Surely 3D graphics cards do not look familiar to you and this is normal, because they do not exist today. But older models that are no longer being made are highly prized by collectors. Now they have developed a 3D printed structure To protect the legendary 3dfx Voodoo 2 of potential harm.
Voodoo2 graphics cards were released in 1998. They were very popular at the time, but computing access was much less accessible than it is today. Many of these models were sadly destroyed, with many discarding the systems that carried them. This makes them rarely seen and few are lucky enough to own one.
Protective case for 3dfx Voodoo2
3dfx graphics cards are highly collectible and in high demand, some costing a lot of money. It has the problem that storage can deteriorate and lose value. They usually provide accidental data due to improper storage or they bend or bend.
To better address and protect this issue, Jeff Chen has designed a shield for these schemes. the Protective case for the 3dfx Voodoo2 It is made with a 3D printer. design in printables.comallowing anyone to download it.
Chen indicates that he has encountered Four variants of Voodoo2. Obviously compatible with the two most popular models to be found among collectors. It is compatible with models created by STB Systems, Quantum3D and Micro Conversions’ Game Wizard. Other rare models may not be compatible.
He asserted that He created these protectors afterwards See Voodoo2 to any or missing components Owns Bent pins. This shield is interesting, as it protects everything and leaves key chips and memories close at hand. This allows the use of 30 x 30 mm heatsinks specifically designed for these graphics cards.
As mentioned, a 3D printer is required to make it. Next, we’ll need Four M2/6mm hex bolts and nuts to install. It doesn’t take much to be able to build this state. Of course, you have to make sure your printer is big enough to create this case.
A rather interesting innovation to protect one of the most important relics of computing. It will prevent the deterioration of these sensitive historical components.
NVIDIA owes a lot to 3dfx
The delay in the release of Voodoo3 and Voodoo5 was a big problem. It was acquired by GigaPixel with the aim of strengthening the company and maintaining its continuity. They even managed to get Microsoft’s Xbox contract, but eventually lost it to NVIDIA.
But in the 2000s, creditors filed for bankruptcy. As a result of this action, a door was opened, which NVIDIA took advantage of to acquire the intellectual property of 3dfx. Among other things, SLI technology was developed by 3dfx and their designs were the basis for CUDA Cores.
It was such a burden that after several delays in launches and that NVIDIA would take advantage of this circumstance, the company would eventually disappear. I wish they made it today, who knows how computing will change.
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