rec.autos.simulators

Hello - I'm new to this newsgroup. I was hoping someone may be able to give
some advice or pointers.
I have a P2 266 with STB Velocity 128 AGP. Can't believe that GPL could run
so slowly on such a "fast machine". OK - so I need a 3dfx card. Only found
out what that was yesterday...
Is there anyone who can suggest the best way forward with 3D graphics -
Voodoo2 has been recommended.
Tony

That should be your best bet, with the P2-266.  I'd say get a 12 Meg Voodoo
2.  I have a Creative Labs 12mb V2, runs GPL great on my P2-400.  This
should be $199 in stores, with a $50 rebate = $149.  Might find it for less
online.  There are several other Voodoo 2's, and they're all really about
the same - based on the 3dfx reference design, and they can use the 3dfx
reference drivers (a few have TV-out and are a bit different).  So you can
probably go for the best price, personally I'd stick with the major names
(Creative, STB, Diamond, Canopus ) but I haven't heard of any "lemons" of
the other brands.

You can find 8 meg versions for even less, and they'll probably run GPL the
same, but for some games the extra memory helps.

Ken

Definitely get a Voodoo2 - a 12mb one if you can afford it.

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I got a CL 12 meg Voodoo2 from buycomp.com for $167.  It is
retail boxed and thus qualifies for the CL $50 rebate you can
download in .pdf format from the CL website.  Although I have
heard beefs about buycomp, I am real pleased with the
transaction.

At this price I may double up soon and cruise in SLI mode for
3dfx.

--Slappy109

Check out the review of the Diamond Monster2 at www.combatsim.com.  He says
that it performed much better than other 12mb Voodoo2 cards he tested.  Also
check out www.tomshardware.com for comprehensive reviews of Voodoo2 cards.
That will help you base your decision on some benchmarks.

I just ordered a Voodoo2 board and did quite a bit of research.  I went with
the Monster2 from Diamond.  I ordered it from www.necx.com and there is a
$50 rebate until October 31st.  The card is around $225 but with the rebate
it falls in line with the other cards mentioned here on the NG.  I went for
the Monster2 because of the purported better performance, support, drivers
etc.

J.