James,
I tried the test with software rendering, detail set to 100%, with 1-sided
model on and all the other texture and effects options off. These settings
gave me a frame rate of 51fps.
With all of the effects options on and a two-sided model, the frame rate
dropped to 10fps.
Actually, I tried the same settings but with the directX renderer and got
frame rates slower by 1-2 fps.
I am running an AthlonXP 1600+ (1.4 gHz) with 256 MB PC2100 DDR RAM and a
Matrox G550 DualHead video card with 32MB of DDR memory. Perhaps the
discrepancy between the DirectX and software results are due to my Matrox
card not being a powerhouse in the 3d area or is not completely compliant
with the renderer.
Thanks,
Mathew J. Ray
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Given the above facts...we are considering using SOFTWARE RENDERING...so we
basically need the most powerful computer.
Here's where I need your help...can some folks out there (the ones who have
powerful computers) run the macromedia
http://www.macromedia.com/support/director/ts/documents/render_test.htm
"Shockwave player 3D rendering test"
but only use SOFTWARE RENDERING!
Can you guys give me your frame rate and computer config? Processor,
speed, system memory, OS, video card, VRAM?
THANKS!
James Tu
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