On 21 Apr 2003, at 16:46, Peter Shkabara wrote:

> Any comments on the Matrox G400 (or even the G200) AGP video card for an
> "older" P400 computer? My present Diamond Viper 550 has driver problems
> under XP. Actually, XP has better drivers than earlier versions, but I still
> have some refresh problems where the screen is not repainted properly. This
> is my wife's computer and it bothers her, she then bothers me!
>
> My plan is to install a Matrox G400 that seems to have better software
> drivers, but comments would be appreciated. This is not for games, but for
> normal office applications.

  I was very pleased with the G200, and my current P2-400 has a G450 (dual
head) in it.  I have one game with some video issues, but I'm inclined to
think they relate to the game and/or DirectX; I see NO problems with normal
dektop applications.

David Gillett

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