rec.autos.simulators

by **Jagg** » Thu, 01 Mar 2001 05:44:18

On Tue, 27 Feb 2001 12:34:30 -0700, "Roger Squires"

>Does it make a difference on a modern system? I have a mx300 soundcard on a
>k7-850 system now.

Most controllers now are USB so it's mostly useless unless you use an
older gameport version controller.

by **The Black Cat =^..^** » Thu, 01 Mar 2001 05:45:41

At one time I would have said yes, but on further reflection, I'd have
to say no. I removed mine from my system because it seemed that it
just didn't have the range of calibration that I needed. For example,
the L4 had a range of 1-50, but plugging the wheel into the soundcard
port gave me a range of 1-100 giving me twice the steering sensitivity
and in games like GPL and N4, that's crucial.

The only time it was a real benefit to me was when the pots started to
go south, the L4 got rid of the quiver, but it's better in the long
run to just replace the pots rather than handicap your driving all the
time...

Paul the Cat =^..^=

"We've been sleeping all our lives --
At last we can open our eyes."
-- Carly Simon

by **Gerry Aitke** » Thu, 01 Mar 2001 05:50:02

> Mine has been collecting dust for over two years now. I never did see any
> difference when I was using it.

Same here.

Gerry

"I am in the vast majority with my opinions
on this subject." -- David God Fisher

by **Wosc** » Thu, 01 Mar 2001 06:42:54

I LOVED my PDPI when I used to run it...but then my new Mobo that I bought
had no ISA slots so it is sitting in the corner...A lot of people never
noticed anything with the PDPI because they didn't know how how to setup the
game to use the PDPI drivers instead of the default *** drivers...the
smoothness and precision were so awesome when I ran it, I wouldn't pass it
up if I were you...With a modern system, it just means you can run more
graphics because the CPU isn't tied up with polling the wheel.

JB

> I was reading this page going on and on about how good this card was
> http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> and it is still for sale:
> http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> Does it make a difference on a modern system? I have a mx300 soundcard on
a
> k7-850 system now.

> rms

by **G Patrick** » Thu, 01 Mar 2001 07:32:19

Hope its still not mine advertised there Mike! All that stuff went a
looong time ago!

G Patricks

> Unfortunately, I purchased a used PDPI card before I purchased my new
>machine. I don't have any ISA slots and don't expect to buy any machines
>with them again. So, My PDPI card is collecting dust. If interested just
>let me know. You could also go to the Zero Gee news
>(http://bovineracing.com/zgnews.htm) where I think there's one for sale
>there too.

>>I was reading this page going on and on about how good this card was
>>http://www.gplonline.com/Tech-Talk/L4-Gamecard/L4-Gamecard.htm

>>and it is still for sale:
>>http://www.actlab.com/pdpi_buy.htm

>>Does it make a difference on a modern system? I have a mx300 soundcard on
>a
>>k7-850 system now.

>>rms

by **Stephen Smit** » Thu, 01 Mar 2001 08:34:46

If you have a treasured 'legacy' controller like my ancient and honorable
ECCI, yes, Yes, YES! Otherwise, prolly not.

--Steve Smith

> I was reading this page going on and on about how good this card was
> http://www.gplonline.com/Tech-Talk/L4-Gamecard/L4-Gamecard.htm

> and it is still for sale:
> http://www.actlab.com/pdpi_buy.htm

> Does it make a difference on a modern system? I have a mx300 soundcard on
a
> k7-850 system now.

> rms

by **Dash** » Fri, 02 Mar 2001 01:42:23

Has anyone tried one of these?

http://www.allusb.com/products/P10227.html

Dash

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