> Don't worry I have the same (2 computers). It was the only way to get my
> wife off my "Game" machine. ;-) I use the same ***/excuse for upgrading
> too.
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> >I"m not gonna slam you for having a P4. I might be just a weeeeeee bit
> >jealous though. <grin>
> >-Cheers!
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I have Pentium 4 1.4 GHz setup on an Asus P4T motherboard (Enlight
7327A4Z case for anyone interested). VisionTek GeForce2 Ultra AGP
card. 128MB of RAM (upgrading to 384 soon as I can find some decent
prices and availablity)
I had been running N4 with a P3-650, 192MB of RAM, Viper 770 Ultra
32MB AGP...
The frame rates are pretty decent when I tested at Daytona in
800x600x32 in direct3d on the P4 system. I think more important than
the framerates (75 fps going into turn 1, 40s in the front stretch
area) is the fluidness of the controls versus when I was running on
the P3-650. Everything just worked smoother, overall...
I had all the reflections and stuff on, dirt, debris, etc. default
mirror details, 42 cars drawn ahead, default behind. car detail on
medium (detail on high wasn't too bad of a hit though with 26 cars on
the track, which is the only time I tested that setting).
I also ran 1024x768x32 and it was pretty much the same as 800x600x32,
maybe a tad slower in frame rates, but very playable and very fluid.
with a full 42 field and the graphics loaded up, Lowe's and Bristol
were a little bit jumpy, but that was about it. Martinsville was
awesome, except I can't seem to run more than 2-3 laps with a full
field before everyone starts crashing...
On to OpenGL. I found OpenGL 800x600x32 to produce much higher frame
rates and I thought everything was better overall. I haven't tried
other OpenGL modes yet. I just wanted to report on how nice N4 does
play with the Pentium 4 and GeForce2 setup.
Oh yeah, the OS is Windows 2000 Professional. I'm going to try it in
WinMEe, which is what I ran my P3-650 on for N4... if I find
different numbers I'll let everyone know.
If anyone has any specific questions, go for it. I'm no "expert" but
I'm willing to help out anyone with a question.
And please don't slam me for having a P4... somebody went nuts on Don
Burnette and that was kind of stupid I think. I spend my money how I
see fit, just like everyone else. I happen to love racing and it's
cheaper to buy a P4 setup than it is to buy a couple of sets of tires
for a real late model stock car :)
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I DO have a problem with RAMBUS and Intel Chipsets, though. Price is a big
consideration as well.
-Larry
Marc.
I run a full field with all options on, but world detail set to 0, and
all cars drawn ahead. car detail on medium. 800x600x32 openGL, we
are in the 60-75 fps at Daytona, about 55 fps at Rockingham. With
1024x768x32 OpenGL, it's just a tad bit lower... very playable.
So I feel that the P4 made the game more fluid and playable, but the
GeForce2 Ultra card in OpenGL REALLY made it worthwhile!
The card I purchased was the VisionTek GeForce2 Ultra 64MB DDR
DVII/VGA/TV-Out. I understand the GeForce2MX is a good card too,
though...
On Sun, 18 Mar 2001 01:00:44 GMT, "Marc Collins"
>Marc.
>> Haven't seen many posts on using a Pentium 4 with NASCAR 4, so here is
>> one.
>> I have Pentium 4 1.4 GHz setup on an Asus P4T motherboard (Enlight
>> 7327A4Z case for anyone interested). VisionTek GeForce2 Ultra AGP
>> card. 128MB of RAM (upgrading to 384 soon as I can find some decent
>> prices and availablity)
>> I had been running N4 with a P3-650, 192MB of RAM, Viper 770 Ultra
>> 32MB AGP...
>> The frame rates are pretty decent when I tested at Daytona in
>> 800x600x32 in direct3d on the P4 system. I think more important than
>> the framerates (75 fps going into turn 1, 40s in the front stretch
>> area) is the fluidness of the controls versus when I was running on
>> the P3-650. Everything just worked smoother, overall...
>> I had all the reflections and stuff on, dirt, debris, etc. default
>> mirror details, 42 cars drawn ahead, default behind. car detail on
>> medium (detail on high wasn't too bad of a hit though with 26 cars on
>> the track, which is the only time I tested that setting).
>> I also ran 1024x768x32 and it was pretty much the same as 800x600x32,
>> maybe a tad slower in frame rates, but very playable and very fluid.
>> with a full 42 field and the graphics loaded up, Lowe's and Bristol
>> were a little bit jumpy, but that was about it. Martinsville was
>> awesome, except I can't seem to run more than 2-3 laps with a full
>> field before everyone starts crashing...
>> On to OpenGL. I found OpenGL 800x600x32 to produce much higher frame
>> rates and I thought everything was better overall. I haven't tried
>> other OpenGL modes yet. I just wanted to report on how nice N4 does
>> play with the Pentium 4 and GeForce2 setup.
>> Oh yeah, the OS is Windows 2000 Professional. I'm going to try it in
>> WinMEe, which is what I ran my P3-650 on for N4... if I find
>> different numbers I'll let everyone know.
>> If anyone has any specific questions, go for it. I'm no "expert" but
>> I'm willing to help out anyone with a question.
>> And please don't slam me for having a P4... somebody went nuts on Don
>> Burnette and that was kind of stupid I think. I spend my money how I
>> see fit, just like everyone else. I happen to love racing and it's
>> cheaper to buy a P4 setup than it is to buy a couple of sets of tires
>> for a real late model stock car :)
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Eldred
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F1 hcp. +28.67...F2 +151.26...
Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
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You would be correct in that assumtion...
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Rigs' Rig:
~46fps on the front stretch at Daytona with 1/2 world, med car/mirrior, 12 ahead,
4 behind
P2/400
Asus P2B
128mb CAS3 SDRAM
Hercules Prophet Geforce2 MX w/32mb & 6.50 Det's
6.3 WD HD, 32x CD
LWFF
WinME
>>Well, my wife got the P3-650 as *** :) She had a P166, so it was
>>time for an upgrade... now watch, someone is going to slam me cuz I
>>have 2 computers... (you can't win!)
>Well, I have *3*, so I can't say much. They're all 400mhz or less, though. :(
>Eldred
