Arr matey, ye scallywags be crafting their own ancient Voodoo graphics cards to sail the digital seas!
2024-04-18
Arrr mateys be craftin' their very own 3dfx Voodoo, a bespoke relic o' a graphics card, from naught but their own hands and wits. 'Tis a sight to behold, aye, as they be creatin' a treasure fit fer plunderin' in this digital age!
In the days of yore, when a 3dfx-powered graphics card was the pinnacle of 3D acceleration for us landlubbers, a pair of enthusiasts hath embarked on a grand adventure to create their own custom version of a classic Voodoo graphics card. Goes by the names of Oscar Barea and Ash Evans, these two scallywags have been toiling away on their project since 2022, as reported by the good ship Tom's Hardware.Their creation, the "VoodooX" card, be based on the legendary 3dfx VSA-100 GPU, known for its use in the Voodoo4 4500 and Voodoo5 5500. The card be fitted with auctioned-off VSA100 chips, allowing for 32MB of RAM, a feat requiring considerable effort to achieve. But the real treasure lies in their support for DVI video output, a vast improvement over the archaic VGA. Aye, the visual quality be as sharp as a cutlass!This voyage through computing history be a nostalgic one indeed. The dedication shown by these fine buccaneers in reviving such a vital piece of tech history warms this old pirate's heart. Though the days of new Voodoo graphics cards be long gone, this passion project be a veritable treasure trove for those who yearn to relive the glory days of 3dfx and its mighty Voodoo GPUs.