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    Should I buy a g400 max for this system?

    See topic: I'm trying to decide whether or not it's smart to buy one, considering the 'scalability'.

    [I will use it for quake2 and 3d design and 2d photoshop etc.]

    DUAL p2400, 256 mb, asus p2b.
    So what really is my question: What is the 'break even processor' and does it help to have dual processors or not?

    Thanks,
    Ruurd Boeke
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  • #2
    Hey Spider,

    With this version of forum software you can go in and delete your own messages. Just use the edit function.

    Joel
    Libertarian is still the way to go if we truly want a real change.

    www.lp.org

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    System Specs: AMD XP2000+ @1.68GHz(12.5x133), ASUS A7V133-C, 512MB PC133, Matrox Parhelia 128MB, SB Live! 5.1.
    OS: Windows XP Pro.
    Monitor: Cornerstone c1025 @ 1280x960 @85Hz.

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    • #3

      THANKS !!!..Joel..for deleting tip

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      • #4
        hey thanks spider.

        I use NT ofcourse for the dual system.. I think that the matrox is a good choice.. I actually lied.. I use an accelEclipse 32mb for the serious 3d stuff.. =]

        Still would be nice to use the matrox for quake and photoshop.. I think the dual system should do better then a single p3 550 or so.. so I should get good fps on q2.

        thanks!

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        • #5
          actually you should consider this video card setup...works with everything out there
          www.devildogs.com/tof/best3d.htm

          could someone make a link for this...html is not a strong point..

          -Dil
          Better to let one think you are a fool, than speak and prove it


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          • #6
            Hi !

            depend..U must knowe that having two P400 it doesent mean that u have a POWER like 800mhz processor...it actualy works on WIN NT system much better then with win95 or 98 .

            So if u use win95/98 u should take PIII500 or 550 because it will give more power then 2 PII@400 .

            about Vcards.. ofcourse I will advise you for Matrox MILL-G400MAX or atleast Matrox MILL-G400 SingleHead 32 mb if u dont nead TV or 2 monitors running in same time, but all TNT2 or UTNT2 are good choice to..if u nead realy good image & colors then G400 is much better choice .

            In name performance ...well G400 & G400MAX are KINGS in D3D @ HIGH RES 1024x768 x32 and above...its FASTER then TNT2/UTNT2 in 32 bit useing D3D.

            OPENGL...he !...thats good but TNT2/UTNT2 are a litle faster then G400/G400MAX...not much in some case eaven not.. but stil are..U will not notice that in Q2 or Q3 @1024x768x32 in other 3D aplications & programs I dont knowe.

            If u use 3d design u should take 32mbVcards G400/G400MAX or TNT2/UTNT2 doesent mater..they must be 32mb (bether HIGH TEXTURE PERFORMANCE)...

            look around this SITE about G400/G400MAX see what kind of trouble it have.. go to www.rivarave.com & do the same thing..then deside..the coice is yours ...

            I tryed some TNT2 & UTNT2 cards..but...I like G400 much better..performance..fast the same..VISUAL MUCH MUCH BETTER,COLORS eather STABILITY, better drivers for G400

            bye !


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            • #7
              Welcome to club!...if u buy it ..if not u are WELCOME on this site! .....

              bye!!

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