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Graphics State of the Union

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the common-sense-doesn't-sell dept.

Tom's Hardware has put out a nice recap of where computer graphics have been and where they are headed in the near future. While there are some definite shiny toys being displayed in new product releases and on the test beds, the overall problem of power consumption continues to rear its ugly head demanding attention. From the article: "while all of these things are interesting, exciting and new, the problem remains the same. Getting smaller and faster only makes sense if the design also is less demanding on the wall socket and cooling system. We all want different things when it comes to advancements, but first and foremost we need better power management. The bottom line is simple: graphics makers must take a step back from feature brainstorming until the power issue is resolved."

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  1. fp! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    fp!

  2. More important then the power problem by Bryansix · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Is the ability to post first.

  3. First and Foremost by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I reserve this spot to post the printer friendly version... which after 2 minutes of sarching between ads I cannot find.

  4. Emo is a Jewish Conspiracy? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Farfetched? At first, it may appear so. The vile specimens of kikishness are known more for exerting their control over government, media and popular culture in order to destroy the West. An obsucre subgenre of punk hardly merits attention from the Elders of Zion.
    But, consider the salient facts:
    Emo kids are "sensitive" (read pussies), just like Jewish men
    Emo kids have greasy black hair and sallow skin, just like Jews
    Emo kids are cliquish, and despised by all right thinking people, just like Jews
    Is it that difficult to believe that the slack jawed unwashed effeminates seen slouching through local malls are in fact brainwashed zombie victims of the Heebish host? Well, is it?