rec.autos.simulators

I think I'm gonna to choose an MSI motherboard / Athlon 1.2GHZ (maybe 1.4)
and at least 256MB.
I wish I can run RT, and GPL (with all those great add-ons I never dared to
install) perfectly. I hope GPL2 (if it comes true) and WSC will run smoothly
as well.

What do you think ?

I already own a Voodoo 3/3000, and I wonder if a Prophet 4500 (64MB/Kyro II)
would help. Can you answer me on this point ?

Thank you.
AL

Ok, wise choice, get the PRO2 board with the 266A (the A is VERY important)
chipset, usually they come with a smart key USB dongle which prevents
booting of the PC if you are not around (not vital but interesting).
Regarding the CPU specs there has been a MAJOR price drop on the Athlon last
week, you can ge tthe 1600XP for cheaper than the 1400 last week...check it
out with your reseller

Get a CHEAP geforceII MX, it is really the best buy for the buck right now,
less than 100$ so if you have to change it in 2 years you are not going to
be upset about it

ECS K7A5S Mobo $57 (GREAT board, stable, no VIA or raid probs, built in LAN
port for my cable modem and low cost).
AMD 1600+ $160 at the time, now $140 (fast dropping CPU prices).
512 MB DDR 2100 Ram $110.
IBM 60 GB HD $130.
GF3 Ti 500 $350 (bought locally not online).

If you wanted to save some $ on the video, go with a Ti 200 for about $180.
The 4500 is a nice card but it's far outclassed by GF3's at this point.

--
Joe Marques

So, I don't see why your system should do at least as well.

It's tricky to second-guess what system requirements for a rumoured
game will be though.

--
Spadge Fromley
''collect your rubbsih
and in my belly it will go ...''

I'm running a PIII 933 w/384 RAM and a 133mhz ASUS mobo with a GeForce 2 GTS
64 meg and have to turn down the graphic options in order to get a decent
framerate!

This game, along with F12001 take hefty resources to be able to run with
full graphic options up and at least 1024x768 displays

Or, maybe wait and see how good the on-board video of the nForce Chipset
based boards really is...

-Larry