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jo...@vir.com (JH) wrote:

>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?
 
> 	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...

I have a Hercules Dynamite Power VLB w/ 2MB DRAM.  This card *rocks*
in DOS and is not bad for Windoze either.  I get 46+ fps in 3DBENCH
with only a 486dx2/66 (and 16 MB).  However, Hercules Dynamite's 
DRAM doesn't handle high resolutions and color depths (i.e., SVGA)
well, so, if you're looking for a card to play games exclusively in
SVGA mode, I'd recommend a faster, newer card like the Millineum.
Just my $.02 worth....

Mike