Re: 3dfx Image Degradation?

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From: Anders B Jansson
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 00:00

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S3 Trio64 and Orchid R3D, 1280x1024@75 on my Samsung syncmaster 20GLs and no problems with blur.

Instead of tinkering with the videocable a got a dsub->bnc cable without chokes.

               // Anders
>Philip Poe wrote:
>> 
>> I was using Mystique 220 + Hitachi CM751 19" at 1152x864 at 99Hz.
>> The effect was dramatic (and thouroughly dissapointing)
>> It went from razor sharp to fuzzy. Setting refresh rate to 75-85hz helped,
>> but in the end, I went to 1024x768 @ 85hz. Minimal if any effect there.
>> It seems that the 3DFX card has a limited amount of bandwidth it can
>> pass-thru. Btw, I have Orchid R3D, thick cable. Cards are next to each
>> other.

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