🚀 go-pugleaf

         Hello,
           I have not the Speedstar 24x, but the Stealth 1 meg
         hi-color card.  This card is suppossedly Diamond's top card,
         but I hope they do better.  I am unable to get the card to
         perform except as the 512kb version.  They have replaced my
         card and video drivers twice.  Their tech support is NOT. 
         Bugs appear to exist in almost every video driver they have
         for their card (except the 640x480x16 mode: big deal).
           One final point that one should keep in mind before
         purchasing any card from Diamond: they don't work with most
         monitors.  They come with a SMODE program which will
         configure the card to some specific monitors: NEC 2, 3, 4,
         and 5 series, Crystal Scan, and a couple others.  Samsung is
         NOT supported and there are some monitors which won't even
         work in simple VGA mode.  This surprises me since the
         Samsung 3 is currently one of the most popular monitors. 
         There is a custom setting, but it hangs the computer.  So
         unless you either own a supported monitor, or one whose
         synch and frequency settings match a supported monitor
         EXACTLY, you are taking a chance.
           My friend has the 24x with a NEC 3 series without a
         problem, but is much less than impressed.  His SMODE program
         is identical to mine.  No improvements.  No 800 tech support
         number.  
           In retrospect, I'd suggest either an Ultra or an Orchid. 
         Try to get something with the Sierra chip in it.

         Charles