Do you get better speed with rendition or 3dfx? I can only make the game
driveable with 95% of the graphics in 3dfx with my p-166, 32 megs of RAM,
voodoo 1
I simply went to each track with all graphics options set to the max, 19 AI
cars, detail bias set to 50% and started a race at the back of the grid. At
each and every track the Rendition proved to be faster.
Just remember, this is on my system so it does'n mean SQUAT on your PC!
Sal V.
says...
Sal V.
>I simply went to each track with all graphics options set to the max, 19 AI
>cars, detail bias set to 50% and started a race at the back of the grid. At
>each and every track the Rendition proved to be faster.
>Just remember, this is on my system so it does'n mean SQUAT on your PC!
>Sal V.
>>Do you get better speed with rendition or 3dfx? I can only make the game
>>driveable with 95% of the graphics in 3dfx with my p-166, 32 megs of RAM,
>>voodoo 1
> Well now, without starting a whole new Rendition v.s. 3Dfx debate, I'd go
> with the Rendition. I gather your talking about GLP, right? Well Here's what
> I discovered just this weekend. My system is a PII333 _not_ overclocked but
> running at the correct speed and after substantial testing with my VOODOO-II
> 12 megs and my new THRILLER-3D w/ 8 megs, the Rendition runs GLP MUCHO
> faster. Yes, I do have the very latest drivers for both cards as well as
> WIN98. I'm talking about a difference as much as 5-10 FPS!
> I simply went to each track with all graphics options set to the max, 19 AI
> cars, detail bias set to 50% and started a race at the back of the grid. At
> each and every track the Rendition proved to be faster.
> Just remember, this is on my system so it does'n mean SQUAT on your PC!
> Sal V.
> >Do you get better speed with rendition or 3dfx? I can only make the game
> >driveable with 95% of the graphics in 3dfx with my p-166, 32 megs of RAM,
> >voodoo 1
> Well now, without starting a whole new Rendition v.s. 3Dfx debate, I'd go
> with the Rendition. I gather your talking about GLP, right? Well Here's what
> I discovered just this weekend. My system is a PII333 _not_ overclocked but
> running at the correct speed and after substantial testing with my VOODOO-II
> 12 megs and my new THRILLER-3D w/ 8 megs, the Rendition runs GLP MUCHO
> faster. Yes, I do have the very latest drivers for both cards as well as
> WIN98. I'm talking about a difference as much as 5-10 FPS!
> I simply went to each track with all graphics options set to the max, 19 AI
> cars, detail bias set to 50% and started a race at the back of the grid. At
> each and every track the Rendition proved to be faster.
> Just remember, this is on my system so it does'n mean SQUAT on your PC!
> Sal V.
> >Do you get better speed with rendition or 3dfx? I can only make the game
> >driveable with 95% of the graphics in 3dfx with my p-166, 32 megs of RAM,
> >voodoo 1
>I simply went to each track with all graphics options set to the max, 19 AI
>cars, detail bias set to 50% and started a race at the back of the grid. At
>each and every track the Rendition proved to be faster.
>Just remember, this is on my system so it does'n mean SQUAT on your PC!
>Sal V.
>>Do you get better speed with rendition or 3dfx? I can only make the game
>>driveable with 95% of the graphics in 3dfx with my p-166, 32 megs of RAM,
>>voodoo 1
TB
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Subject: GPL framerates Rendition & Voodoo2
Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 14:19:44 -0700
Organization: MindSpring Enterprises
Newsgroups: rec.autos.simulators
Here are some numbers for those trying to determine what card to buy for
GPL. I have an PII300 with an ASUS P2B and 128meg Ram. Nothing is over
clocked here. (YET)
All of the tests were performed with everything (graphics) on and a 19
car field. The pits numbers were performed with a new race selected
every time as to not get conflicting numbers as AI drivers would exit
out to practice. Their were three tests performed under each card
varying from 0% detail bias, 50% detail bias and then 100% detail bias.
Rendition:
Hercules Thriller AGP 8 meg
0 % Detail Bias
Sitting in the Pits - FPS = 24 to 25
Sitting on the line - FPS = 35 to 36
50% Detail Bias
Sitting in the Pits - FPS = 22 to 23
Sitting on the line - FPS = 19 to 20
100 % Detail Bias
Sitting in the Pits - FPS = 15 to 16
Sitting on the line - FPS = 14
3DFX
STB BlackMagic Voodoo2 12meg
0 % Detail Bias
Sitting in the Pits - FPS = 23 to 24
Sitting on the line - FPS = 23 to 24
50 % Detail Bias
Sitting in the Pits - FPS = 19 to 20
Sitting on the line - FPS = 16
100 % Detail Bias
Sitting in the Pits - FPS = 11 to 12
Sitting on the line - FPS = 11 to 12
The numbers indicate that the Rendition card performs a little better
with FPS outscoring in every situation. In my opinion the Thriller looks
a little prettier as well. The 3DFX card performs well and looks a
little smoother, but is a little washed out looking. The sim is very
playable with either. If you are a Sierra sim racing fan get a Thriller
8meg for your 2D 3D combo. If you like all the other games out there as
well get a Voodoo2 for your second card. The Voodoo2 really shines with
QuakeII, Unreal, Freespace etc....
Thanks
Rick Sweeney
I just replaced an Iwill PIILS with an Asus P2B. What a difference!
The fact that Asus codes some 40% of the Award BIOS themselves really
shows. This is the fastest booting PC, and the most stable, I've ever
used.
-Larry