Texture compression allows better color with less memory. If you have 64MB of video memory you can actually store 200MB worth of graphics in that 64MB when using texture compression. Check out SIII complete info on Texture Compression.

    The new GeForce256 processor by NVida opens up a new dimension of gaming. These video cards are not CPU dependent. That means that if you own a 486 or a Pentium III you will get the same performance out of your GeForce256.

    Direct X is software that comes with Windows 98. This software allows Windows to translate the software commands to your video card commands. This works with any video card that uses Windows 98 drivers. Check out Microsoft's page about Direct X for more info.

    OpenGL is the first "assembly code" for video cards. OpenGL allows software to directly tell the video card what to do.

    Direct Draw is a hardware feature that allows your video card to work better with Direct X. Most new game titles require a Direct Draw compliant Video Accelerator.