Video Upgraded Recommendations Sought

Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system (Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's in SLI Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the bullet and upgrading my video card. But, I've got some questions. First, I also have an ATI All-in-Wonder video card in my system, and I enjoy being able to tune in to TV while surfing the net, doing finances, etc , and would like to still have this capability. (That's why I opted for the Voodoo2's instead of getting a whole new card a year or so ago.) I'm undecided between getting a Voodoo 3 3500TV card or getting a Voodoo5 plus the separate VoodooTV card (I read about that one at www.3dfx.com). Of course the Voodoo5 plus the VoodooTV card would cost a bunch more than the Voodoo3 3500TV, and my question is whether it's worth the extra cost. -- especially regarding performance in racing sims. I also would like to hear of anyone's experiences (good and bad) with either of these videocards in getting them properly installed on an ABIT BH6 mobo with an SBLive. Any particular problems or incompatibilities? My main concerns are running my racing sims - GPL, F12K, GP3, RC2000, SBK2000 etc and sports games, such as HH2K1, FIFA 2001, NHL2001, Links 2001, etc. Any thoughts on this decision would be appreciated.

May I recommend the all new All In Wonder Radeon? I'm soaking in it right now. It's very, very good. And you get a bonus: a TV Program Guide and a hard disk recorder built in. In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

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> Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system > (Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's in SLI > Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the > bullet and upgrading my video card. But, I've got some questions. > > First, I also have an ATI All-in-Wonder video card in my system, and I > enjoy being able to tune in to TV while surfing the net, doing finances, > etc , and would like to still have this capability. (That's why I opted > for the Voodoo2's instead of getting a whole new card a year or so ago.) > > I'm undecided between getting a Voodoo 3 3500TV card or getting a > Voodoo5 plus the separate VoodooTV card (I read about that one at > www.3dfx.com). Of course the Voodoo5 plus the VoodooTV card would cost > a bunch more than the Voodoo3 3500TV, and my question is whether it's > worth the extra cost. -- especially regarding performance in racing > sims. > > I also would like to hear of anyone's experiences (good and bad) with > either of these videocards in getting them properly installed on an ABIT > BH6 mobo with an SBLive. Any particular problems or incompatibilities? > > My main concerns are running my racing sims - GPL, F12K, GP3, RC2000, > SBK2000 etc and sports games, such as HH2K1, FIFA 2001, NHL2001, Links > 2001, etc. > > Any thoughts on this decision would be appreciated. > >

>Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system >(Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's in SLI >Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the not a o/c problem is it? anyway - to the Q from reviews that I read about a year back, a V3 has a lower frame rate than SLI V2's. The video card that i would be looking at would be a gts2 64/32 ddr with tv. the specs look good but I'm still waiting to see what the "hick-ups" is with it personjally, to get better gaming that SLI then it might require more money than i personally would put towards it, but then, it's not my wallet that is paying for this card

Fantastic! (And I thought I was the only Radeon supporter)..... "Dan Clarke/GamePen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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> May I recommend the all new All In Wonder Radeon? I'm soaking in it right > now. It's very, very good. And you get a bonus: a TV Program Guide and a > hard disk recorder built in. > > In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says... > > Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system > > (Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's in SLI > > Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the > > bullet and upgrading my video card. But, I've got some questions. > > > > First, I also have an ATI All-in-Wonder video card in my system, and I > > enjoy being able to tune in to TV while surfing the net, doing finances, > > etc , and would like to still have this capability. (That's why I opted > > for the Voodoo2's instead of getting a whole new card a year or so ago.) > > > > I'm undecided between getting a Voodoo 3 3500TV card or getting a > > Voodoo5 plus the separate VoodooTV card (I read about that one at > > www.3dfx.com). Of course the Voodoo5 plus the VoodooTV card would cost > > a bunch more than the Voodoo3 3500TV, and my question is whether it's > > worth the extra cost. -- especially regarding performance in racing > > sims. > > > > I also would like to hear of anyone's experiences (good and bad) with > > either of these videocards in getting them properly installed on an ABIT > > BH6 mobo with an SBLive. Any particular problems or incompatibilities? > > > > My main concerns are running my racing sims - GPL, F12K, GP3, RC2000, > > SBK2000 etc and sports games, such as HH2K1, FIFA 2001, NHL2001, Links > > 2001, etc. > > > > Any thoughts on this decision would be appreciated. > > > >

Hmm..... Something to think about. Is that hard disk recorder feature sort of like Tivo or ReplayTV? If so, I see a new HUGE hard drive on the horizon too! One question though: How does this card perform with GPL? I assume that I'd have to run it in D3D mode? I'm running everything in Glide now. I assume the sports games I've mentioned run OK in D3D? GPL's my main concern though, as I'm in an online league. Thanks for your input. Dan Clarke/GamePen wrote:

