Voodoo 3 3000 Vs. Geforce 2 MX?????????

09-02-2000, 07:28 | posts: n/a

My system; Pent 3 700 , 256 ram @100 mhz... At1024x768 and 1280x1024, How much faster is the MX than a Voodoo 3 3000 , both at default clockspeeds? What about overclocking capabilities of both?

10-26-2000, 12:13 | posts: n/a

lool...voodoo 3 3000 gets its ass kicked even from tnt2-a (ga-660..overclocked of course) and the mx is a serious challenger for v5500, not for v3000 as for overclock....mx is much better for overclock, th v3000 cant be overclocked much without a cooler because it hangs...and even so, overclocked is very unstable conclusion : mx is waaaay better than v3000

11-01-2000, 16:16 | posts: n/a

Hmm nice informative reply to his question. lol. Answer for it is more likely that the MX will help you in a few areas. First I would ask what games do you play? The only AND I REPEAT ONLY!!!! game that I have noticed my 3000 unable to handle at 1024 x 768 is Asherons Call. The limited 16mb of memory results in white textures in that game. Ohh well Deus Ex had a few times that it dropped to a crawl but there was only 2 that I recall. Otherwise the game ran perfectly. I dont play Quake 3 as it is nothing compared to games that came before it. UT, TF, CT, etc. That said I am considering a MX card. Because I want a faster card for my computer? No. But I am purchasing a video card for a second computer anyways. And I have heavily considered the mx or the ATI Radeon. Radeon is better from what I hear, faster than Geforce II GTS in high res 32 bit and not a bad price, Around $150 from pricwatch for the DDR card, but I also hear there are lots of issues with certain games like Asherson Call for the Radeon. So I can get me a cheap MX to tide me over till something really impressive comes out. Like 60fps FSAA at 1024 x 768 or a game that ACTULLY LOOKS BETTER BECAUSE OF T&L!!! SHEESH!!! Games that use T&L now run plenty fast enough without hardware T&L. So come on developers, give us a MMORPG that has the character graphics of Soul Caliber.Ok sorry for my rant. <IMG SRC="http://www.guru3d.com/ubb/redface.gif">) But back to the point. First are there games you are noticing problesm with? If not then ask yourself why you want to upgrade?

11-03-2000, 18:58 | posts: n/a

mx is the way to go t&l is a key factor. unless you go for radeon 32mb sdr. it has the the features to wipe them both out.

01-05-2001, 15:47 | posts: n/a

I went from a V3 2000 to a MX.....get the idea yet? Speed wise? on my computer Duron 785(oc) with 128 pc133 all games run at 1200+ res without slow down, yes even Quake3 with all features on. With my Voodoo I had to run at 800 max, and sometimes 640 ! With FSAA on I still run Quake 3 etc at around 800 or 960 res. The MX is at least 2 times the speed of a Voodoo 3. Really even if you are a Voodoo die hard fan like I was you will be amazed a the value of a MX

brwmogazos · 03-03-2001, 16:33 | posts: 39

The GF 2 MX hits voodoo 5?Oh i dont think so guyz?Try colin mc rae 2 in full graphics with the voodoo and driver as well?I think you'll change your minds.

Y2A · 03-11-2001, 09:36 | posts: 564

Lol all I know is that I would get the MX over the V3 in a heart beat lol no questions asked, just due to performance and longevity, those are key reasons that its crushes the Voodoo 3 in plus its clock speed i believe is 240, if im not mistaken or something like that. And the MX crushes the Voodoo 4 and competes w/ the 5, why would you wan't to compare it to a low end card like a voodoo 3?

Vincent MacLeod · 03-13-2001, 07:59 | posts: 1,641 | Location: I don't live anywhere, I stay every

VooDoo3 on MX <IMG SRC="smileys/eek.gif"> Voodoo3 sure lost this battle.Voodoo5 will be it challenger. <IMG SRC="smileys/knock.gif">

Aris · 03-16-2001, 02:51 | posts: 607

What voodoo? I think 3dfx is Nvidia property know right???? all 3dfx cards are going down the toilet no support no drivers no nothing at least thats what I've heard

05-23-2001, 00:26 | posts: n/a

Am I retarded, or is it possible that I had better frame rates in NHL 2001 with my old Voodoo 3 3000 than with my new nVidia GeForce 2 MX?? It seems like the Voodoo was faster!! Maybe its my 500Mhz P3, its runs as fast as a 3 pack-a-day smoker after a 12 mile marathon run <IMG SRC="smileys/dead.gif">

DSparil · 05-23-2001, 01:58 | posts: 2,389 | Location: Tampa Bay, FL

Tom, im not familiar with the game NHL 2001, but does it have Glide support? If it does, than it is very possible that it ran a little faster on the V3. Glide supported games blaze on Voodoo cards. UT is a good example of that. 
 
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Ice Cold · 05-23-2001, 22:09 | posts: 6,371 | Location: belgium

that's one of the games who likes the voodoo 
remember that the P4 just LOVES Q3A... <IMG SRC="smileys/evil.gif">