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3d card question

4 posts by 4 people · 23 May 1999 - 25 May 1999

Vin 23 May 1999#469659
I know this one has been asked a lot, but what is a better all-around card? AGP or PCI? Voodoo 3 or TNT 2? Also, is the voodoo 3 3500 out yet? How much will it cost? Is it worth it?
john moore 23 May 1999#469660
I would see what type of video your highest priority apps/games prefer. The cards you mentiioned are both excellent, just depends on your own needs. I'm sticking with a thriller 8meg pci, makes GPL fly. When I absolutley have to drive something that it won't run well, then I'll upgrade. JM > I know this one has been asked a lot, but what is a better all-around > card? AGP or PCI? Voodoo 3 or TNT 2? Also, is the voodoo 3 3500 out yet? > How much will it cost? Is it worth it?
Meiji 24 May 1999#469853
AGP if possible and either a TNT2 or a "top of the line" V3. However you need to remember that V3 doesn't do 32-bit colour whereas the TNT2 does. That said, I've heard that the image quality is about equal so it may be a price issue if you're not worried about colour depth. However, you could always pick up a TNT and a Voodoo 2 for about the same cost as either of the above. Choices Choices... :) M
Mark C Dod 25 May 1999#470065
Best for current games. Voodoo 2 or 3. For future games, definately and absolutely the TNT 2 Ultra. As for PCI and AGP..... AGP is the only way to go for performance. Facts are facts......The TNT 2 Ultra can do everything the Voodoo 3 can. The Voodoo 3 will never do some of the things the TNT 2 can do and what future games will support. The only thorn in the side is the number of CURRENT games optimised for glide rather than Direct X. Glide suport will diminish as the features of Direct X are improved. > I know this one has been asked a lot, but what is a better all-around > card? AGP or PCI? Voodoo 3 or TNT 2? Also, is the voodoo 3 3500 out yet? > How much will it cost? Is it worth it?

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