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 hereby proclaim this to be the "sweeny test" which will cause
> endless upgrades to improve framerates. What resolution were you
> running ? Does everything on include mirrors ?  What was the test
> track ?  One last question . Do you like the rendition "track texture"
> ?

> On Sun, 04 Oct 1998 14:19:44 -0700, rick sweeney

> >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 used 800*600 for the test at Monza. Yes everything means mirrors as well.
> The Rendition track texture, now that you mention it is a bit smoother
> looking with the Voodoo2. Their are tradeoffs between the cards, the
> Rendition being a little better performer overall. I like the looks of the
> Rendition better but its a real personal taste call here. Sorry dafney if I
> have caused everyone to run to Compusa and spend a bunch of money! But that's
> what I work 09:00 to 5:00 for, TOY's. More, More More! You know the old
> saying, he or she with the most toys!!

> Later
> Rick

> > I hereby proclaim this to be the "sweeny test" which will cause
> > endless upgrades to improve framerates. What resolution were you
> > running ? Does everything on include mirrors ?  What was the test
> > track ?  One last question . Do you like the rendition "track texture"
> > ?

> > On Sun, 04 Oct 1998 14:19:44 -0700, rick sweeney

> > >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

>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