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Re: Are there ANY games that use 3DNow *fully* besides Q2?

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From: Mike Baker
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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From: Mike Baker <mike@surfer-rosa.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Are there ANY games that use 3DNow *fully* besides Q2?
Date: 1998/12/23
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