3dfx unleashes the raw power of the VSA-100 architecture in Europe
leaving competitor products in the dust
London, UK - September 11, 2000 -3dfx InteractiveŽ Inc. (NASDAQ:TDFX) today
announced that 3dfx graphics accelerator products were awarded two "Best of
Show" Awards during last week's ECTS 2000, Europe's premier interactive
entertainment exposition. After awards were cast by visitors who logged onto
the ECTS website, Voodoo5(tm) 5500 AGP was crowned the coveted ECTS "Star
award for "Best PC Hardware." Voodoo5 6000 AGP garnered Eurogamer.net's
"Best of PC Hardware" award citing that "it should be one of the fastest
graphics cards on the planet.
"With both nVIDIA and 3dfx showing blindingly fast new products, this was a
tough decision to make, but in the end it was 3dfx that won," said John Bye,
editor in chief for Eurogamer.net. "The Voodoo5 6000 should reclaim the
speed crown for 3dfx. When released next month it should be one of the
fastest graphics cards on the planet, and its full-scene anti-aliasing
capabilities means that it should also have the best image quality.
"The Voodoo5 architecture delivers simply the best visual quality, across
more titles, at the highest frame rates available," said Scott Sellers,
chief technology officer at 3dfx Interactive. "Users who have experienced
the industry's first hardware-based full-scene anti-aliasing capability no
longer will accept the jagged edges and "pixel popping" found on many of our
competitors' products. With the industry's only hardware anti-aliasing
solution and best game compatibility hands down, it's only natural that our
European customers would select our products as Best of Show.
About 3dfx Interactive
3dfx Interactive is a global leader in enabling the emerging age of visual
communications, and the 3D multimedia revolution in personal computers and
consumer products. With its patented and award-winning graphics accelerator
chips, boards and software, 3dfx provides the technology to create
high-impact visual experiences. The company is recognized worldwide for its
ability to bring the world's finest games, educational content, interactive
entertainment and media-rich business applications to life. 3dfx products
are available in retail stores worldwide, and through leading PC makers
including Compaq, Dell, Falcon Northwest, Gateway and Micron. 3dfx has
headquarters in San Jose, Calif., with engineering and manufacturing
facilities in Richardson, Texas, Austin, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico. The
company also operates www.3dfxgamers.com, the premier online community for
Voodoo owners and gaming enthusiasts. 3dfx Interactive is available on the
Web at http://www.3dfx.com
3dfx Interactive is a registered trademark and Voodoo5 is a trademark of
3dfx Interactive. All other names may be trademarks of their respective
holders. Note to Editors: Visit the 3dfx Virtual Press Room at
http://www.3dfx.com/press
