Hi all
Post your 3dfx systems! That is the idea, since it would be nice to see what the people of 3dfxzone.it have been constructing all this time ;)
So to bring back my 3dfx life to a better spot, I have been re-building my 3dfx system since it was needed, the cables were kinda messy and now it has gotten alot neater so here we go :)
It's running now :) I did decide to keep the original flat cables , because of the small case thesewere much easier to fold and store away, them rounded ones were too stiff, so I left them aside.
It looks like this now :)
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38834-1/Firefox+the+3dfx+Systems_+all+systems+online_.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38832-1/Firefox+the+3dfx+Systems_+all+systems+online_.JPG
Also what I did was replace the Lockheed F19 Stealth Fighter with Gold Leader's Y-Wing Starfighter, as being Gold Leader, this does fit my system alot more [8D]
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38843-1/Gold+Leader_s+Koensayr+BTL+-+S3+Y-Wing+b.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38841-1/Gold+Leader_s+Koensayr+BTL+-+S3+Y-Wing+b.JPG
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38846-1/Gold+Leader_s+Koensayr+BTL-+S3Y-Wing+c.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38844-1/Gold+Leader_s+Koensayr+BTL-+S3Y-Wing+c.JPG
Win2K is running top notch it boots fast, runs stable and no lockups yet at low, medium and high loads.
DXX-Rebirth runs perfect too, this time I did not need to change the reso manually from 800 c600, leav e the program boot it again and then manually to 1024 x 768, this time it just booted at 800 x 600 and I could change the reso within the game and without leaving it and go back and change it again.
This is still needed under 98SE, XP and Vista, so odd that 2000 does not have this issue.
Anyways not that it matters it has 2000 and so far everything is running fine, I'll make some pics today and post them, only the system needs is a 4 ported PCI USB card and a game drive of 500GB from Western Digital.
As you can see the molex power connector is available and for the rest the layout and FF, System is runn;'n just fine 8)
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38831-1/Firefox+the+3dfx+system+in+action.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38829-1/Firefox+the+3dfx+system+in+action.JPG
Here the Voodoo5 in action!
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38837-1/Firefox_s+5500+AGP+Rev_A+2500in+action_.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38835-1/Firefox_s+5500+AGP+Rev_A+2500in+action_.JPG
Here the rear side of the V5:
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38849-1/rear+side+of+the+5500+AGP+Rev_A+2500.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38847-1/rear+side+of+the+5500+AGP+Rev_A+2500.JPG
So here's my system so far, it's content of games is low because I don't have that new HDD yet.
But so far so good! [8D]
(http://www.abload.de/thumb/firefoxlives3us8.jpg)
High-Res:
http://www.abload.de/img/firefoxlives3us8.jpg
(http://www.abload.de/thumb/firefoxstechinfoc624.jpg)
High-Res:
http://www.abload.de/img/firefoxstechinfoc624.jpg
(http://www.abload.de/thumb/firefoxsguifugb.jpg)
High-Res:
http://www.abload.de/img/firefoxsguifugb.jpg
All the systems togeather [:I]
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38822-1/All+systems+reunited+at+night.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38820-1/All+systems+reunited+at+night.JPG
QuoteOriginally posted by ms-dos
you want the specs of are 3dfx PCs or pics of them
either way i have two 3dfx pc
the one i run most of the time is
3dfx voodoo 5500 agp
abit be6-2 motherboard
300 mgb pc 100 ram
sound blaster 128 pci
Pentium 3 1ghz
isa pnp 10mbit Ethernet card
20 gig hard disk
250w power-supple
win 98 2008 edition:D
not official but vary good
as for the other one it is a
voodoo 5500 agp
msi 645 motherboard
Pentium 4 2GHz
1 gigb ddr ram
80 gig hard disk
56x cd-r dive
sound blaster x-fi pci
linksys 10/100 Ethernet card
voodoo 5500 a41 custom ? what that
Feel free to post pics or not, that is all up to you man ;)
The driver I use is a modified version of SFFT Alpha 41, ps47 modified it, he made it better so that Glide games perform better with FSAA enabled for NTFS Operating Systems like Windows 2K Pro + SP4 & WinXP Pro + SP3 [8D]
But if I want to play X-Wing Alliance I have to switch back to Amigamerlin 3.1 R11, odd thing, with SFFT A41 Modified by 47 I get no flightdecks and also no enemies can be seen, wierd heh [B)]
Any other lads here with cool 3dfx PC's show 'em people! :D :D :D
QuoteOriginally posted by ms-dos
well my pc case is not as good as your's but wen i get time i'll take sum pics
have you play x-win verses the tie fighter
its not a Glide but its a 3d game
it dose not run right on now video cards
i wonder if the game still online
uhm as owner of all Starwars games, X-Wing versus Tie-Fighter is one of them and yes it uses 3dfx Glide, yes I have played it and all the others, X-Wing Alliance is a lot better though, which uses the Quake III Arena Engine aka id Tech 3 engine.
