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Viper V770 Graphics Accelerator Announced

March 15, 1999: Diamond Multimedia Systems revealed the new, high-performance Viper V770 graphics accelerator based on NVIDIA's RIVA TNT2 Ultra graphics controller.

Viper V770 Graphics Accelerator Announced hits the March 1999 news desk on March 15, 1999. Diamond Multimedia Systems revealed the new, high-performance Viper V770 graphics accelerator based on NVIDIA's RIVA TNT2 Ultra graphics controller.

The Viper V770 is Diamond's flagship 3D gaming solution and is designed to boost the realism and speed of 's hottest 3D gaming experience to a new level. Diamond's Viper V770 along with the new Stealth III S540 also revealed completes Diamond's spring 3D graphics lineup, giving PC consumers the opportunity to select the Diamond graphics solution that best meets their requirements. The graphics and peripheral fight is not slowing down, which is good news if your machine needs one more excuse to eat your wallet.