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SGI Releases New Workstations

Jonathan C. Patschke writes "SGI unveiled two new graphics workhorses today, the Tezro (an Octane2 replacement) and the much-anticipated Onyx 4. The presence of the old "bug" logo warms the cockles of my heart, even if the desktop Tezro looks much like a subwoofer."

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  1. Up to 32 ATI Chips by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    You can plug up to 32 ATI R300 class cores into one of these puppies. Might even run Doom III fast.

  2. Whats it used for? Really... by BrookHarty · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I saw the article and thought "Oh cool a new power workstation" but after looking at the specs, 700mhz cpu's and such, is it? Wouldnt the new Apple G5's with dual 2 ghz cpus crush it?

    Other than driving multiple gfx displays, what is the main use for this workstation? I havnt used a SGI workstation, so share the info...