Post your 3dfx systems !

[chaos_theory]

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

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
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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!

[revenant]

now that is retro.. right down to the crt.  very nice!

[Obi-Wan Kenobi]

This is now my main 3dfx setup, main VGA is ATI secondary is 3dfx of course

Sveta SMP 2004

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

[revenant]

my 3dfx setup

[ms-dos]

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
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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.