Re: Upgrade Recommendations Needed For Gaming

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From: jo... JH
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 1995 00:00

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18rc...@hqafsoc.afsoc.af.mil (18rcacac) wrote:

>Hi!

>Just tried out WCIII on my system and was disappointed to find out that 
>even though I can fight battles in SVGA mode, the frame rate is slowed down 
>just enough to make it too tough to play.  I have a 486DX2/66, 20MB RAM, 
>and a Stealth 24 ISA video card.

>I have a couple of upgrade options, but I'm not sure which would be better 
>for my gaming needs. I can get a 486DX2/100 or a better VLB video card.  
>Which would be the most effective upgrade?  Also, I've noticed the Stealth 
>64 DRAM card seems to be more expensive than others.  Is there another 
>brand that offers the same or better performance and compatibility, but at 
>a lower cost?

>Thanks!
>Rich


	I'd say go with a better video card, certainly VLB if you have it.  I
have a DX2/66 with 8MB RAM and a Stealth 24 VLB, and have very good
frame rates as a general rule except with things like hi-res in Flight
Unlimited.
	I wouldn't buy Diamond again though, ever.  If I were in your place
I'd go with a nice Hercules...


					Joe Hachem

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Subject: Re: Upgrade Recommendations Needed For Gaming
Date: 1995/09/20
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