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Subject: Re: Video Cards & Chessbase Programs (TNT2/Voodoo3)

Author: Len Eisner

Date: 15:50:09 06/15/99

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On June 15, 1999 at 00:03:36, Timothy J. Frohlick wrote:

>The 3D accelerator cards are not even used by non-3D programs.  Therefore all of
>them should work with all the chess programs.  The question arises as to
>which 2D video card you are using.
>
>Tim

Cards based on the TNT2 and Voodoo3 are 2D/3D cards.  You don't need a separate
2D card.

Chess programs use these cards as 2D cards, That is, they don't take advantage
of the 3D acceleration.  My concern was that there would be some incompatibility
due to the large amount of RAM on the cards (up to 32MB).  I read that Fritz had
problems in the past with fast cards with lots of RAM.  The problem is supposed
to be fixed.  I just want to make sure.

Len



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