I'm running the latest bios and AGP drivers. It still locks up in all AGP
modes at all aperture settings that I've tried.
From my research on the net (guess I should have done this first), I've
found out that alot of Via chipset mobos have problems with GeForce cards.
Some work (like yours), but many, many, many more don't. I've also found
out that there are no reported problems with the Voodoo5 5500s on those same
mobos. When I have the choice of waiting for updated drivers and bioses
while experiencing lockups, or running a slightly lesser video card that
won't lockup, I'll take the slightly lesser card (which games support or
will support T&L anyway?).
So, I still stand by my statement that the nVidia cards have problems with
Via chipsets. If you get lucky (or pick the right vendor who has a bios
that will work), go with the GTS. It's an absolutely amazing card with
great features and capable of hardware T&L. If you don't get lucky, go with
the Voodoo5 which has hardware FSAA (GTS is only software) and might
benchmark a little less in some areas.
-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Sniderman [mailto:
fuzzbone@...]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 10:15 AM
To:
eqbards@egroups.com
Subject: RE: [eqbards] Video (WAY OT)
I've never had a single problem with the system I built using an Asus K7V
Motherboard, Athlon 800 and a Leadtek GTS.
Daryl - I would look into upgrading your BIOS and your AGP drivers before
giving up on the GTS...
Slyde
-----Original Message-----
From: Daryl Schwemley [mailto:
drs@...]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 10:03 AM
To: '
eqbards@egroups.com'
Subject: RE: [eqbards] Video (WAY OT)
Another issue to factor in is that the GeForce2 GTS has problems with Via
chipsey motherboards (in my experience). This mean that most people using
Athlons, Durons, and Thunderbirds will probably experience problems with the
GTS.
I'm in the process of return my GTS and will be purchasing a Voodoo5 5500
tonight. I'll let you know how it goes assuming this doesn't get Kabong'ed
before then.
Other than compatibility, I will agree that the GTS is the better bang for
the buck.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin L. Crawford [mailto:
Lyrnia@...]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 10:00 AM
To:
eqbards@egroups.com
Subject: Re: [eqbards] Video (WAY OT)
Expect that this will get Kabong'ed soon but:
Price per pound the best card out there is the GeForce 2 GTS at around $290.
The only card that can touch it is the (as yet) unreleased Voodoo 5 6000.
It performs slightly better but costs $600.
The Vodoo 5, 5500 isn't bad either at $290ish as well. I personally prefer
the GeForce 2 because it's performance window is far higher and it offers a
lot of features that games are now starting to support. As of right now
there aren't many but the game industry is starting to support more and more
features that NVidia is offering.
If the system is JUST for EQ I would get the Voodoo card since EQ was
specifically designed for Voodoo technology back when it was built (circa
1997). If you want to have the performance of the GeForce 2 on future
games, however, I'd recommend the GeForce.
IMHO: GeForce is better bang for the buck.
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