I use 3dfx cards for retro games and New-Gen GeForce and Radeons for the New-Gen games, my advice, it works best this way [8D]
I've become unemployed recently and thought that I'll have the time to build a good 3Dfx system for those old games.
So far I've got to decide between VooDoo2 in SLi and my VooDoo 5500 agp.
And I just bought the motherboard and cpus.
Tyan Tiger MPX with 2 Athlon MP 2400+ and 2gbs of RAM.
voodoo 5500 agp
msi 645 motherboard
Pentium 4 2GHz
1 gigb ddr ram
80 gig hard disk
56x cd-r dive
sound blaster x-fi pci
linksys 10/100 Ethernet card
geforce 8400 pci
gust got my self a thermaltake Kandalf LCS PC case [:p]:D[:p]:D
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/4110/img0146q.jpg) (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/img0146q.jpg/)
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1363/img0148cf.jpg) (http://img522.imageshack.us/i/img0148cf.jpg/)
there is a small drawer in the case :D
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5521/img0161lh.jpg) (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/img0161lh.jpg/)
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5426/img0151y.jpg) (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/img0151y.jpg/)
Might not be a system , but here's my stack of 3dfx stuff I still have in here (and none can be used in my current PC, I don't even have PCI slots on this motherboard, all PCI-E 16x ;):
(http://alpha.emulation64.com/Pictures/collection_3dfx.jpg)
2x Voodoo 1---------------------------To the left, in the middle
4x Voodoo 2 12MB----------------------Top left (under the Diamond Box)
1x Voodoo Rush------------------------In the plastic casing on the top
1x Voodoo Banshee AGP-----------------At the bottom, to the right
1x Voodoo Banshee PCI-----------------Far bottom right
1x Voodoo 3 2000 PCI------------------At the bottom, to the left
2x Voodoo 3 2000 AGP------------------Far bottom left corner
4x Voodoo 3 3000 AGP------------------In the Middle
1x Voodoo 3 3500 TV AGP---------------To the left above the 3000s AGP
3x Voodoo 4 4500 AGP------------------The L shaped cards to the left in the middle
1x Voodoo 5 5500 PCI------------------Hard to miss, top left corner :)
1x 3dfx Hammerhead FX Controller------To the right above the 3000s AGP
and I'm awaiting an additionnal batch from someone at work that had piles of old PC stuff, I told him to keep everything written "3dfx" on and bring 'em to me. he got them, waiting now :)
P.S. I'm a PC tech working in a local shop, I often see 3dfx cards go by so I grab each one of them and bring them home :)
Recently pulled from my attic and not used since 2000..I replaced the old crystal soundcard,Quantum bigfoot 4gb HD,dead PSU and IBM 6x86 pr300 CPU to its current config below.
