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Re: 3dfx Image Degradation?

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From: Clay
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 00:00
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On Sun, 21 Dec 1997 02:09:42 -0600, "RCR" <rcr1954_atsign_ibm_dot_net>
wrote:

>I'm considering buying a Voodoo card but am concerned about reports of image
>degradation - no matter how great the 3d stuff is, I won't accept any
>3dfx-caused loss of sharpness in Windows apps.

I had similer concerns since I am also very picky, but I haven't had
any degradation with my Canopus Pure3D.  I could notice a difference
(my message box text got a bit darker) but I wouldn't call it
degradation.  I'm running at 1024 x 768 24 bit @ 80Hz with an STB
Nitro 3D as the 2D card.
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Clay Niemann
Armadillo Consulting & Graphics
http://www.dillonet.com
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Subject: Re: 3dfx Image Degradation?
Date: 1997/12/22
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