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> May I recommend the all new All In Wonder Radeon? I'm soaking in it right > now. It's very, very good. And you get a bonus: a TV Program Guide and a > hard disk recorder built in. > > In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says... > > Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system > > (Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's in SLI > > Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the > > bullet and upgrading my video card. But, I've got some questions. > > > > First, I also have an ATI All-in-Wonder video card in my system, and I > > enjoy being able to tune in to TV while surfing the net, doing finances, > > etc , and would like to still have this capability. (That's why I opted > > for the Voodoo2's instead of getting a whole new card a year or so ago.) > > > > I'm undecided between getting a Voodoo 3 3500TV card or getting a > > Voodoo5 plus the separate VoodooTV card (I read about that one at > > www.3dfx.com). Of course the Voodoo5 plus the VoodooTV card would cost > > a bunch more than the Voodoo3 3500TV, and my question is whether it's > > worth the extra cost. -- especially regarding performance in racing > > sims. > > > > I also would like to hear of anyone's experiences (good and bad) with > > either of these videocards in getting them properly installed on an ABIT > > BH6 mobo with an SBLive. Any particular problems or incompatibilities? > > > > My main concerns are running my racing sims - GPL, F12K, GP3, RC2000, > > SBK2000 etc and sports games, such as HH2K1, FIFA 2001, NHL2001, Links > > 2001, etc. > > > > Any thoughts on this decision would be appreciated. > > > >

Yes. Exactly like Replay, but you have to watch it on your PC :). You do need ample space. My 75GB works well :). Unfortunately, I haven't played GPL in a looong time and can't help you there. Everything that's recent works well Unreal Tournament, FIFA 2001, No One Lives Forever (I am having some text issues, but the game is fine), NHL 2001, Madden 2001, etc. In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

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> Hmm..... Something to think about. Is that hard disk recorder feature sort > of like Tivo or ReplayTV? If so, I see a new HUGE hard drive on the horizon > too! > > One question though: How does this card perform with GPL? I assume that I'd > have to run it in D3D mode? I'm running everything in Glide now. I assume > the sports games I've mentioned run OK in D3D? > > GPL's my main concern though, as I'm in an online league. > > Thanks for your input. > > > > Dan Clarke/GamePen wrote: > > > May I recommend the all new All In Wonder Radeon? I'm soaking in it right > > now. It's very, very good. And you get a bonus: a TV Program Guide and a > > hard disk recorder built in. > > > > In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says... > > > Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system > > > (Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's in SLI > > > Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the > > > bullet and upgrading my video card. But, I've got some questions. > > > > > > First, I also have an ATI All-in-Wonder video card in my system, and I > > > enjoy being able to tune in to TV while surfing the net, doing finances, > > > etc , and would like to still have this capability. (That's why I opted > > > for the Voodoo2's instead of getting a whole new card a year or so ago.) > > > > > > I'm undecided between getting a Voodoo 3 3500TV card or getting a > > > Voodoo5 plus the separate VoodooTV card (I read about that one at > > > www.3dfx.com). Of course the Voodoo5 plus the VoodooTV card would cost > > > a bunch more than the Voodoo3 3500TV, and my question is whether it's > > > worth the extra cost. -- especially regarding performance in racing > > > sims. > > > > > > I also would like to hear of anyone's experiences (good and bad) with > > > either of these videocards in getting them properly installed on an ABIT > > > BH6 mobo with an SBLive. Any particular problems or incompatibilities? > > > > > > My main concerns are running my racing sims - GPL, F12K, GP3, RC2000, > > > SBK2000 etc and sports games, such as HH2K1, FIFA 2001, NHL2001, Links > > > 2001, etc. > > > > > > Any thoughts on this decision would be appreciated. > > > > > > >

-- Dan Clarke Editor In Chief GamePen http://www.gamepen.com Part of UGO Networks

I've thought about getting a geforce2 32 megs, but the only tv ability comes with 64 megs...from what I've read, even if you have the money to burn, 64 megs vs. 32 megs with the geforce32 shows little to know difference...not worth the money... I've also heard great things about the Radeon chipset from ATI...yep, ATI. Video boards that are average AT BEST, all of a sudden is a contender from what I've read...I'm tempted to not get a geforce 2 in favor of a ATI All in Wonder 32 meg with the Radeon chipset...anyone got a comment about this board? <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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> >Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system > >(Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's in SLI > >Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the > > not a o/c problem is it? > > anyway - to the Q > > from reviews that I read about a year back, a V3 has a lower frame > rate than SLI V2's. > > The video card that i would be looking at would be a gts2 64/32 ddr > with tv. the specs look good but I'm still waiting to see what the > "hick-ups" is with it > > personjally, to get better gaming that SLI then it might require more > money than i personally would put towards it, but then, it's not my > wallet that is paying for this card > > >

I have a oc'ed celeron with a BH6 and a Voodoo3 3000agp. I have no problems. I prefer the Voodoo over the nvidia stuff because of the DD and Glide choice. Atleast you have the option. In article <[email hidden]>, BRH <[email hidden]> wrote: > Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system > (Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's inSLI > Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the > bullet and upgrading my video card. But, I've got some questions. > > First, I also have an ATI All-in-Wonder video card in my system, and I > enjoy being able to tune in to TV while surfing the net, doingfinances, > etc , and would like to still have this capability. (That's why Iopted > for the Voodoo2's instead of getting a whole new card a year or soago.) > > I'm undecided between getting a Voodoo 3 3500TV card or getting a > Voodoo5 plus the separate VoodooTV card (I read about that one at > www.3dfx.com). Of course the Voodoo5 plus the VoodooTV card wouldcost > a bunch more than the Voodoo3 3500TV, and my question is whether it's > worth the extra cost. -- especially regarding performance in racing > sims. > > I also would like to hear of anyone's experiences (good and bad) with > either of these videocards in getting them properly installed on anABIT > BH6 mobo with an SBLive. Any particular problems orincompatibilities?

