F1RS and videocards

So after much lurking here, I go to the store to buy F1RS. On the way to the checkout, I notice the under the "minimum specs" it says that I must have Direct 3D compatible card. This is the dumbest question ever, but, is my Millennium 4meg card "Direct 3D compatible" or must I go and purchase a 3dfx card like the diamond monster 3D II (or sim)? Thanks in advance. *************** In a feeble attempt to thwart spammers I have altered my email address. Remove the obvious bit before replying

On Sat, 07 Mar 1998 15:55:33 +1100, Stephen Hincks

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>So after much lurking here, I go to the store to buy F1RS. On the way >to the checkout, I notice the under the "minimum specs" it says that I >must have Direct 3D compatible card. >This is the dumbest question ever, but, is my Millennium 4meg card >"Direct 3D compatible" or must I go and purchase a 3dfx card like the >diamond monster 3D II (or sim)? >Thanks in advance.

Your Millenium is NOT Direct3D compatible. The MilleniumII does support Direct3D, but its very poor at it. You dont have to get a 3Dfx card, you can get other 3D cards by Riva or Stealth which support Direct3D well, but with 3Dfx you can run F1RS in native mode (written specifically to take full advantage of the 3Dfx card). If you are going to get a 3D card, I would highly recommend getting a 3Dfx card. You just have to choose between a Voodoo or Voodoo2. If your computer is NOT a PentiumII or Pentium Pro, and you are not planning to upgrade you PC for a while, then get a Voodoo (cheaper). otherwise get a Voodoo2. Hope this helps. Marc. -------- To replay via e-mail, remove ".spam" from the end my e-mail address (Tyring to avoid junk mail)

THats BS ! If i buy a voodoo 2 for p200 it will still be better than voodoo 1. Voodoo 2 will scale up if i upgrade to pentium II at a later date. duh

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> On Sat, 07 Mar 1998 15:55:33 +1100, Stephen Hincks > >So after much lurking here, I go to the store to buy F1RS. On the way > >to the checkout, I notice the under the "minimum specs" it says that I > >must have Direct 3D compatible card. > >This is the dumbest question ever, but, is my Millennium 4meg card > >"Direct 3D compatible" or must I go and purchase a 3dfx card like the > >diamond monster 3D II (or sim)? > >Thanks in advance. > Your Millenium is NOT Direct3D compatible. The MilleniumII does > support Direct3D, but its very poor at it. > You dont have to get a 3Dfx card, you can get other 3D cards by Riva > or Stealth which support Direct3D well, but with 3Dfx you can run F1RS > in native mode (written specifically to take full advantage of the > 3Dfx card). > If you are going to get a 3D card, I would highly recommend getting a > 3Dfx card. You just have to choose between a Voodoo or Voodoo2. > If your computer is NOT a PentiumII or Pentium Pro, and you are not > planning to upgrade you PC for a while, then get a Voodoo (cheaper). > otherwise get a Voodoo2. > Hope this helps. > Marc. > -------- > To replay via e-mail, remove ".spam" from the end > my e-mail address (Tyring to avoid junk mail)

Well duh yourself. Since price was obviously a concern for him, I stated: " If your computer is NOT a PentiumII or Pentium Pro, and you are not planning to upgrade you PC for a while, then get a Voodoo (cheaper). otherwise get a Voodoo2." You see, if he isn't going to upgrade to a PII or PPro for a while and wants to save some money, a Voodoo1 is a good choice. Marc. -------- To replay via e-mail, remove ".spam" from the end my e-mail address (Tyring to avoid junk mail)

On Sat, 07 Mar 1998 15:55:33 +1100, Stephen Hincks Stephen, The Millenium 2 does do D3d\D, but very badly. Buy an add-on card like a Diamond Monster 3D, you can pick them up for around 300 with retail games, or around 270 OEM. If you can afford it, a Voodoo 2 would be nice, but, and its a big BUT, the Creative Labs 3D blaster 2 (Voodoo2) is about $699 (seen at PC98 on Friday). So right now, a standard Voodoo Graphics will serve you just fine. Oh, if you can stretch the budget a bit, buy a Canopus Pure 3D and get the TV out as well :) Also, the box says D3D compatible, new boxes will say _4MB_ D3D compatible.... -- Nathan Wong http://www.nectar.com.au/~alfacors - Super Touring - Alfa Romeo - - V8Supercars - CART -