Many users wrote about this game and lack support in Windows XP environment with FastVoodoo2 3.0/3.5 XP drivers. Well, one of new features of FastVoodoo2 4.0 XP will be a better compatibility with more titles and the number of these playable includes Diablo II.

A screenshot of this follows:



Your Voodoo2 based card will have a "new life" with OpenGL game too because WichedGL driver is not necessary with FV2 4.0 XP: in most cases in fact you can use Voodoo driver bundled with the game

WizMark (1.94mb) is a 3D performance benchmark created by 3Dfx Interactive, Inc. at 1996 that measures the performance of Microsoft's Direct3D(tm) and 3D hardware accelerators. The benchmark utilizes essential 3D rendering features which provide enhanced visual realism. These features include: gouraud shading, perspective correct texture-mapping, Gouraud modulated texture mapping, texture bilinear filtering, texture LOD mip mapping, alpha-blending and Z-buffering.



Download it here.

Patch for 3dfx Voodoo4 and 3dfx Voodoo5 cards: it allows an optimal execution of Blood Rayne game on Windows XP based systems that have these 3dfx adapters.

Download [1.07mb, zip file]

New press release received from XGI. Here it is:

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Play games on home of XGI™ and get a chance to win the world-first Volari™ Duo graphic card

Taipei, December 5th, 2003 --- XGI™ Technology Inc, an innovative graphics chipsets supplier, will hold an all-new website launching event on December 8th, 2003 at http://www.xgitech.com. In addition to the launching event, XGI™ will also celebrate the availability of Volari™ Duo-based solutions on the market. In this event, XGI™ invites every one to participate the puzzle game of Volari™ Duo. Every participant will have the opportunity to win a world-first Volari™ Duo graphic card manufactured by Club-3D and PowerColor Technology. There will also be numbers of prizes sponsored by ABIT Computer Corp, Chaintech Technology and Zuxxez.

"Since the introduction of Volari™ GPUs in this September, XGI™ has continually co-operated with numerous developers in related to the graphics business." PR manager of XGI™ says. "XGI™ exerts it strength to ensure that Volari™ GPUs have the best hardware design and software support. By the opportunity of this website's launching event, XGI™ will interact with global end-users and introduce more information on the architecture of Volari™ GPUs."

About XGI Technology

XGI Technology Inc., originated from eXtreme Graphics Innovation, was founded in June 2003 and is headquartered in Taipei Taiwan. XGI is a leading visual computing and GPU design company. Its core-management team is made up from a wide range of industry leading expertise who came from such as SiS (TSE:2363), and Trident (Nasdaq:TRID). With this combination of experiences in 3D GPU and visual computing industry, XGI aims to deliver a powerful and feature-packed GPU performance to enrich the user experience. Coming from the former SiS Multimedia Product Division and Trident Graphic Division, XGI has positioned itself as a Fabless IC design company. It offers a full range of video solution for Professional, Entertainment and now Mobile usage. XGI's business model is to provide complete video solutions, from GPU to video bridge and video processors, to customers worldwide and ultimately integrate XGI solutions to be part of the everyday lifestyle.

For more detailed information, please visit XGI website: http://www.xgitech.com/

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The next Voodoo2-Windows 2k/XP driver introduces new functions for FastVoodoo2 series. For example it supports Quake3 Arena with both Voodoo driver and default driver, via WickedGL of course.

We are running several tests about it: now I report fps measurements and image quality samples which have get with this system:

- Intel Pentium 4 platform equipped with Intel chip-set (northbridge and southbridge)
- 3dfx Voodoo2 12mb in SLI setup
- MS Windows XP Pro + SP1a + MS DirectX 9b
- FastVoodoo2 4.0 XP Gold Edition beta 5

and Quake 3, without patches or updates.

After selecting Voodoo driver in video menu and using these settings



we have runned Demo01 in benchmark mode and the measured average value of fps is 39.

The related image sample (captured not in demo mode) is



Look this image at full size


Using WickedGL and with this video setup



fps avg value is 44.5 while this is the analog screenshot



Look this image at full size


Shortly, i say that the Voodoo driver for this game (unsupported by previous FastVoodoo2 releases) gives better quality for video output and a little lessening of speed that does not compromise a nice gaming.

WickedGL driver, instead, allows best performance and it's very advisable for multiplayer gamers.

New press release received from XGI. Here it is:

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XGI™ introduced new members of high level management

Taipei, December 3rd, 2003 --- XGI™ Technology Inc, an innovative graphics chipsets supplier, today, December 3rd , 2003, announced two new members of high level management, Eddy Huang and Robert Fang. Since founded on June 1st, 2003, XGI™ has continued to seek excellent and experienced managerial members based on its innovative R&D team and creative marketing group.
Mr. Robert Fang, new Operation V.P. of XGI™ Technology, has broad experience in IC and semiconductor business operation, product planning and technology, particularly in multimedia and digital video IC products. In addition, Mr. Fang has been dedicated for over 20 years in VLSI product development and Consumer multimedia IC products. Most recently, Mr. Fang was V.P. operation and Co-founder of Divio Inc, a private company (now merged with ESS Tech).
Mr. Eddy Huang, new V.P. of Product & Technology in XGI™ Technology, has strong experience in ASIC design from various semiconductor IP developers with more than 20-year experience and is also known for great content knowledge, business intuition, and attention to technical detail. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Huang was V.P. BIOS Engineering of Phoenix Technologies Inc. for last three years.
"In the foreseeable future, XGI™ is aiming to become the world leading GPU provider." said Chris Lin, CEO of XGI™ Technology, Inc. "Capable and experienced managerial members like Eddy and Robert to integrate the resource between R&D and marketing are the key element to the success of XGI™. Without any doubt, the addition of Eddy and Robert to XGI™ will not only strengthen our R&D competence, but also assist XGI™ with the expansion of our apparel practice in the global marketplace."

