[ut2003io] radeon 9700 - all ATI users

[David Hedbor]

Paul Berger <sanepsycho at globaldialog.com> writes:

> I just installed the 2.9.6 fireGL drivers with my 9000 Pro and it went
> from 4-8 FPS in areas of the IronDiety level to 18-34 in those same
> areas now (worst is in the small room with the fans).
>
> Big improvement for the drivers, just make sure you specify the fireGL
> version when downloading or else you will get the 2.5.1 version.

How does it compare to windows? Meaning, how good/bad are these
drivers, really? I'm about to buy a new box and right now I'm leaning
towards GeForce 4 Ti 4600. I am thinking about the Radeon 9700 too but
alas, I run Linux almost exclusively, so good Linux GL performance is
a must.

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