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V5 - GPL and F12K problems

Iain Mackenzi

V5 - GPL and F12K problems

by Iain Mackenzi » Thu, 15 Jun 2000 04:00:00

I replaced my trusty old V3 3000 yesterday with a V5 5500.  I slotted it in,
and sat back waiting to be amazed by the huge increase in framerate (esp
F12K) and the new gorgeous FSAA graphics.
Well, was I disappointed!
GPL:

36?
2) with x2 AA it just locks up in the initial menus
3) with x4 AA it is almost unplayable. Still reasonable frame rates, but the
graphic objects like stands etc. seem to jerk towards me. Weird!
F12K:


whole experience was more jerky and washed out looking.
2) with x2 and x4 AA there was no big frame rate hit, although the graphics
looked so much better and smoother.
I'm using the card with an Athlon 750 and just cannot understand why I've
spent 250 on a video card that is giving me no benefit!  (and going down to
800x600 doesn't solve the problem, just gives a few more fps.)
Any thoughts?
Iain
Eric Cot

V5 - GPL and F12K problems

by Eric Cot » Thu, 15 Jun 2000 04:00:00

Ian, 3 notes, GPL is locked at 36 FPS, GPL is a  CPU hog, and third one 2X FSAA
is a common problem to all but 4X FSAA is playable if you apply my
temporary fix on the website, check it out :

http://www.simracingmag.com

Eric


> I replaced my trusty old V3 3000 yesterday with a V5 5500.  I slotted it in,
> and sat back waiting to be amazed by the huge increase in framerate (esp
> F12K) and the new gorgeous FSAA graphics.
> Well, was I disappointed!
> GPL:

> 36?
> 2) with x2 AA it just locks up in the initial menus
> 3) with x4 AA it is almost unplayable. Still reasonable frame rates, but the
> graphic objects like stands etc. seem to jerk towards me. Weird!
> F12K:


> whole experience was more jerky and washed out looking.
> 2) with x2 and x4 AA there was no big frame rate hit, although the graphics
> looked so much better and smoother.
> I'm using the card with an Athlon 750 and just cannot understand why I've
> spent 250 on a video card that is giving me no benefit!  (and going down to
> 800x600 doesn't solve the problem, just gives a few more fps.)
> Any thoughts?
> Iain

No

V5 - GPL and F12K problems

by No » Thu, 15 Jun 2000 04:00:00


thus spoke:

Yes, if you read the V5 news group you will see a number of posts
mentioning not so good performance with Athlon's. Looks like 3DFX did
a good job of optimizing the drivers for P3's, but not so good with
Athlon's. Guess you'll just have to wait and hope 3DFX gets out better
drivers soon or return it and get a Geforce2.

--
Nos


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