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Old 02-17-2004, 01:18 PM   #7 (permalink)
Lasereth
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Originally posted by Destrox
Huh?

ATI is the one with TRUE PCIe, Nvidia is using the cheater method that for the most part ruins the whole point to PCIe.

ATI has the upper hand.
It's not cheaper to use the bridge method with PCI-E. It simply makes regular motherboards without PCI-E slots capable of working with a PCI-E videocard. It lets those that don't want to buy a new motherboard use PCI-E videocards. That's not ruining the whole point of PCI-E...there's not even confirmation that the bridge will slow anything down. ATI is simply making AGP and PCI-E instead of PCI-E Bridged cards.

ATI does not have the upperhand. This results in those people wanting an ATI PCI-E card having to buy a new motherboard.

Both companies are providing solutions to current motherboards and PCI-E motherboards...I think they both deserve a high five.

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