FuSchnick

Just wondering how quickly a newcomer like myself might be able to get his grubby hands on this game... Obviously this question is mainly aimed at BTS themselves...

Any "M64" version of a TNT2 is actually a slower version. Mainly because they are using cheaper VRAM. The M64's are usually priced much lower, but the performance is WORSE than a normal TNT2, not better (which the box might try and make you believe...) Think of M64's as the "economy" version of a TNT2. Regular, and "Pro" TNT2s are a pretty good deal already. Anything higher than a TNT 2 would be somewhat wasted on a 400mhz CPU (ie you COULD get a fancy new GeForce2, but you would not see much performance difference, because it would be sitting around waiting for your CPU to get its lazy ass moving all the time). Also, The entire nVidia series (TNT 1 & 2, Geforce 1 & 2) have always had much better image quality and overall featureset than 3Dfx cards have had. Image is getting better in the newest Voodoos (5 and 6), but they cost a friggin FORTUNE.