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Re: Slightly OT - Low End 3d cards

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From: Big Mike
Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 00:00
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How much u wanna spend? TNTM64 is OK, but a TNT2 proper is better, or a V3
2000.



On Thu, 18 May 2000, AxMan wrote:

> Hi
> 
> I am in the process of putting a computer price together and am wondering
> what is the best "low end" 3d card to put in the system.
> 
> It is a Celeron 500 with 64MB RAM
> 
> Not an with an i810 chipset, so I am toying with idea of putting in either a
> 
> TNT M64 <AGP>
> 
> or
> 
> Diamond Stealth III 16 / 32MB <AGP>
> 
> or
> 
> <Any other suggestions>
> 
> It is just for basic game compatibility as I am sure the person will try
> to plat games even though they say they wont...and the price difference
> over a 2d card is minimal...
> 
> Any suggestions/comments would be appreciated
> 
> TIA
> 
> Ax
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Subject: Re: Slightly OT - Low End 3d cards
Date: 2000/05/18
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