I'm looking for a cool 3D screensaver

[xmastree]

Right, I've got this new PC running pretty stable now.

XP pro, Athlon 64 3000, 1GB, GeForce 7500/256MB. So it should be reasonable. I'm looking for a visually stunning 3D screensaver to see how good it can look.
All the ones I've found seem suspicious, asking for email addresses etc... I don't want spyware, I just want a screensaver.

Any suggestions?

[Airbozo]

reallyslick.com (http://reallyslick.com)

They will stress your system. Or try nVidia.com for some really heavy 3D stuff. you will have to search the site to find the savers.

[Luke122]

Oh Snap! I was going to suggest that exact site!

Ok, well then look up VRman. I'm not sure he has a site anymore, but some of his stuff was really, err... slick also.

:D

[Airbozo]

http://3planesoft.com/


EDIT: BTW I used to work with the guy that wrote the SS's at reallyslick.com at SGI. We still have lunch once a month. Last time I spoke with him I encouraged him to write more. We'll see...

[Luke122]

Well hey, pass on some more positive feedback from me.. I love his work! :D

[Airbozo]

I wish I could share the Screensaver he wrote for an sgi system. It takes at least 4 processors, 2 high end graphics cards and 16 gb of memory just to load. To get 60 fps you need at least 8 processors and 3 GPU pipes and it helps to have 32gb of memory.

I will pass on the praise to him. It might encourage him to do more. I mentioned to him that I would like him to do a TBCS version of a screensaver in full OpenGL with lighting effects and all the cool visuals. I will bug him next week when I take him out for a pint.

[Greco101]

What is OpenALwEAX.exe that's in the pack?


It takes at least 4 processors, 2 high end graphics cards and 16 gb of memory just to load

:o

[Killdrath]

According to the readme, the openalweax.exe is the installer for the Open AL sound driver needed by the fireworks screensaver.

[NamesAreUseless]

Hmmm....you want a 3d screensaver so you can use it (kinda like the shader test thing on games) to see if your computer can handle it?

[xmastree]

Hmmm....you want a 3d screensaver so you can use it (kinda like the shader test thing on games) to see if your computer can handle it?

Yeah, what's wrong with that?

[xmastree]

reallyslick.com (http://reallyslick.com)
Hmm, what's with all the .tar.gz downloads? I'll download those on my linux box once I can pry it out of my wife's hands.

Edit: D'oh. I didn't see the all-in-one zip file, and ended up looking at the other OS ports...



http://3planesoft.com/Hmm, nice ones there, thanks.

[dgrmkrp]

I wish I could share the Screensaver he wrote for an sgi system. It takes at least 4 processors, 2 high end graphics cards and 16 gb of memory just to load. To get 60 fps you need at least 8 processors and 3 GPU pipes and it helps to have 32gb of memory.

I will pass on the praise to him. It might encourage him to do more. I mentioned to him that I would like him to do a TBCS version of a screensaver in full OpenGL with lighting effects and all the cool visuals. I will bug him next week when I take him out for a pint.

I downloaded the screen savers too and I have to say I just love them! Most work flawlessly with much higher settings that defaults.. my 6800 is still pretty powerful to handle the lattice at 90% detail, hi-poly count and some textures. Give him some feedback from me too: It's grrreat! Also, what kind of screensaver would eat so much resources?! more details!!! :D and at least a youtube video! :D Plus, I'm wondering if using a screen saver like that would be to the point of having a screen saver.. instead of turning the screen off with power savings, letting the video cool and the cpu do something else ;)

The tbcs-saver idea is great! What does he use for coding? And how does he make the screen savers? wow.. I've played with C for nvidia, but don't know nil about OpenGL.. and just above nil about coding..

I would like to make myself a nice logo that has lighting effects and such, but that actually moves.. not like the wallpaper..

[xmastree]

Digging up an old thread, but why start a new one?

http://www.electricsheep.org/

http://sheepserver.net/v2d6/gen/202/123871/0.jpg

[simon275]

xmastree use winrar (http://www.rarlab.com/) on windows to open tar files.

Nice screensavers.