V3 2K Compliance

[Gigahert]

I was wondering if the Voodoo3 2000 (AGP) is compatable with AGP x1? I recently have a ATI Rage Fury that has AGP x2 capabilities, yet works with my mobo since the Rage Fury is compatable w/ x1 AGP... though, I know the V3 is x2 compatable, I have no idea if it's x1 compatable.

Thanks,
Gig

[This message has been edited by Gigahert (edited 09-25-2000).]

[aug1516]

Yes if something is 2x compatabile it will work fine at 1x.

[Gigahert]

Thanks for replying.

Not many games even today use x2 or x4 times AGP technology do they?

[Screwdriver]

Yes, it should be compatible. Anything that does use 2x or 4x indeed doesn’t gain anything really. The thing to look out for: The leads on a v3 2k that plug into the AGP slot do not have the same ‘breaks’ as 2x and 4x cards. That means that if your MB has one of those broken up 4x AGP slots, a v3 2k is NOT going to fit in it. An older MB with a standard AGP slot should be able to house anything, all though not support all of the new AGP standards.

[Gigahert]

Thanks guys!
I've got my V3 installed and am loving it!

I used to get 31fps - Q3A demo1.
Now I get 48fps! I love this baby!
The guy I bought it off included a heat sink and a 486 fan, so it's overclocking time for my

[fx]

[MPervaiz]

Hi man,
I've got a V3 2K too. Kindly tell me how to get the fps reading in Q3A. I'm new with this game. (have'nt checked out fps in any other game too, don't know how to)
Thanks .

[Gigahert]

MPervaiz,
You need to bring down the console (~) and type /cg_drawfps 1
This will display your "real time" fps rate in-game.

If you want to do a benchmark, you can type /timedemo 1
Then run a demo (usualy demo1 is ran for bm-ing)

[MPervaiz]

Hi Gigahert,
Appreciate your help. I'll try it out right away.

Thanks.
MPervaiz