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337 posts · Newest first · ← All NewsAureal Semiconductor today revealed the availability of the Vortex AU8810 audio processor, a new digital audio accelerator for desktop and notebook PCs.
AMD-K6-2 475-MHz Processor made news on April 5, 1999, with AMD today revealed the introduction of its 475-MHz AMD-K6-2 processor with 3DNow!
Expanding its line of award-winning PC-DVD solutions, Creative Labs, the world's leading provider of multimedia products for the PC, revealed the shipment of its new Creative PC-DVD Encore 6X Dxr3 upgrade kit and the stand-alone Blaster DVD-ROM 6X drive.
March 22, 1999: At Ce Bit NVIDIA officially launched the NVIDIA Vanta graphics processor designed specifically for value-conscious users.
March 22, 1999: Intel Corporation revealed the Intel Celeron processor at 433 MHz, the fastest Intel processor for value PCs.
Matrox Graphics adds a new dimension to 2D, 3D and video with the announcement of the new Matrox G400, the sixth generation chip in the company's highly awarded line of graphics technology.
Logitech revealed the Logitech Wing Man Gaming Mouse. Wing Man Gaming Mouse is the first mouse designed to provide exceptional performance specifically for games.
March 16, 1999: Logitech says it will be shipping a force-feedback mouse for gaming in time for the Christmas 1999 selling season.
March 16, 1999: Aureal Semiconductor says Team Fortress II from Valve LLC and Sierra Studios will bring full support for Aureal A3D 2.0 positional audio with Aureal Wavetracing.
March 15, 1999: Gravis revealed its first game pad designed specifically for Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports is planned for release in stores late March.