GPL in Rendition vs 3DFX

Fortunately I have both cards in my system (P-166, 64Mb RAM). It was interesting to compare the performances of the two. Running at 640 x 480 resolution and ALL graphics effects 'ON', I gained the impression that the 3DFX card (Voodoo 1) was slightly faster. However, the Rendition card has anti-aliasing and, in my opinion, provides the better graphics due to the smoothing effect. I then tailored the graphics to achieve a better balance of speed/detail and definitely prefer the Rendition version simply because of the smoothing effect on the jaggies. However, it is a personal thing and there would probably be just as many, if not more, people who would prefer the 3DFX mode. -- Bruce (Fyshwick) "I hate music, especially when it's played." (Jimmy Durante)

>It was interesting to compare the performances of the two. >Running at >640 x 480 resolution and ALL graphics effects 'ON', I gained the >impression that the 3DFX card (Voodoo 1) was slightly faster. >However, the Rendition card has anti-aliasing and, in my opinion, >provides the better graphics due to the smoothing effect. Are you using a V1000 or V2x00 Rendition card?

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>Fortunately I have both cards in my system (P-166, 64Mb RAM). >It was interesting to compare the performances of the two. Running at >640 x 480 resolution and ALL graphics effects 'ON', I gained the >impression that the 3DFX card (Voodoo 1) was slightly faster. >However, the Rendition card has anti-aliasing and, in my opinion, >provides the better graphics due to the smoothing effect.

Put the 3dfx in 800x600 mode. It looks a lot better than 640x480 and I almost don't miss the Rendition's AA..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This space intentionally left blank

It's a pre-alpha demo, relax... -- Eric T. Busch >says... >HELLO, PAPYRUS? How about supporting the Voodoo RUSH card? It's not like >the card hasn't been out for a year now and 3DFX will show you how to >write a game so that the GLide implementation runs on booth Voodoo and >Voodoo RUSH.

says... Any thing probably looks better than on my Voodoo RUSH card. HELLO, PAPYRUS? How about supporting the Voodoo RUSH card? It's not like the card hasn't been out for a year now and 3DFX will show you how to write a game so that the GLide implementation runs on booth Voodoo and Voodoo RUSH.

I tried them both and on my 233 didn't notice much of a difference. The rendition (V1000) does seem to look a tad better, but both seem to perform about the same. I hadn't tried the 800X600 yet though...that could tip the scales... I tried both in N2 and the 3dfx was just a tad faster, but again wish a slight decreace in graphics. They both look great though. -C On Tue, 07 Apr 1998 11:12:26 +1000, Bruce Kennewell

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>Fortunately I have both cards in my system (P-166, 64Mb RAM). >It was interesting to compare the performances of the two. Running at >640 x 480 resolution and ALL graphics effects 'ON', I gained the >impression that the 3DFX card (Voodoo 1) was slightly faster. >However, the Rendition card has anti-aliasing and, in my opinion, >provides the better graphics due to the smoothing effect. >I then tailored the graphics to achieve a better balance of speed/detail >and definitely prefer the Rendition version simply because of the >smoothing effect on the jaggies. >However, it is a personal thing and there would probably be just as >many, if not more, people who would prefer the 3DFX mode.