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> > My main concerns are running my racing sims - GPL, F12K, GP3, RC2000, > SBK2000 etc and sports games, such as HH2K1, FIFA 2001, NHL2001, Links > 2001, etc. > > Any thoughts on this decision would be appreciated. > >

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I have a Voodoo 5, but cannot comment on the TV portion as I do not have that capability, but I can tell you the V5 is fantastic for sports and racing games. Smooth as silk frame rates, and the best looking visuals in the business with FSAA. I run NHL 2001 at 1024x768, with 2xFSAA and it is remarkable. Tried FIFA 2001 demo, ditto. Links 2001 has a glitch in the driver for the video when you start the game (driver issue being worked on I hear), just take the CD out (with a full install) and it works great. Also play Nascar 3 without a hitch. I have a ABIT BX6 2.0 MOBO, PIII o/c to 868, 128 ram. If you want the best eye candy with great framerates, the V5 is a winner! "BRH" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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> Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system > (Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's in SLI > Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the > bullet and upgrading my video card. But, I've got some questions. > > First, I also have an ATI All-in-Wonder video card in my system, and I > enjoy being able to tune in to TV while surfing the net, doing finances, > etc , and would like to still have this capability. (That's why I opted > for the Voodoo2's instead of getting a whole new card a year or so ago.) > > I'm undecided between getting a Voodoo 3 3500TV card or getting a > Voodoo5 plus the separate VoodooTV card (I read about that one at > www.3dfx.com). Of course the Voodoo5 plus the VoodooTV card would cost > a bunch more than the Voodoo3 3500TV, and my question is whether it's > worth the extra cost. -- especially regarding performance in racing > sims. > > I also would like to hear of anyone's experiences (good and bad) with > either of these videocards in getting them properly installed on an ABIT > BH6 mobo with an SBLive. Any particular problems or incompatibilities? > > My main concerns are running my racing sims - GPL, F12K, GP3, RC2000, > SBK2000 etc and sports games, such as HH2K1, FIFA 2001, NHL2001, Links > 2001, etc. > > Any thoughts on this decision would be appreciated. >

Thanks Brian, What OS are you running it with? I'm still using Win95 and I'm not sure of the V5 will work with it. Bert Brian Summers wrote:

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> I have a Voodoo 5, but cannot comment on the TV portion as I do not have > that capability, but I can tell you the V5 is fantastic for sports and > racing games. Smooth as silk frame rates, and the best looking visuals in > the business with FSAA. I run NHL 2001 at 1024x768, with 2xFSAA and it is > remarkable. Tried FIFA 2001 demo, ditto. Links 2001 has a glitch in the > driver for the video when you start the game (driver issue being worked on I > hear), just take the CD out (with a full install) and it works great. Also > play Nascar 3 without a hitch. I have a ABIT BX6 2.0 MOBO, PIII o/c to 868, > 128 ram. If you want the best eye candy with great framerates, the V5 is a > winner! > "BRH" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > > Because of certain sports games not running well on my current system > > (Celeron 566 o/ced to 850, on an ABIT BH6 mobo, with 2 Voodoo2's in SLI > > Mode, SBLive Value soundcard)), I'm considering finally biting the > > bullet and upgrading my video card. But, I've got some questions. > > > > First, I also have an ATI All-in-Wonder video card in my system, and I > > enjoy being able to tune in to TV while surfing the net, doing finances, > > etc , and would like to still have this capability. (That's why I opted > > for the Voodoo2's instead of getting a whole new card a year or so ago.) > > > > I'm undecided between getting a Voodoo 3 3500TV card or getting a > > Voodoo5 plus the separate VoodooTV card (I read about that one at > > www.3dfx.com). Of course the Voodoo5 plus the VoodooTV card would cost > > a bunch more than the Voodoo3 3500TV, and my question is whether it's > > worth the extra cost. -- especially regarding performance in racing > > sims. > > > > I also would like to hear of anyone's experiences (good and bad) with > > either of these videocards in getting them properly installed on an ABIT > > BH6 mobo with an SBLive. Any particular problems or incompatibilities? > > > > My main concerns are running my racing sims - GPL, F12K, GP3, RC2000, > > SBK2000 etc and sports games, such as HH2K1, FIFA 2001, NHL2001, Links > > 2001, etc. > > > > Any thoughts on this decision would be appreciated. > >

On Mon, 13 Nov 2000 13:42:34 -0500, BRH <[email hidden]> wrote: I have a V5 and and it's a very good card indeed, there are some annoying features, ie game text can also get the fsaa treatment making it difficult to read without a venture into advanced settings, but a very good card indeed, if you have the space for one, cos baby it's BIG! lol