NVIDIA IS PLAYING THE NAME GAME with its latest line of graphics products. While the "4" in "GeForce4 MX" suggests something a generation beyond, or a step up from the GeForce3 line, the GeForce4 MX shares more with the GeForce2 than with anything in the GeForce3 or GeForce4 Titanium stables.

The GeForce4 MX is a new spin on old technology, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there's no place for it. Think about it: when was the last time you played a game that actually used pixel shaders, or other advanced DirectX 8 features? Heck, Counter-Strike remains one of the most popular games around, and its engine is older than the GeForce2.

There appears to be, at least in my mind, plenty of room in the market for the GeForce4 MX 440. Today, we're looking at eVGA's take on the chip, and we've even got a special little treat waiting for you at the end.

How much do the GeForce4 MX's GeForce2-era internals hold back its performance? What does eVGA bring to the table with its e-GeForce4 MX 440? What kind of tantalizing surprise do we have in store for you? Read on to find out.