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Re: 3dfx VOODOO2 Wanted

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From: Dave
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 23:51
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Do the OpenGL screensavers at www.3dscreensaver.com work with a Voodoo 2
though ? Be interested to know, can someone try ?

"Reaper450128" <reaper23364@usa.net> wrote in message
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> All your other questions have been fully answered so I'm only addressing
the
> one about OpenGL support:
> Yes, they do support it, but not fully.  The only 3dfx card with full
> support for OpenGL (ie, that could be used in any OpenGL-based program
such
> as 3d modelling programs) is a Voodoo 4/5 series card.  The others only
> support a small number of OpenGL features, typically only those exploited
by
> the Quake engine availiable at the time of their release.
> "Dave" <djh@surf-zone.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:95n400$i4l2k$1@ID-17549.news.dfncis.de...
> > Since yeterday I've been looking on www.loot.com for a 2nd hand voodoo 2
> > card so the link is useful to me.
> > Can anyone help though. I'm a newbie to 3dfx cards. I realize they work
> off
> > an exiting card but does it matter what card ? ie what about an standard
> S3
> > virge 4mb card. Is this ok ?
> > What do they need your existing card anyway ? What's the cheapest card I
> can
> > get awaqy with and does it matter ?
> >
> > Are voodoo 2 cards OpenGL compatable ?
> >
> > Thanks for any answers...
> >
> > "ShepοΏ½<:)" <shep@gmx.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:3f1u7t4logufhu8rshem44635rsjojcglc@4ax.com...
> > > On Sun, 04 Feb 2001 23:26:18 GMT, "Ben Miles"
<benmiles@cableinet.co.uk>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >No, thanks for your responce guys, but i was able to aquire one for
> 24.99
> > > >brand new with games from www.msquared.co.uk
> > > >
> > > Nice one Ben.I don't see the point in limiting my system by not having
> > > access to my Favourite Glide games just like I wouldn't be without my
MX
> > > card for Open GL :O)
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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From: "Dave" <djh@surf-zone.co.uk>
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