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From: noring@netcom.COM (Jon Noring)
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Subject: Math Coprocessor For Fractint -- How Much Faster?
Message-ID: <1991Jun13.192329.11931@netcom.COM>
Date: 13 Jun 91 19:23:29 GMT
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Hello,

I'm considering the purchase of a floating point math coprocessor
for my 386-33 pc.  Although I have several reasons for doing so,
the main one right now is to increase the speed of generating
fractal images using Fractint 16.0 when it's in floating-point
mode (if no coprocessor is present, Fractint will software emulate
floating point calculation).

Question #1:  Approximately, how much increase in Fractint floating
              point calculational speed will I see using a math
              coprocessor versus software emulation?

Question #2:  Any recommendations as to brand (Intel, Cyrix, etc.)?
              Where can I get the coprocessor at a reasonable price?

Thanks for your feedback.
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