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Old August 23rd, 2002 Top | #1
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In the video configuration options there are three options:

1:Software
2:Opengl
3irect3d

Whats the best option for my system(see below)

AMD XP1600+
256MB RAM
ATI Radeon 32MB Graphics
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Old August 23rd, 2002 Top | #2
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Thanks Bluecat
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Old August 25th, 2002 Top | #4
 
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OpenGl is better than Direct3d
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Old August 25th, 2002 Top | #6
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opengl is better if u have a 32mb + video card.. i have a 128mb geforce 4 and direct 3d works better for me. Also, on my laptop i only have a 8mb video card.. the software setting works fine on cards 32mb and below.
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