Compaq

COMPAQ 296684-001 S3 VIRGE/GX 86C385 PCI VGA

Name: COMPAQ 296684-001 S3 VIRGE/GX 86C385 PCI VGA
Brand: Compaq
SKU: B00XUICBJM

Bottom line: The COMPAQ 296684-001 S3 VIRGE/GX 86C385 PCI VGA is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

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Manufacturer description

296684-001 Compaq Virge-gx Pci Graphics Board

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored COMPAQ 296684-001 S3 VIRGE/GX 86C385 PCI VGA using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Compaq's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

Brand	Compaq
Style	Classic
Style Name	Classic
Model Number	296684-001
Mfr Part Number	296684-001
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Hardware Interface	PCI

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