V3 2K PCI v's TNT2 Vanta PCI v's TNT2 M64 PCI

[Handy Andy]

I need a PCI video card cheep and Im looking at the following cards:
Voodoo3 2k 16MB PCI
TNT2 Vanta 32MB PCI
TNT2 M64 32MB PCI

Which is best?

My PC spec:
AMD K6-2 500
98MB PC100
Cheepy mobo

 

[Kane17]

I think the Voodoo sounds best overall out of them since you got k6-2.

 

[KilrB]

I have a TNT2 M64 I bought for $61. I have it overclocked to 160Mhz with the memory set at 151Mhz using PowerStrip. I'm running a CeleronII [email protected] with 96MB RAM. In Unreal Tournament I'm getting 42FPS in 800x600 w/med skin, high world & 16bit color in a medium sized map. Alot of people hate this card because of it's low band width. While i'll agree it's not the greatest, but it's not the worst either. I think i've read here that VooDoo2's are very overclockable and can be had fairly cheap. If you could get a TNT2 M64 cheaper than what I paid go for it, otherwise go for a V2 or save your money and get a G-Force. I think an SDR can be had for $150 now.

Gene

 

[KilrB]

Opps! I didn't read you post very well! If you really want a PCI version VooDoo is the way to go!

Gene

 

[VanDamage]

Guys guys guys... Who says the AMD k6-2 is bad?? Man, I have AMD k6-2 550 mhz, 128 mb pc100 ram and an awsome Voodoo 3 3000 AGP, and I get 45 fps CONSTANTLY in Unreal Tournament. The AMD k6-2 + V3 (3000 version preferably) rocks
And no, AMD k6-2 is NOT bad as many says!!

 

[morphious]

i say amd k6-2 is bad i used to have it and it always froze and had some kind of problem every 10min

 

[morphious]

i say amd k6-2 is bad i used to have it and it always froze and had some kind of problem every 10min

 

[triton2]

i dont like my k6-2... my pentiumII whoops ass all over the amd and even at lower clock speeds

 

[RoadWarrior]

I'd suggest the V3. You didn't say whose Nvidia cards they are, but the quality and support from 3dfx are hard to beat. I also happen to think it will be the fastest of the bunch in your system, but that's the kind of statement that starts flame wars here.

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[Handy Andy]

Cheers everyone!
Looks like I'll be buying a v3 2k PCI then.
If anyone knows of the cheapest place to buy one, let me know. I am in the UK though dont forget!

Cheers.