Re: Canopus Pure3D Vs. Diamond Monster 3D II...?

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From: Brett I. Holcomb
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 00:00

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I imagine performance wise they aren't that far off.  I replaced my Monster
1 with a Pure 3D II (not the LX) and it does very well.  I got the model
with the cooling fan.



cYbErFaRt wrote in message <35B3ECAC.D9FDD4AC@newave.net.au>...
>The reviews i have seen say that the Diamond is faster. But either way
>the speed difference is so minute its not worth worrying about.
>Buy the card that has the best price or software package etc.
>
>Terry D wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I would like to know if Canopus's Pure3D II is better than Diamond's
Monster
>> II 12mb card.  From the reviews, Canopus's card is slightly faster than
>> Diamond's.  Can anyone tell me who owns this card if they are happy with
it?
>>  Any pluses or minuses to consider?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Terry

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From: "Brett I. Holcomb" <bretth@txk777.com>
Subject: Re: Canopus Pure3D Vs. Diamond Monster 3D II...?
Date: 1998/07/20
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