About XGI Technology

XGI Technology Inc., originated from eXtreme Graphics Innovation, was founded in June 2003 and is headquartered in Taipei Taiwan. XGI is a leading visual computing and GPU design company. Its core-management team is made up from a wide range of industry leading expertise who came from such as SiS (TSE:2363), and Trident (Nasdaq:TRID). With this combination of experiences in 3D GPU and visual computing industry, XGI aims to deliver a powerful and feature-packed GPU performance to enrich the user experience. Coming from the former SiS Multimedia Product Division and Trident Graphic Division, XGI has positioned itself as a Fabless IC design company. It offers a full range of video solution for Professional, Entertainment and now Mobile usage. XGI's business model is to provide complete video solutions, from GPU to video bridge and video processors, to customers worldwide and ultimately integrate XGI solutions to be part of the everyday lifestyle.

For more detailed information, please visit XGI website: http://www.xgitech.com/

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New press release received from XGI. Here it is:

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All-new web site launches for XGI™

Taipei, December 1st, 2003 --- XGI™ Technology Inc, an innovative graphics chipsets supplier, today announced its all-new website launching event to be held on December 8th, 2003 at http://www.xgitech.com. In addition to the launching event, XGI™ will also celebrate for the availability of Volari™ Duo-based solutions on the market.
The revolutionary BitFluent™ architecture of Volari™ Duo which supports two graphics processors on one board has been intensely discussed among the power-user community as an exciting new technology. With BitFluent™ architecture, Volari™ Duo™ can deliver nearly double the performance from traditional GPU technology.
Furthermore, to continue its revolutionary technical developments, XGI™ has numerous collaboration projects that are working closely with global leaders of IT industry, including Intel®, Microsoft®, AMD®, and major game and software developers. Mission of XGI™ is not only to develop the fastest GPU, but to develop one that provides the best support and compatibility. As one of the top three graphics chipset providers, XGI™ is responsible for delivering the ultimate graphics performance to customers. XGI is devoted to offer the cinematic computing experience of Volari™ series products to every user worldwide.


About XGI Technology

XGI Technology Inc., originated from eXtreme Graphics Innovation, was founded in June 2003 and is headquartered in Taipei Taiwan. XGI is a leading visual computing and GPU design company. Its core-management team is made up from a wide range of industry leading expertise who came from such as SiS (TSE:2363), and Trident (Nasdaq:TRID). With this combination of experiences in 3D GPU and visual computing industry, XGI aims to deliver a powerful and feature-packed GPU performance to enrich the user experience. Coming from the former SiS Multimedia Product Division and Trident Graphic Division, XGI has positioned itself as a Fabless IC design company. It offers a full range of video solution for Professional, Entertainment and now Mobile usage. XGI's business model is to provide complete video solutions, from GPU to video bridge and video processors, to customers worldwide and ultimately integrate XGI solutions to be part of the everyday lifestyle.

For more detailed information, please visit XGI website: http://www.xgitech.com/

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Patch for 3dfx Voodoo4 and 3dfx Voodoo5 cards: it allows an optimal execution of Spider-Man: The Movie game on Windows XP based systems that have these 3dfx adapters.

Download [1.09mb, zip file]

Hardware target: 3dfx Voodoo2/Voodoo2 SLI systems + latest Radeon or latest Geforce.
Software target: MS Windows 2000 and Windows XP environments.

Hi guys,

we know about configuration issues regarding system with Voodoo2 cards and Radeon 9500 and above and latest Geforce FX series.

So few days ago we have put on line FastVoodoo2 3.5 XP that has solved only a part of these problems: well a new release in beta step of FV2 is ready and some testers are already trying it.

If you have a system that matches targets above please reply here and give us availability to test this beta.

Of course, we don't accept all demands because are looking for one or two testers.

Tnx for reading it.

Please click here for screenshots view.

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Good updates for Voodoo2 and Voodoo2 SLI users: newer FastVoodoo2s are on line from this page: https://www.3dfxzone.it/dir/3dfx/voodoo2/drivers.htm

To make more clear there are two release: FastVoodoo2 4.0 Gold Edition (with reg file to enable edge antialiasing) for Windows 9X/ME environment and FastVoodoo2 3.5 XP for Windows 2000/XP.

Add-on

FastVoodoo2 related Wallpapers



Download from https://www.3dfxzone.it/dir/3dfx/fun


Please note this topic is for announcement only: support or discussions about FV2 releases in Voodoo2 Forums of this board.

Tnx for contribution and have fun





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Game: Soldier of Fortune (by Raven) without patches or updates

Graphic system:Voodoo2 SLI

OS: Windows XP Pro

Driver: FastVoodoo2 3.5 XP

Game graphic settings: All high details, 1024x768 screen resolution






Original bmp shots (zip file, 1.90mb) are here


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Just read this tutorial.

If you could ask something about it...I am here.

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Hi guys,

i have attached to this post a custumized Unreal2.ini file. It should improve the game compatibility with both Voodoo5 5500 card and Amigamerlin XP video driver.

Just some suggestions:

1)You have to copy Unreal2.ini file in System directory of Unreal 2.

2)Before overwriting the original Unreal2.ini making a copy of this in not a bad idea.

3)This new file supports Unreal 2 full version and not   the demo.

I ask you only to report here benefits and/or issues for further improvements.

Thank you in advance.


Download Attachment: Unreal2.zip - 4.86 KB

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