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Article #691Re: Are there ANY games that use 3DNow *fully* besides Q2?
From: Mike Baker
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 00:00
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 00:00
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In article <75ob35$2e6i$1@news.gate.net>, Rob Fullerton <robsNOSPAMtv@bigfoot.com> writes >The problem lies more in your choice of video card, not the system it is in. >If you had chosen a V2 instead of the TNT, you probably wouldn't be posting >any complaints. > >The Shuttle 569 is not a super socket 7, and the TNT would be easily beaten >by a Voodoo2 in this system. Add to that the fact that 3DNow! is much better >optimized for the V2. > Would you mind explaining how 3DNow! instructions are better optimized for the V2? >I have 2 systems running Hot 569's, K6-2 300 (at 375mhz), and Voodoo2's and >they do scream in all of these games. This combo runs games faster than >friends overclocked Celeron 300 and Spectra TNT card. If you are planning on >sticking with a TNT, then when you upgrade, don't settle for less than an >upper end P2, or you'll still be disappointed. > I have a TNT card and a PII-350, a friend a K62-350. Both run great. -- Mike Baker
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