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First post, by F2bnp

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Gentlemen,I'm trying to create a retro pc for my games and so I would like opinions.So far I've collected 72 mb ram and a 233 mhz P2 processor.But the best pci card I have in here is a Matrox Mystique with 2 mb ram plus 😜
So I would like opinions on what card I should pick up.I was thinking of a Voodoo 2 or a Millennium 2 or G200 but I don't really know.I also have a S3 Trio 64V+ but I've never tested it,will it do the job?

Last edited by F2bnp on 2007-10-14, 10:04. Edited 1 time in total.

Reply 1 of 4, by Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman

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F2bnp wrote:

Gentlemen,I'm trying to create a retro pc for my games and so I would like opinions.So far I've collected 72 mb ram and a 266 mhz P2 processor.But the best pci card I have in here is a Matrox Mystique with 2 mb ram plus 😜
So I would like opinions on what card I should pick up.I was thinking of a Voodoo 2 or a Millennium 2 or G200 but I don't really know.I also have a S3 Trio 64V+ but I've never tested it,will it do the job?

Since you already have a Matrox Mystique --which is a pretty good 2D card, then you should pick Voodoo 2 for GLide games.

Never thought this thread would be that long, but now, for something different.....
Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman.

Reply 2 of 4, by F2bnp

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Yes that's what I was thinking,voodoo 2 was THE card back then 😜
Mystique has served me well over the years but when I tried to play Blood 2,it killed me 😜
Problem is where I find such a card.Well I'll find some guy who doesn't want it anymore and exchange it for some sdram.Anyway I have some friends around who have old PCs,it can't be one of them must have a voodoo 2.
Thanks 😉
Hey about the Trio 64V+,does anyone know anything about it?Is it good enough to handle Direct 3D or Glide?

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Ok I searched a bit my junk and found these cards:

S3 Trio 64V+,Matrox Millennium 2,Matrox Millennium G200,Matrox Mystique(with 2 mb ram plus),S3 Virge

Until I get my hands on the Voodoo 2 which one should I prefer?
Remember my system: P2 233 mhz,72 mb ram

Reply 3 of 4, by kreats

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G200 is clearly the best amongst that lot. The Virge is better for compatibility with older DOS games though (has some bodgy D3D acceleration too). A Voodoo3 would be ideal if you can find one.