DFI K6XV3+/66 socket 7
AMD k6-2 500afx
384mb pc-100 ram
soundblaster CT4170 Vibra isa
Matrox g200/mil agp 8mb
Diamond monster voodoo2 8mb
winsys 300 psu(12v+ 18amp)
sil ata133 ide/pci card
maxtor ata100 20gb
Creative 4x dvd (1998)
52x cd rom
Been looking for my original sli cable to hook up the second voodoo2 but not having much luck:D
New Build finished today and working 100%
Intel D815EEA2 / D815EPEA2 socket 370
Intel P-III 1.4 Tualatin
80gb maxtor IDE ata100
384MB pc-100 ram
Green 580W PSU(12V+ 28a)
52x Cd rom & IDE CD/DVD combo drive
1.44 Floppy Drive
Diamond Monster Voodoo2 8MB
Iam using the 815 onboard for the 2d and won a 4mb AIMM AGP expasion card from ebay for 2$USD..Playing NFS3 with no lag at all..Ill be installing more NFS games over the week..This machine works perfectly.This week iam also making a sli ribble cable to hook up the second Voodoo2.Once again ..thanks to all:D
QuoteOriginally posted by TheJohnKerrys
New Build finished today and working 100%
Intel D815EEA2 / D815EPEA2 socket 370
Intel P-III 1.4 Tualatin
80gb maxtor IDE ata100
384MB pc-100 ram
Green 580W PSU(12V+ 28a)
52x Cd rom & IDE CD/DVD combo drive
1.44 Floppy Drive
Diamond Monster Voodoo2 8MB
Iam using the 815 onboard for the 2d and won a 4mb AIMM AGP expasion card from ebay for 2$USD..Playing NFS3 with no lag at all..Ill be installing more NFS games over the week..This machine works perfectly.This week iam also making a sli ribble cable to hook up the second Voodoo2.Once again ..thanks to all:D
with a rig like that I'd get a VOODOO 5500. But two VOODOO 2's in sli are good to.
I have a 5500 coming i just might do that..I built this box just to play older games pre 2001 so the onboard does fine..but when i was diggin for that board i also found a Creative GeForce 2 ultra,with all the ram sinks that kicked with the P3's
Just one 3dfx system...:)
Intel Pentium III 650MHz (CuMine) on Asus CUBX-L motherboard (Intel 440BX AGPset based) and with 512MB of A-DATA PC-133 SDRAM @ CL2, a Quantum Fireball Plus AS 20GB @ 7200RPM HDD, a Creative Audigy (I) and the 3dfx Voodoo5 5500 64MB AGP. This machine runs Windows XP Pro with SP3 and Unreal Tournament in GLide mode, of course :).
Bye bye
I love my little oldschool machine, it's a simple white micro atx case,
Pentium 3 600MHz, 128MB RAM, 40GB Seagate HDD, and most importantly: Voodoo 4.
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n96/lettlander/IMG_1668.jpg)
QuoteOriginally posted by Obi-Wan Kenobi
Hi all
Post your 3dfx systems! That is the idea, since it would be nice to see what the people of 3dfxzone.it have been constructing all this time ;)
So to bring back my 3dfx life to a better spot, I have been re-building my 3dfx system since it was needed, the cables were kinda messy and now it has gotten alot neater so here we go :)
It's running now :) I did decide to keep the original flat cables , because of the small case thesewere much easier to fold and store away, them rounded ones were too stiff, so I left them aside.
It looks like this now :)
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38834-1/Firefox+the+3dfx+Systems_+all+systems+online_.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38832-1/Firefox+the+3dfx+Systems_+all+systems+online_.JPG
Also what I did was replace the Lockheed F19 Stealth Fighter with Gold Leader's Y-Wing Starfighter, as being Gold Leader, this does fit my system alot more [8D]
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38843-1/Gold+Leader_s+Koensayr+BTL+-+S3+Y-Wing+b.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38841-1/Gold+Leader_s+Koensayr+BTL+-+S3+Y-Wing+b.JPG
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38846-1/Gold+Leader_s+Koensayr+BTL-+S3Y-Wing+c.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38844-1/Gold+Leader_s+Koensayr+BTL-+S3Y-Wing+c.JPG
Win2K is running top notch it boots fast, runs stable and no lockups yet at low, medium and high loads.
DXX-Rebirth runs perfect too, this time I did not need to change the reso manually from 800 c600, leav e the program boot it again and then manually to 1024 x 768, this time it just booted at 800 x 600 and I could change the reso within the game and without leaving it and go back and change it again.
