rec.autos.simulators

by **Eldred Picke** » Fri, 26 Jul 1996 04:00:00

>Subject: Re: Cyrix Ok with GP2 ?
>Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:18:53 GMT

>>>>Robert

>>>Well, I had problems with a Cyrix processor running a few games. Aces of the
>>>Deep was one, but I can't remember the other. I'm not too sure I *trust* a
>>>Cyrix chip...
>>>...but that's just ME.

>>One more: Quake. Cyrix has some problem with FPU intensive
>>applications. Other than that, it should be faster than Pentium.
>That's bullshit. I run Quake at vid_mode 10, never had problems!
>I also use Aces of the Deep, without any problems. The Cyrix is 100%
>compatible with everything. But, if you want to pay twice as much,
>go ahead!!!
>Robert

Well, you just got lucky. I had a guy from Sierra TECH SUPPORT tell me that
Aces would NOT run on a Cyrix...
But YOU may have an update that fixed the problem.

________

Eldred Pickett

I am NOT paranoid. And why are you always watching me?!?

by **Spectrum HoloByte/MicroProse suppo** » Sat, 27 Jul 1996 04:00:00

>It flies on NFS, though. If I can just get my paws on F1GP2, I could
>test it out, too. I think I'll call SH right now.

To save you a call.. here's a section of the FAQ that I will be
posting in a few seconds:

The hardware detection phase may incorrectly identify Pentium Pro,
Cyrix 686 and Intel MMX machines as using an "Unknown" processor type.
Simply ignore this message, continue with the installation and the
game should run fine.

Best,
Gabriel/Spectrum HoloByte & MicroProse support
Official GP2 page http://www.microprose.com/gp2/