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From: esp17020@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: VGA boards, and recommendations
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Date: 5 Oct 90 19:05:00 GMT
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Nf-From: uxa.cso.uiuc.edu!esp17020    Oct  5 14:05:00 1990


I've been using the ProDesigner II now for several weeks and have been very
pleased with the results.  My board has 1MB installed for a maximum
1024 x 768 resolution with 256 colors.  It is installed in a 386 PC running
at 33 MHz.  The drivers that came with the board seem to work very well, as
I especially enjoy using Windows 3.0 at max resolution and color.  Other
programs which take advantage of the 1MB include the latest versions of CShow
and Fractint.  I have not experienced any compatibility problems with lower
resolution/color modes.  I have heard that Orchid did experience some
problems with the original ProDesigner card, and that service/repair response
has been poor in the past.  The board does come with at least a 4 year
warranty though, so this might not be a problem now.  I might also mention
that I am using an interlaced monitor, but notice only a very small amount
of flicker at the highest resolution in only a couple of applications.
Appearance of flicker, though, is tied more closely to the monitor and to
personal taste.  Overall, I have been pleased with the ProDesigner II's
results.  Let me know if you have other questions about anything that I've
mentioned.

Sean Parham
University of Illinois
esp17020@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu

Disclaimer:  I hate disclaimers.