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On Sun, 8 Aug 2004 21:11:05 +0100 "Danny" <Danny__grant@///hotmail.com> meeped
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>Pat wrote:
>> I'm new at this, but what is open GL and what is the benefit? I'm
>> going to be upgrading my video card, but right now I have a Radeon
>> 7500. I have a AMDXP 2000+. Should I install 1.0 gig DDR? What do
>> I need to do to play DOOM 3?
>>
>
>You need a better video card for a start, and not ATi - they're apparently
>addressing their Opengl shortcomings but it's taken 2 years and their Doom 3
>drivers are highly BETA.
>Opengl is basically the best option if you're on an Nvidia card - where
>Direct3D could be accused of being bloaty openg is more streamlined and
>'pure'.
>For a new card I'd recommend the 6800 GT or Ultra without hesitation - it is
>an outstanding piece of technology.
>As for the RAM, yes, if you can, get another gig - can never have too much
>RAM. Your CPU will be a bottleneck though - I don't know if you'd be able to
>play at medium settings with it even *with* a GT...
OpenGL ROCKS !!
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