MIPS R4400 - NEC VR4400MC 64-bit Microprocessor - SGI, Indy, Indigo2,Onyx, DEC, Nintendo

About this Artwork This artwork is a mixed-media display featuring the MIPS R4400 microprocessor. This artwork includes four major elements. It has a large image of an NEC VR4400MC chip die. On the back is a narrative describing the artwork, the 68040, and the artist’s signature. Also included is an actual NEC D30412RLJ-200 VR4400MC chip. Introduced in 1993, the MIPS R4400 microprocessors were highly significant in the computing industry. With their 64-bit architecture and improved performance, they played a crucial role in advancing graphics rendering, scientific simulations, and data-intensive computations. These processors were instrumental in driving the development of 3D graphics, virtual reality, and visualization technologies, impacting industries such as film, gaming, and computer-aided design. Additionally, the MIPS R4000 microprocessors contributed to scientific research by enabling simulations, modeling, and data analysis, accelerating discoveries in various fields. Their ad