rec.autos.simulators

Dell Dimension XPS-T
Celeron 1200MHz (just upgraded from P3 550)
100MHz bus
256 MB RAM (just added a second 128MB stick)
Diamond Viper 770 non-Ultra (32MB)

Using D3D and 1024x768, I get 25 FPS in the N2002 demo
under racing conditions.  This is with 20 cars and most
details medium, anistropic off.  Prior to upgrades
and additions I got 20 fps.  Is anyone getting better
framerates with a similar rig?  Is the video card
holding me back from higher rates?

I haven't tried OpenGL BTW - perhaps give that a go
this week.

Thanks

Doug Appleyard
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I personally recommend Hercules, 64 meg mx4oo if you can spring for it, but
even my mx32meg version runs on my 850 mhz p3 around 40-55fps in car,
dropping down to 35 or so, in heavy (Bristol crappy wreck races) traffic and
some times less if high traffic and a spin...  Im usually online and only
like 9 cars within view after the start so FPS stay up there...  short
tracks with lot of players and wrecks really are where you really need the
expensive card...  that is if you wish to see yourself get wrecked out
without stuttering framerates (IMHO mute point)...

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