I saw a new news article on www.avault.com saying that Voodoo2 and
DirectX6 work VERY well together and they threw out some amazing numbers.
Also mentioned in the article is that some V2 board makers (I don't
remember which one) will be selling 2 V2's for ~$235-236.
Here is the link to the story:
[link lost in import]
Here IS the story:
3Dfx Interactive(R) Inc. today announced new high-performance DirectX(R)
drivers for Voodoo2(TM) that shatter all previous 3D graphics performance
records, scoring 665 on the GameGauge metric when running in SLI
configuration. The new drivers, combined with the unique 3Dfx SLI
configuration of Voodoo2, offer 40 percent faster performance than the
closest competitive product and are specifically optimized for the
multi-texturing capabilities and other new features of DirectX 6. The
performance improvements offer up to a 50 percent performance increase for
multi-texturing Direct3D(TM) games over the previous drivers. (Pub. Note:
But everyone already knew that Voodoo2 in SLI was the fastest...)
Additionally, customers will see a dramatic reduction in board pricing as
a result of significant drops in memory component costs over the last six
months. The Voodoo2 SLI configuration is expected to sell for less than
$300 (U.S.), while an 8MB, single-board Voodoo2 is expected to sell for
less than $100 (U.S.). These new prices will be a key element of 3Dfx's
latest marketing campaign known as the "Power of 2," which debuts today.
As part of the promotion, Guillemot will offer a pair of 12 MB Voodoo2
cards for a special "Power of 2" pricing of $229 (U.S.).
The new drivers offer increased performance and added functionality for
all Voodoo2 solutions. Most notably, these enhancements include:
* Fully optimized DX6 driver implementation with support for full speed,
single-cycle, single-pass multi-texturing and new flexible vertex formats.
* D3D performance optimizations offer increased performance of up to 50
percent, particularly when using the Voodoo2 SLI configuration.
* AMD(TM) K6-2(R) 3DNow!(TM) support has been incorporated for enhanced
performance of up to 60 percent on optimized games running on AMD machines
equipped with the K6-2 processor over games and drivers that have not been
previously optimized.
* H3D(TM) Stereo glasses support is incorporated into the drivers, which
give add-in board makers the ability to deliver stereo-ready capabilities.
Consumers can download early versions of the new drivers at the 3Dfx
website, www.geocities.com/wardsbro
latest features and ultimate performance as early as possible, 3Dfx is
posting candidate release drivers beginning today with final drivers
scheduled for availability in November.
Today, 3Dfx also debuts a worldwide Voodoo2 sales and marketing campaign
behind a new slogan, "The Power of 2." 3Dfx will work with leading add-in
board manufacturers to leverage the popular Voodoo2 brand in promoting
Voodoo2 SLI configuration through dedicated retail programs, online
promotions, direct marketing campaigns and new adverti***ts. In support
of the "Power of 2" program, Creative Labs, STB, Canopus and Guillemot all
offer a Voodoo2 SLI configuration for less than $300.
In addition to the retail activity, 3Dfx will be giving away the ultimate
SLI *** PC as the final component of the "Power of 2" campaign. Today
through December 15, consumers can register online ([link lost in import]
to win one of two 450 MHz computer systems, complete with a Voodoo2 SLI
configuration, a Voodoo Banshee 2D/3D board, Guillemot's Race Leader
Force-Feedback steering wheel & Jet Leader digital joystick, and ten of
the hottest 3D accelerated titles on the market. Additionally, 3Dfx and
Guillemot will be giving away five Voodoo2 SLI configurations and ten
Voodoo2 boards as runners-up prizes.
Yeah, sli...
Why don't they just sell two v2 chips on one card? Save a pci slot
and should be cheaper than 2 separate cards, right?
rob.
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