I'm afraid it's time for an update from Mark...

easy to use 3D Engine - Truevision 3D
if you own BMAX use Irrlicht, with my average system im getting 1200-1500 fps in some amazing scenes.

gmans site to the bmax irrlcht site = http://www.gprogs.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=8

but yes I agree some Max3D info would be nice