I'm also a "midrange" guy who likes to buy after the hardware is "chic"
(and expensive) -- I got off the upgrade bandwagon long ago, and I
don't regret it a bit. With my Voodoo Banshee card in my mid-range AMD
K6-2 400 system (64 MB RAM), I run 1024x768 with high world details,
max draw distance, wide screen, high car details (not max), and
lighting set on low with good results. The lighting setting seems to
make a big difference, FYI.
-- JB
> Well, you left your system spec out, which is one of the most
> important factors. My computer is probably a low to mid spec box for a
> gamer, but I've grown tired of the upgrade game.
> A mid-level P2 will run everything adequately if you're willing to
> make a minor resolution compromise, so instead of running out for the
> latest hardware, I've decided to let it come down to me. <g>
> I bought my TNT2 in January for $80. I almost paid 300 for the card
> last year before I changed my perspective on the hardware goose chase.
> P2/400, 128meg of RAM, 32 meg TNT2.
> Instead of running 1024x768 with a lot of detail turned down, I opted
> to run 800x600 with everything pretty much pegged.
> The only place I notice a slowdown is at the start of the Evolution
> races when there are a few cars on the screen.
> I might turn off lighting and some car detail when I run through that
> whole series, but Factory Driver works great with the settings I'm
> using now.
> Not using wide angle, BTW.
> Tim
> >can any Porsche maniacs share their best graphics settings (detail
vs speed
> >of game) ....I'd like 2 compare & contrast mine vs your's ....2 get
the best
> >detail with no "jerky-ness" in the racing....
> >screen size:
> >car detail:
> >wide angle:
> >car lighting:
> >WR:
> >View distance:
> >etc....
> >thanks!!....reply by removing NOSPAM or reply here....
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