Voodoo2 question

Im running a P2-300mhz with 32mb RAM. I was wondring how much of a boost a Voodoo2 would give me in GPL. Im going to upgrade my RAM to 64 soon so i know ill get a couple (probably 2-3 but this is a guess) fps from that. I currently get 13-15 fps in pretty much any situation (except starts...then the fps goes through the floor and keeps going to china). Thanx in advance. Chris

>Im running a P2-300mhz with 32mb RAM. I was wondring how much of a boost a >Voodoo2 would give me in GPL. Im going to upgrade my RAM to 64 soon so i know >ill get a couple (probably 2-3 but this is a guess) fps from that. I currently >get 13-15 fps in pretty much any situation (except starts...then the fps goes >through the floor and keeps going to china). Thanx in advance. >Chris You are playing GPL without a 3d-card, wow! You gotta be a *** ;-). The Voodoo2 card will give you: a) Max framerate in most situations in 800x600 (36 fps). b) Very, very, very much prettier graphics. (You must try it) Get the V2 ASAP! Regards K.S. Br?nnick

>Im running a P2-300mhz with 32mb RAM. I was wondring how much of a boost a >Voodoo2 would give me in GPL. Im going to upgrade my RAM to 64 soon so i know >ill get a couple (probably 2-3 but this is a guess) fps from that. I currently >get 13-15 fps in pretty much any situation (except starts...then the fps goes >through the floor and keeps going to china). Thanx in advance. >Chris Get the voodoo2! You won't regret it! :) Kari

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> Im running a P2-300mhz with 32mb RAM. I was wondring how much of a boost a > Voodoo2 would give me in GPL. Im going to upgrade my RAM to 64 soon so i know > ill get a couple (probably 2-3 but this is a guess) fps from that. I currently > get 13-15 fps in pretty much any situation (except starts...then the fps goes > through the floor and keeps going to china). Thanx in advance. > Chris

Just get the Voodoo, you will be gobsmacked. With your processor you should see 36fps most of the time, might dip a bit at 19 car starts or at Monaco..... + get that extra ram, it all helps..... Dave Hawnt UK

Thanks for all the advice, it persuaded me that this is definately the way to go. Now for a hearty laugh: As far as me being a maschoist playing GPL with no 3d card...I guess i am. However this isnt nearly as bad as my old system. Just to see how pathetic it ran i put GPL on my 486DX (yes a 486). Talk about graphical problems!!!! I think i got a max of 7 fps with every option turned off. So a word of advice to those wanting to run GPL on an underpowered machine...Get ready to spend some cash for upgrades. Better yet, just dont do it (unless you can drive a car at 7 fps with no graphics turned on...i cant. Anyways i took it off my 486 and am only going to use my P2 for it and all my other sims. I have hereby dubbed the dinosaur my "setup log". Works great for that.