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Number Nine%squots Revolution: Graphics Card for the Pros

The Revolution 3D combines the 3D features you see on gaming cards with 128-bit acceleration.

By Brad Grimes, PCWorld   

Number Nine%squots high-powered Imagine 128 graphics accelerator has been eclipsed by a faster, more affordable successor--the aptly named Revolution 3D. The Revolution 3D combines the kinds of 3D features you see on today%squots gaming cards with Number Nine%squots 128-bit acceleration. If you work with professional graphics programs or dabble in 3D modeling, the Revolution 3D%squots $299 price is right.

The PC World Test Center tested an early version of the Revolution 3D with beta drivers and found it to be the fastest board we%squotve seen at speeding up 2D programs. In addition, the board flawlessly played full-screen MPEG video clips at high resolutions.

However, 3D performance was mixed. While the Revolution 3D ran the Monster Truck Madness game as well as any we%squotve seen, it had trouble with alpha blending operations in Independence Day. We%squotve encountered a similar problem with several other cards, which we expect will be fixed by final versions of drivers.

All in all, though, you wouldn%squott buy this card just for games; better game cards can be had for less money. Where this board sets itself apart is with graphically intense applications.

For more details on this product, see the October New Products section of PC World Magazine.

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