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Re: XCOM Interceptor 3DFX Question

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From: agame...
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 00:00
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John,

  I received a reply from Jef Reynders (  jef.re...@unicall.be ) to an
earlier post I'd made on the same subject.  Here's his reply:

|> Hi, a few weeks ago, I had the same problem (same card too). You have to
|> download the latest Monster 3D drivers from the Diamond-website and install
|> them. After doing so, your card will show up. If you encounter any more
|> problems, just post them here and I'll help you.

  Now, prior to his reply, I believe I'd been using the 3DFX drivers for the
Voodoo chipset.  In the Interceptor Setup Screen only options 1 and 2 were
offered, and, as I mentioned in my original post, Interceptor wouldn't let me
select option 2.

  I installed the Diamond drivers and, poof!, option 3 showed up, and it worked
fine.  However, no change on option 2.

  I suggest trying the different drivers.  Juggle 3DFX's and Diamonds to see
which works best.

  Usually, I prefer the Chipset makers drivers (for my STB Lightspeed 128 as
well as the Monster3D)  they seem to be a bit more stable than the card maker's.
However, in this case, it looks like I'll have to go with the cardmaker's if I
want to play Interceptor with 3D Acceleration.

  By the way, I'm using DirectX 6 as well.

  Good luck,

  Frank

  P.S.  Please let me know if you ever get option 2 to work.
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