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

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From: cK{SpLatt}
Date: Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00

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On Mon, 20 Jul 1998 21:28:25 -0500, "Brett I. Holcomb"
<bretth@txk777.com> wrote:

>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

I hear that the Diamond is faster in 24mb SLI mode, but not 12mb. It's
kinda wierd actually. But from the what i've heard the Canopus Pure3d
Voodoo2 offers additional software things, and some other featured
programs.
Frip

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Subject: Re: Canopus Pure3D Vs. Diamond Monster 3D II...?
Date: 1998/08/01
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