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Re: 3DFX
Posted By: Informer <snow@hasbeens.com>Date: 5/10/00 7:03 p.m.

In Response To: Re: 3DFX (*mxy)

> what tests? in what games? in what systems?

> the evidence actually points to the two cards being nearly
> equal. The GTS is faster in q3, at low resolutions, but is
> outpaced at 1024x768x32 and higher. the v5 is faster across the
> board in UT. The v5 is also faster when fsaa is enabled.

> overall, the 2 cards are pretty much even, and aside from price,
> your best reason in choosing from either would be system
> compatibility (i hear they still have issues with some athlon
> chipsets) or package design....

> of course, if performance at no cost is your only concern, then
> wait for the v5 6000... total ownage there =D

Don't forget that nvidia's cards historically run everything else (read: non-games) better than Voodoo. Graphics look better, applications run faster, and refresh rates are insane.

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internet connection?gunslinger 5/8/00 10:44 p.m.
     No one knows. ntIku-Turso 5/8/00 10:50 p.m.
     Re: internet connection?Oddot 5/8/00 10:51 p.m.
           Re: internet connection?*mxyzptlk 5/8/00 11:22 p.m.
           Re: internet connection?Matt 5/8/00 11:39 p.m.
                 Hey Matt!Xero 5/9/00 12:16 a.m.
                 Re: internet connection?Supercobra #CP#V 5/9/00 4:53 a.m.
                       Re: internet connection?Xian 5/9/00 9:28 a.m.
                 3DFXSuper Opera Boy 5/9/00 2:43 p.m.
                       Yes. (nt)Oddot 5/9/00 4:41 p.m.
                       Re: 3DFXGunga Din 5/9/00 5:11 p.m.
                       Re: 3DFXJon 5/9/00 5:24 p.m.
                             Re: 3DFXDarby 5/9/00 7:44 p.m.
                                   Re: 3DFXFrazman 5/9/00 7:58 p.m.
                                         Re: 3DFXJon 5/10/00 4:01 p.m.
                             Re: 3DFXKorax 5/10/00 3:46 p.m.
                                   Re: 3DFXForensic 5/10/00 5:02 p.m.
                                         One way to get a vcard...Gunga Din 5/10/00 6:18 p.m.
                                   Re: 3DFX*mxy 5/10/00 6:20 p.m.
                                         Re: 3DFXInformer 5/10/00 7:03 p.m.
                                               Re: 3DFX*mxyzptlk 5/10/00 9:13 p.m.



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