only by the sticker on the reverse side.
		The 256 MB video memory is made up by two Hynix DDR2 chips of 2.5 ns access time.
		The box for the 512 MB GeForce 7600GS video card by Point of View looks absolutely the same as that of the 256 MB version but the "256" has been replaced with the "512".
	www.digital-daily.com /video/geforce_7600gs/?template=print.htm (1258 words)

	XFX Overclocked GeForce 6600 256 MB (PV-T43P-UDS7) Review \| Hardware Secrets
		Nowadays GeForce 6600 chip is located on the top of all entry-level nVidia GPUs (or at the bottom of all mid-range graphics chips, depending on how you look the market).
		So you may buy a GeForce 6600 because your cousin has one to learn later that it is slower than your cousin’s because it uses a different clock configuration.
		GeForce 6600’s core clock is set by nVidia at 300 MHz but the memory clock and the number of bits (64 bits or 128 bits) isn’t set by the chip maker.
	www.hardwaresecrets.com /article/287 (719 words)

	Carte Graphique - GeForce 7600 GT 256Mo - Comparer les prix
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	www.prixdunet.com /details/_GeForce_7600_GT_256Mo (347 words)

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	www.presence-pc.com /prix/48648.html (259 words)

	:: Point of View :: Gaming Hardware :: DIVISIONS - GRAPHICS - Legacy Graphics Cards - GeForce 7900 GT 256/512
		Eindhoven, June 27th 2007, Point of View releases expands GeForce 8 line: GeForce 8400 GS POINTOF VIEW, well known fo...
		Eindhoven, May 9th 2007, Point of View releases GeForce 8600 GT and 8600 GTS - Exo Edition POINT OF VIEW, well know...
		Eindhoven, May 5th 2007, Point of View releases GeForce 8800 Ultra POINTOF VIEW, well known for its range of nVidia b...
	www.pointofview-online.com /default2.asp?content_id=129 (163 words)

	PC Pro: Product Reviews: Eveshamvale Athlon 700 GeForce 256
		With a loyalty to no-one, Evesham has been able to role out its Athlon 700 GeForce 256 - straight into the hands of those hungry for the ultimate in PC power.
		In addition, any slack in the graphics system is capably addressed by the inclusion of nVIDIA's revolutionary GeForce 256 (previewed issue 61, p166).
		With a name like Athlon 700 GeForce 256, its pretty obvious what this system's selling points are intended to be.
	www.pcpro.co.uk /reviews/1447/eveshamvale-athlon-700-geforce-256.html (899 words)

	XFX Overclocked GeForce 7900 GT (PV-T71G-UCP7) Review \| Hardware Secrets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		GeForce 7900 GT is the simplest video card in the high-end GeForce 7900 chip family from nVidia, being an option for those users willing to have a high-end video card but not wanting to buy the most expensive one.
		GeForce 7900 GT standard specs are 450 MHz clock for the GPU and 1.32 GHz clock for the video memory.
		Actually there is no other technical difference between GeForce 7900 GT and GeForce 7900 GTX besides their clock rates, as they both share all other specs, including 24 pixel shader engines.
	www.hardwaresecrets.com /article/352 (902 words)

	Welcome to AnandTech.com [ Article: Leadtek WinFast GeForce 256 DDR Revision B]
		By including a composite out feature, the WinFast GeForce 256 DDR Revision B is able to put clear output not only to the most modern and expensive equipment but also to your older television.
		At a maximum core speed of 160 MHz and memory clock speed of 348 MHz, the WinFast GeForce 256 DDR Revision B was able to tie for the fastest core speed and surpassed the pervious high memory clock speed of 345 MHz.
		The ideal purchaser of the WinFast GeForce 256 DDR Revision B is a person who wishes to embark on a trip to the world of overclocking without actually having to change any parts.
	www.anandtech.com /printarticle.aspx?i=1185 (3911 words)

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