Re: Speedstar 24X FAQ.

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From: Ken Germann
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1992 04:00

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In article <16OCT199209113284@summa.tamu.edu> cpw8034@summa.tamu.edu (ALAN C. WEN (409)693-2924) writes:
>In article <Bw6LsM.vz@unx.sas.com>, cox@unx.sas.com writes...
>> 
>>In article <1992Oct13.175809.9516@zeos.com>, kgermann@zeos.com (Ken Germann) writes:
>>>                      Diamond Speedstar 24X
>>>                    Frequently Asked Questions
>>>
>>>                         October 1st, 1992
>>>                             Rev 2.0
>>>
>>>13> What chip set is being used for the Speedstar 24X?
>>>
>>>Diamond uses the WD9031 graphics accelerator chip set from
>>>Western Digital and a Diamond DAC for the high color support.
>>>
>
>A local dealer is offering me a trade in offer for my video card.
>My SPEEDSTAR 24 + $50 for a new SPEEDSTAR 24X
>
>Is this a fair deal, and also, I understand that the 24x has s new graphics
>chip set so would this mean that it won't be compatible with ET-4000's or
>what?  So then it wouldn't be supported by many prgs?  I just bought my
>486  three weeks ago so I'd appreciate any help.
>
>alan

The Western Digital Chip Set on the 24X card is not compatible with the
ET4000 Chip Set from TSENG. I really can't make any recommendations on the
Speedstar 24 card because I have never used one. I like the 24X card 
personally.
>


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