> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kristin Burns [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 9:03 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PCBUILD] AMD K6-2 and Video Cards
>
>
> I read somewhere on the internet that reviewed motherboards
> and processors,
> that the new video cards using the TNT Riva chipset do not
> work with the ADM
> K6-2.  I just bought a new motherboard (DFI P5BV3+) with a
> AMD K6-2 350mhz
> processor.  I was thinking of getting the Diamond Viper 550,
> but I am now
> not sure if this will work or not.
> Does anybody know for
> sure if this is in
> fact true??


Yes and No, just make sure you get the Latest AGP GART (Graphic Address
Remapping Table)driver for your chipset, (ie www.sis.com.tw for SiS 559x
chipsets; www.ali.com.tw for ALi Alladin V; www.via.com.tw for VIA MVP4).

Technically it's NOT a problem with the K6-2, its a problem with the Chipset
of the motherboard.

As Alwayz make sure you can get an exchange from your Retailer just in case
Y Card will not Work with X Motherboard.  I know of several people that have
had success with the Asus P5AB and Tyan Trinity S1590 and nVidia Riva TNT
boards.  I myself would much rather buy a 3DFX Voodoo Banshee if I had a
3DNOW! processor (don't forget the WinChip-2 3D has 3DNOW! too).  3DFX has
really streamlined their Drivers to take advantage of 3DNOW. Secondly the
Banshee doesn't use AGP's GART or DME; Banshee uses AGP as a souped up PCI
Slot. Therefore doesn't require a GART driver or Corelogic that is flawless.

>  Also, does anybody have any recommendations on
> what kind of
> video card to get??  I was also thinking about the Matrox
> Millinium card.

The Millenium G200 is a nice card, but see above.

> The PC will be used both as a business type PC and a game machine.  My
> boyfriend wants to be able to play games like Dear Hunter 3-D
> on it! :)

nVidia RIVA

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