Is Ageia's PhysX Failing?
Posted by Donster on: 2006-07-19 14:57:54 599
PhysX Only Might Not Be Enough

By Darren E. Polkowski @ Tom's Hardware Guide

Since our previous article covering the Ageia PhysX processor we have continued our work in the labs to get a better handle on what this hardware can do. There are two titles in development that will utilize the PhysX hardware, both from Immersion Games: Cell Factor Combat Training and Monster Madness. While we don't have a copy of Monster Madness, the Cell Factor demo has been available for some time. We are not positive if Artificial Studios will require a PPU when the games are released; the Cell Factor demo currently requires it, but does it really need it, technically? With some creative help from the gaming community, we tested the game with and without acceleration by the PhysX processor. As you will see, the results are very interesting.

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