rec.autos.simulators

Voodoo 1 to Voodoo 2?

Bert

Voodoo 1 to Voodoo 2?

by Bert » Sun, 25 Oct 1998 04:00:00

Like a lot of people here, GPL nudged me over the edge to finally
upgrade my system.

Right now, I have an AMD k6-200 with a Righteous3D (Voodoo 1) card.  I
already chose to upgrade to a Celeron 300A, which I'll overclock.  My
question is whether it's worth upgrading to a Voodoo2 (12 Meg) also.
I've read that with a fast PII or Celeron, the Voodoo1 becomes the new
bottleneck on the system.  How much of a bottleneck does it create?

Also, if it is worth going to a Voodoo2, which card do you recommend?
I've read a good review of the BestData card, which isn't one of the
"name" brands, but sells for $149 at EB.  Any thoughts on this card?  (I
really don't care about what software bundle comes with what card.  I
would just like to get the most bang for my buck with the card.)

Once Again, I'm interested in what would be best in regards to racing
sims.

Thanks.

Paul

Voodoo 1 to Voodoo 2?

by Paul » Tue, 27 Oct 1998 04:00:00

Well, this is what I have found... My system is a p200MMX with a Helious V2
12 meg card and 64 meg RAM, my brother inlaws machine is a 300a with a
Helious V1 4 meg card and 64 meg RAM..

In ALL 3DFX games my machine has better frame rates !!! ( he gets into the
game a hell of a lot faster )

And before you ask, he is using my old card to tie him over untill he gets a
V2.

regards, Paul

DAMne

Voodoo 1 to Voodoo 2?

by DAMne » Tue, 27 Oct 1998 04:00:00

But how much are those fps between the two??
I really would like to know.
Take Monza as an example.

Thanks
Hans van Dam



1. Voodoo 2 after voodoo 1....expected more, got same results

2. Voodoo-1 vs. Voodoo-2 on P-II

3. GPL: Voodoo 2 vs. Voodoo Banshee

4. Voodoo 2 and Voodoo 3

5. Voodoo vs Voodoo Rush...

6. Voodoo 3 3500 vs Voodoo 2 SLI for Pink Slips....hehe.

7. 2 x voodoo 2 or 1 x voodoo 3 / 3000

8. GPL + Voodoo 3 and N3 + Voodoo 3 = Fun!

9. Upgrading from a Voodoo 2 to a Voodoo 3 ( For Gpl )

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