rec.autos.simulators

Voodoo2 vs. Banshee

Dieter Baurech

Voodoo2 vs. Banshee

by Dieter Baurech » Wed, 15 Sep 1999 04:00:00

I would like to buy a 3dfx graphics accelerator (for OF1R).
Is there a difference in speed (fps) between the Voodoo2 accelerator and
the Voodoo Banshee graphics board (they cost about the same)? Is it also
possible to use two Banshee boards to improve speed?
--
Dieter Baurecht
Chris Schlette

Voodoo2 vs. Banshee

by Chris Schlette » Wed, 15 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Not really.  Banshee may be slightly quicker in non multi-texture'd apps
than the Voodoo2.  And no, you can't use two Banshee boards to improve
speeds.  If you want a faster Voodoo board, then get a Vooodoo3 2000 or 3000
which should be a bit more than a Banshee but less than 2 Voodoo2s.


don hodgdo

Voodoo2 vs. Banshee

by don hodgdo » Wed, 15 Sep 1999 04:00:00

I've had both, a V2 (Maxigamer) and a Banshee (Creative), in my current
machine, a        PII400.  I prefer the Banshee over the V2, the 2D
performance is greatly improved and the Banshee allows me to run at a higher
resolution in GPL and still hold a constant 36fps. However, if I was buying
today, I would spring for the Voodoo3.

 don

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>I would like to buy a 3dfx graphics accelerator (for OF1R).
>Is there a difference in speed (fps) between the Voodoo2 accelerator and
>the Voodoo Banshee graphics board (they cost about the same)? Is it also
>possible to use two Banshee boards to improve speed?
>--
>Dieter Baurecht

Ricky Le

Voodoo2 vs. Banshee

by Ricky Le » Thu, 16 Sep 1999 04:00:00

On Tue, 14 Sep 1999 17:22:35 -0500, "Chris Schletter"


>Not really.  Banshee may be slightly quicker in non multi-texture'd apps
>than the Voodoo2.  And no, you can't use two Banshee boards to improve
>speeds.  If you want a faster Voodoo board, then get a Vooodoo3 2000 or 3000
>which should be a bit more than a Banshee but less than 2 Voodoo2s.



>> I would like to buy a 3dfx graphics accelerator (for OF1R).
>> Is there a difference in speed (fps) between the Voodoo2 accelerator and
>> the Voodoo Banshee graphics board (they cost about the same)? Is it also
>> possible to use two Banshee boards to improve speed?
>> --
>> Dieter Baurecht

One thing to keep in mind, if you do decide to get V2 or Banshee,
rather than going for a Voodoo3 card, V2 is a 3d only card, while
Banshee is 2d/3d card.  BTW, if you live in the US, there's now a $30
rebate from 3dfx for V2 1000 card purchased in US.  You can check out
3dfx website for more detail.

Ricky

rick.jo..

Voodoo2 vs. Banshee

by rick.jo.. » Thu, 16 Sep 1999 04:00:00


>I would like to buy a 3dfx graphics accelerator (for OF1R).
>Is there a difference in speed (fps) between the Voodoo2 accelerator and
>the Voodoo Banshee graphics board (they cost about the same)? Is it also
>possible to use two Banshee boards to improve speed?
>--
>Dieter Baurecht

I use a Monster Fusion 16Mb. It is a Banshee overclocked slightly. Runs faster than Creative's.
Gives great performance, and costs about $70 CDN.

If you can afford it though, go for a newer card. I'm torn between beautiful TNT2 and V3500.
The V3000+ series is faster. I have heard of issues with them though.

Chris

Voodoo2 vs. Banshee

by Chris » Thu, 16 Sep 1999 04:00:00

The $30 rebate applies to all Voodoo3 cards and is only available til the
18th of this month.


> On Tue, 14 Sep 1999 17:22:35 -0500, "Chris Schletter"

> >Not really.  Banshee may be slightly quicker in non multi-texture'd apps
> >than the Voodoo2.  And no, you can't use two Banshee boards to improve
> >speeds.  If you want a faster Voodoo board, then get a Vooodoo3 2000 or
3000
> >which should be a bit more than a Banshee but less than 2 Voodoo2s.



> >> I would like to buy a 3dfx graphics accelerator (for OF1R).
> >> Is there a difference in speed (fps) between the Voodoo2 accelerator
and
> >> the Voodoo Banshee graphics board (they cost about the same)? Is it
also
> >> possible to use two Banshee boards to improve speed?
> >> --
> >> Dieter Baurecht

> One thing to keep in mind, if you do decide to get V2 or Banshee,
> rather than going for a Voodoo3 card, V2 is a 3d only card, while
> Banshee is 2d/3d card.  BTW, if you live in the US, there's now a $30
> rebate from 3dfx for V2 1000 card purchased in US.  You can check out
> 3dfx website for more detail.

> Ricky

Chris

Voodoo2 vs. Banshee

by Chris » Thu, 16 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Depends on what you are after.  Overall they are generally faster in GPL.
Otherwise, they are not necessarily faster.

Ricky Le

Voodoo2 vs. Banshee

by Ricky Le » Thu, 16 Sep 1999 04:00:00

On Wed, 15 Sep 1999 07:20:57 -0500, "Chris \"Hollywood\" Schletter"


>The $30 rebate applies to all Voodoo3 cards and is only available til the
>18th of this month.

Er, Chris, 3dfx has another rebate recently for V2 1000.  That's
Voodoo2.  The offer ends at the end of this year, I believe.  Guess
they're trying to unload all 'em V2 now.

Ricky


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