rec.autos.simulators

I read at http://www.racesimcentral.net/***world/ that 'Rendition
Cards work beter on slow systems (Pentiums) while Voodoo cards help
out P2's more.'

I have a Pentium MXX 166, with just 32MB of RAM and a 12MB Creative
Labs Voodoo2. In a training race, with ALL the details turned right up
(including mirrors), I get aound 20fps.

What sort of frame rates could I expect with the best Rendition card,
instead of using a Voodoo2, also which IS the best Rendition card for
GPL and N2?

Starfleet Command

"First there was nothing, and then it exploded - and I'm sure the Enterprise was there to witness it!"

   It will help, but it will be incremental (25% as a SWAG?).  You
*really* need more CPU to run GPL anywhere near its capabilities
(300MHz or more, 100MHz FSB preferred).

   If you're still interested, the best Rendition card is the
V2200-based Hercules Thriller 3D, you want the 8 meg (versus 4) and
PCI or AGP is your preference (no speed difference).

"But in a way, fear is a big part of racing, because if there was
nothing to be frightened of, and no limit, any fool could get into
a motor car and racing would not exist as a sport." -- Jim Clark

Swag?

Does it come with any demos, or free games, like my V2 did?

Starfleet Command

"First there was nothing, and then it exploded - and I'm sure the Enterprise was there to witness it!"

I run the AGP 8mg Hercules Thriller and a 3Dfx {old STB} V2
12mg cards in SLI.. The Herc's great for all Rendition base sims
and games plus many others but I do run my V2 in SLI now alot
where I only had one V2 card before! Big difference!
For me; It is 'kinda' a toss up for each game! Luckily I have the
option to switch.. I'm thinking about a Herc TNT2 Ultra {when
they come out} but I need to read more about it before I make
the investment & it'll be really hard for me to part with my Herc
Thiller but as the PCs software progress so does it's hardware!
What to do? What to do? What to do?  ;O)
Cheers Thom_j.

Enterprise was there to witness it!"