Video card for old PC -Diamond V550(TNT) or V3 2000?

Ark

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What video card should I use for kids PC (old learning games and internet use) in P2 233 PC?
It will be no 3D gaming, just simple stuff.
Currently PC uses Diamond V550 (TNT AGP) in WinME, but will move to WP home soon.
Now I have also Voodoo3 2000 AGP with 16MB, but I think V550 is nVIDIA TNT and better drivers available.
Any Ideas?
 

CStroman

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I've used both cards (pci version), and two things I'd like to point out are that the V550 runs hotter than the Voodoo3, and the fan that came on my V550 has gotten old and started to get loud. The Voodoo3 uses a passive heatsink.
 

Ark

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I don't have a fan on V550 (AGP OEM), It was working in different PCs for 3 years without any problems.
 

Zambonni

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The 2d quality may be better on the 3dfx card.
I am unsure about the winxp 3dfx driver quality/compatability though.

Safest bet would probably be the tnt.
 

Workin'

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My V550 didn't have a fan and it is also still working well after more than 3 years. Compatible with everything, too.