This is still needed under 98SE, XP and Vista, so odd that 2000 does not have this issue.
Anyways not that it matters it has 2000 and so far everything is running fine, I'll make some pics today and post them, only the system needs is a 4 ported PCI USB card and a game drive of 500GB from Western Digital.
As you can see the molex power connector is available and for the rest the layout and FF, System is runn;'n just fine 8)
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38831-1/Firefox+the+3dfx+system+in+action.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38829-1/Firefox+the+3dfx+system+in+action.JPG
Here the Voodoo5 in action!
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38837-1/Firefox_s+5500+AGP+Rev_A+2500in+action_.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38835-1/Firefox_s+5500+AGP+Rev_A+2500in+action_.JPG
Here the rear side of the V5:
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38849-1/rear+side+of+the+5500+AGP+Rev_A+2500.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38847-1/rear+side+of+the+5500+AGP+Rev_A+2500.JPG
So here's my system so far, it's content of games is low because I don't have that new HDD yet.
But so far so good! [8D]
(http://www.abload.de/thumb/firefoxlives3us8.jpg)
High-Res:
http://www.abload.de/img/firefoxlives3us8.jpg
(http://www.abload.de/thumb/firefoxstechinfoc624.jpg)
High-Res:
http://www.abload.de/img/firefoxstechinfoc624.jpg
(http://www.abload.de/thumb/firefoxsguifugb.jpg)
High-Res:
http://www.abload.de/img/firefoxsguifugb.jpg
All the systems togeather [:I]
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38822-1/All+systems+reunited+at+night.JPG)
High-Res:
http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/38820-1/All+systems+reunited+at+night.JPG
hey, where can i get the side 3DFX stickers from?
3dfx Vinyl Decals :)
http://www.shadowmajik.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1086389067&PNAME=3DFX+VINYL+DECAL&BACK=A0004A1
QuoteOriginally posted by rottentreats
3dfx Vinyl Decals :)
http://www.shadowmajik.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1086389067&PNAME=3DFX+VINYL+DECAL&BACK=A0004A1
cheers dude! :)
Hi all,
In a previous thread I had posted my tribute 3dfx system with Voodoo5 and other goodies. However, it was too modern in its implementation (modern case, lcd monitor). I decided to go back to the old-school and make some changes [8D]
Here are my system specs and pictures. Hope you all like!
Mainboard: Tyan Tiger 230T - VIA Apollo Pro 133T
Processor: Dual Intel Pentium III-S 1.4 GHz
Processor HSF: Dual Nexus AXP-3200
Memory: Crucial PC-133 SDRAM 1GB (2x512MB)
Video: 3dfx Voodoo3 2000 AGP 16MB
Sound: Creative Soundblaster Live! 5.1
Storage: Dual Western Digital Caviar Blue 80GB ATA-100
Optical: LG CD-ROM 52x ATA-100
LG DVD-RW 52x/20x/20x ATA-100
Power Supply: Turbolink L430W Switching Power Supply
Monitor: Sony Multiscan 200sx Trinitron 17"CRT (1024x768)
Speakers: Harman Kardon 2-way Stereo Speaker Set
Keyboard: IBM Model-M Blue Label 1994 PS/2
Mouse: Microsoft IntelliMouse PS/2
Case: Generic Beige Full Tower ATX
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
Here goes:
My new case
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Windows 2000 Pro!!!
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Close up of the beast [8D]
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My desktop
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Doing some browsing
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After isntalling everything, I just had to spend the night playing UT online. Best pc game ever - and capture the flag online is still a blast even in 2011!
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As you can see, I kept everything retro and stock. No flashiness or newer parts. All that I'm missing now is a set of wheels for my server case and everything will be pretty much complete.
What is fascinating is that this system is powerful enough for word processing, browsing and basic office tasks.
Hail 3dfx!
now that is retro.. right down to the crt. very nice!
