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Message ID: 17335
Date: Tue Apr 4 20:45:38 BST 2000
Author: Kevin L. Crawford
Subject: Re: Tech Advice - WAS [eqbards] New messages (Getting WAY off to pic)
> About a year ago or so - I did some research on video cards - and peopleI haven't upgraded one but yes, upgrading any system from a Voodoo3 to a
> told me that TNT2 and better video cards -- with a processor speed of less
> than 400 Mhz (I have a p2 300) you wouldn't see any improvement over a TNT
> or a Voodoo3. I got a Voodoo 3 2000 real cheap -so I stuck with that.
> BTW - I'm oversimplifying what they said and these WERE people who knew
> what they are talking about...
>
> Has anyone upgraded a Pentium II box ~300 Mhz to GeForce from a Voodoo3?
> Did they see a significant improvement?
> Basically - I"m holding out till fall or so to upgrade - and figured I'dIf what you have is working then you really don't _need_ to upgrade. But
> just sit with what I have.
> Another question - how many games actually use 32-bti video? I thought itI THINK... don't quote me on this I'm not at home so I cant check my specs:
> wasn't supportred in DX7?
> ThanksMost welcome