rec.autos.simulators

> >Frankly, I think the 3dfx cards are superior -- more titles, etc ...
> >but at this point, you cannot run N2 on a 3dfx card.  Doubt you ever
> >will ... so... you can get a card for N2 and ICR2 (rendition based) or
> >you can get a card for the rest of the games in the world (sorry ..
> >couldn't resist).  Seriously, the Diamond Monster 3d card *USED* to be
> >the no-brainer -- it's only about $150 and is very fast -- but Canopus
> >has jut come out with a 3dfx card that has 6mb of memory instead of
> >Dimaond's 4MB ..  So it's probably a little faster, or maybe a LOT
> >faster.  From that I've read, that is the card to consider.

> >BTW, I definitely am glad I spent the $150 for my DM3D -- I have only
> >found one game so far that I didn't see a HUGE difference in -- I-76.
> >So far, Descent 2, MTM, NFS2/SE, MotoRacer, Outlaws, Tombraider,
> >Carmageddon and a few others are breathtaking on the 3dfx chipset ...

> >If you want to see a few great 3d screen shots, visit this page:
> >http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> >Good luck!  BTW, you will need to have a FREE PCI slot in your system as
> >your 2d card is still needed.

> >Let me know if you have any ??'s

> I have been looking into the Monster 3d, as well as the Canopus, and
> am wondering where you can get it for $150?  The best price I have
> seen is around $170.  If anyone has any help on places to buy, I would
> greatly appreciate it.  BTW, I am really thinking of the Diamond card,
> but does Diamond support this card?  I got burned with the great
> Diamond Viper, and have had friends stuck with other Diamond products.
> Does anyone have any information about that either?  Sorry to put so
> many questions in one post, but thank you in advance for any help.

> Dan.

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> Pick Two."

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