This is now my main 3dfx setup, main VGA is ATI secondary is 3dfx of course [8D]
Sveta SMP 2004
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/42083-2/Sveta+SMP+2004+mainboard+CPU_s+ram+_amp_+VGA_s+zoomed.JPG)
2x Uni Core AMD OpteronMP 850 CG Sledgehammer Server CPU's, 2x 2405Mhz,2x 1024KB L2
2x MSI MS-9130 Copper Heatsinks with S604 retention clips to fit CPU HSF support brakcets for MS-9130
MSI MS-9130 K8T Master2 FAR, VIA K8T 800
2x 1024MB PC-3200 ECC Reg Kingston Value Ram
1x HIS Radeon HD 3850 ICEQ3 Turbo AGP 512MB 256Bit GDDR3 Rev.A1 0806
1x 3dfx Voodoo5 5500 PCI Macintosh 64MB 256Bit SDR Rev.A1 2900 + PC Bios 1.18_LCD [In Practical 2x 32MB 128Bit SDR]
Realtek AC97 Oboard 8.1 Surround Audio
1x Samsug 3.5" FDD Drive
1x Plextor PlexWriter PX-48/24/48A CD ReWriter 48x/24x
1x Creative DVD-Rom 12 Speed 12x
1x Western Digital Caviar 250GB/8MB Cache 7200 rpm HDD
x Broadcom 1000 MBit Ethernet RJ45 Lan Jack
1x Intel Pro 100 S Desktop Adapter
1x Enermax Modu82+ 525 Watt EPS12V + 2.3V
2x Blue Ledded Antex Tri-Cool 80mm x 80mm x 25mm Side Fans
1x Green Ledded Antec Tri-Cool 120mm x 120mm x 25mm Front Fan
Addtronics 6896A Entry Level Server Tower
1x Samsung SyncMaster 943 19" - 16:10 Aspect Ratio - Max Resolution: 1440 x 900 x32 @ 75 Herz
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/50935-1/Sveta+SMP+2004+face.jpg)
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/42092-2/Sveta+SMP+2004_s+VGA+cards+and+Network+card.JPG)
(http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/d/50944-2/Sveta+SMP+2004+1996+Pyro-GX+side+art.jpg)
my 3dfx setup
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e40/r3v3nant/PC%20MODDING/IMG_0246.jpg)
Ever since I replaced my 3dfx powered backup system, I been dieing for a good 3dfx system.
TBH when I had it up and going in its prime, it was more of my mane system. even tho I had a nice and new gaming system I can't stay away from 3dfx or 3dfx/glide games, and before you say anything:
emulators/wrappers suck big time.
it's the real deal or nothing, the wrappers are a pain in the butt. not only that but they look like crap.
Anyway I had some money and thought I bring back the system, but in a cool way.
Don't worry, I had most of the parts alreadyso here's the scoop
specs
stuff I had
mobo: abit sa7
cpu 2.66ghz northwood P4
gpu: VOODOO5500
ram: 1gb ddr 400mhz kingston
dvd drive
HDD: 40gb WD (not the biggest but it will work)
sound card: sound blaster audigy 2 gold edition
game pad: 3dfx hammer head with rumble (still have the box ext)
cpu sink: Thermaltake TR2 M12
stuff I needed
case:SilverStone LC04 with 300w psu 55$
pci robin riser 4.50$ (for the sound card)
2 heatsinks for the voodoo 12$ (just some chipsets sinks)
I'm still waiting on the pci riser and heatsinks.
I will be installing winxp and win98 10th anniversary edition on the system.
ut99 will be played online in all my free time :
and here are the pic's
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3233/img3011hb.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/858/img3013b.jpg
http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/8697/img3014ol.jpg
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9369/img3015ej.jpg
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/6082/img3018to.jpg
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/3730/img3021u.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3047/img3023ch.jpg
BTW I'm going to use a game pad as a mouse.
I have a rca to vga converter, maybe it works both ways. I hope, then I could use it on the go with just about any TV
edit
I may do some mods to the case.
I'm thinking of getting some unreal fan grills and adding two more fans spots to the case.
one on the side next to the psu and one on the top.