Re: Octanes and textures with Performer
Angus Dorbie (dorbie++at++sgi.com)
Mon, 01 Feb 1999 16:42:28 -0800
Derek Jewhurst wrote:
>
> On Feb 1, 1:25pm, Angus Dorbie wrote:
> > Subject: Re: Octanes and textures with Performer
> >> Paul Hussein wrote:
> >>
> >> How can I upgrade an SSE or and SSI cheaply to be and MXE or MXI so
> >> that it runs performer textured terrains and models fast.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >
> >There may be an upgrade in the price book. You CAN'T just add TRAM, you
> >need to replace the graphics card.
> >
> >Cheers,Angus.
>
> This is actually incorrect. You do just add TRAM. A MXE system is just a SSE
> with 4MB TRAM, a MXI system is just a SSI with 4MB TRAM. hinv just reports it
> differently. If you have an SI or SE and add TRAM then it reports as you would
> think (SI + tex or SE + tex).
>
> So to upgrade, just call your local SGI office and ask for the texture memory
> upgrade for you Octane.
>
Doh! Must've changes since Indigo2 IMPACT.
Cheers,Angus.
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