> Is there some problem with the CPU fix? Just curious why you wouldn't want
> to use it
> MadDAWG
I don't think you have to worry about the speedpatch, Alison. It works with my
"more cars", "carsound", "nocd" GPL.exe without a hitch...
Thomas
I don't have any modems to deal with tho, running cable here :D
Rafe Mc
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:32:05 GMT, Gary Stephenson
>I'm running a 1.3Ghz T-Bird on an IwillKK266 MB. Currently I'm using a
>Voodoo5 video card and an SB Live sound card. My first V5 card had some
>problems, so I ran with my old V3 card with great success in GPL. I
>really didn't notice much of an improvement when I got a good V5 card,
>so your mileage may vary. GPL seems to be a CPU intensive game from my
>experience. I'd stay away from Iwill products though. I have a helluva
>time getting any modem to work with my MB. Talk about a fight to the
>death! My rig runs N4 pretty well also.
>Hope that helps,
>Gary
>> I have a friend who is considering buying a computer, mainly for GPL.
>> This raises a few questions:
>> 1. What is the fastest CPU speed that can run GPL without the speed
>> patch?
>> 2. Is it just CPU speed, or is it overall throughput that matters? If
>> the latter, then perhaps the maximum CPU speeds for Celerons, P4's, and
>> AMD processors differ? If so, what are they?
>> 3. If my friend gets a computer that's faster than the non-speed patch
>> GPL max, which motherboard/CPU combo would most readily allow
>> underclocking? Is there such a combo with a utility which runs in
>> Windows and can change the CPU clock speed without a reboot?
>> 4. Will Windows XP run GPL (and associated graphics, sound card, and
>> game controller drivers) without a lot of hassles? Or would my friend
>> be better off with Windows Me, or some earlier OS?
>> Alison
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Ryan
Thanks everyone for all this great advice! It sounds great, and
generally very reassuring!
Alison
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> I'd have to agree with Rafe, I have the KK266+ motherboard and I have had
> nothing but good things from it. I'm running an Athlon 1.2, and even though
> I don't use it, my modem installed just fine. Is your modem ISA or PCI?
> Mine was PCI, maybe that's why it didn't have problems?
> Ryan
Well, if the P4 overheats, it slows the chip down, right? So, why not
just shove a pencil into the fan on the CPU whenever you want to play
GPL?
--
Spadge Fromley
''collect your rubbsih
and in my belly it will go ...''
Well, If you still had a 28.8 ISA modem, then that's nature's way of
saying it's ready for retirement. Natural selection, that kind of
thing.
Rafe Mc
> Rafe Mc
Gary
>>Agreed, and hopefully we can work around the constraints. I just wanted
>>to know what the options are. The best thing would be to be able to
>>easily drop down on clock speed if/when necessary.
>Well, if the P4 overheats, it slows the chip down, right? So, why not
>just shove a pencil into the fan on the CPU whenever you want to play
>GPL?
Rafe Mc
>NOw there's an unwise solution. P4's may be more robust (temp wise)
>than Athlons, but you shouldn't go stopping the fans on 2ghz cpus. If
>you really wanted to slow it down, you can always use something like
>CPUBoost to alter the FSB on the fly, whilst in Windows. Much simpler,
>much safer.
>Rafe Mc
Hey, you could stick a piece of card in the fan to make it sound like
an engine.
--
Spadge Fromley
''collect your rubbsih
and in my belly it will go ...''
LOL
that gave me flashbacks to my Raleigh chopper days.
>LOL
>that gave me flashbacks to my Raleigh chopper days.
<g>
--
Spadge Fromley
''collect your rubbsih
and in my belly it will go ...''
