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Re: 3dfx VOODOO2 Wanted

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From: Reaper450128
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2001 05:04
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Any full-screen 3d program can use a V2, assuming it is written to access a
secondary 3d card's drivers. Logically, they should work.  I'd test it, but
my V2's are currently sitting in a box next to me, waiting for me to sell
them on Ebay.  So, please do test it, someone.
"Dave" <djh@surf-zone.co.uk> wrote in message
news:95vbec$iq46j$1@ID-17549.news.dfncis.de...
> Do the OpenGL screensavers at www.3dscreensaver.com work with a Voodoo 2
> though ? Be interested to know, can someone try ?
>
> "Reaper450128" <reaper23364@usa.net> wrote in message
> news:_bng6.15658$Sl.680363@iad-read.news.verio.net...
> > 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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