Overall it was good. Lengthy and detailed.<br> <br> I have a few comments.<br> <br> 1. For the Dual Display:<br> "Much like Matrox products the Radeon 8500 architecture includes technologies that allow for natural support of dual independent display. <b>It contains two integrated RAMDAC (both of which are running at 350MHz),</b>"<br> <br> I thought that the Radeon 8500 RAMDAC is 400Mhz? Higher than all current graphic cards.<br> <br> 2. Benchmarks<br> Why didn't you run in 16-bit color also? I think for the old Radeon it was configured for 32-bit color, but for the 8500, ATI improved the 16-bit to further compete with the GeForce series.<br> <br> Just thought of something. What OS did you use? You didn't mentioned it in the review. (Hilbert...don't get sloppy like Tom and Anand <IMG SRC="smileys/suspect.gif"> )<br> <br> I'm sort of disappointed that the Radeon is still behind the GFTi500. With the RAMDAC and features I know it can beat it. ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!! <br> <br> Now, I'm actually starting to think that the drivers are somewhat the problem, but I have to clear that thought away quickly. <br> <br> Overall, good review. :::smiley with thumbs UP!:::
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by The 1 Tweaker:<br> <b>Now, I'm actually starting to think that the drivers are somewhat the problem</b><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><br> <br> no, an ati card limited by its drivers <br> <IMG SRC="smileys/eek.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/confused.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/eek.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/confused.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/eek.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/confused.gif">
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dave:<br> <b>no, an ati card limited by its drivers <br> <IMG SRC="smileys/eek.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/confused.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/eek.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/confused.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/eek.gif"> <IMG SRC="smileys/confused.gif"></b><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><br> <br> and it's comp, by it's card. <br> <br>