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Re: 3dfx Image Degradation?

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From: David Bohnenberger
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 00:00
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Eduardo Carvalho wrote:

> I have a Righteous 3d for almost a year now, and my default resolution
> in Windows is 1024x768x16bit colors.
> I am unable to notice any difference as far as 2d sharpness goes.
> I've heard on the Usenet that the Righteous' pass-cable used to have a
> better quality than Monster 3d...

Well... are aftermarket "better" pass through cables available? I'd hate to
base my choice on which card came with the better cable.

> Anyway, it seems to me that the users that noticed any kind of
> degradation were working in unusually high resolutions, beyond the
> common needs of the average user.
>
> -- Eduardo
>
> RCR 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.
> >
> > Is this a problem?
> >
> > Are any particular Voodoo cards more or less of a problem in the
> > regard?
> >
> > Thanks.



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Subject: Re: 3dfx Image Degradation?
Date: 1997/12/21
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