Re: Math Co-Processor and Doom

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From: wei... Jason Weiler
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 1994 23:00

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Chris 'Strunoph' Norman (cbno...@undergrad.math.uwaterloo.ca) wrote:
: Stupid question perhaps, but there's no answer in the FAQ to this one.
: Will a math co-processor speed up Doom?  I'm running a 486DLC/40, and
: if I get a 20% increase in speed or more it'll be worth the $$$ to me.

>From what I hear, a 386 w/ an FPU will kick ass all over a 486 w/o an FPU
I've seen DOOM run on a 486DX 33 and it was quite smooth and playable.  If 
you don't have an FPU, I'd strongly recommend getting one, and not just for
DOOM.

Later,
Jason Weiler
wei...@rpi.edu

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