3dfx Voodoo 5 5500 PCI Mac Edition 64MB Graphics Card Tested Power Macintosh
Bottom line: The 3dfx Voodoo 5 5500 PCI Mac Edition 64MB Graphics Card Tested Power 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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Manufacturer description
Dual 3dfx VSA-100 graphics processors. Use requires a compatible PCI Power Macintosh, correct drivers, suitable power connection, and era-appropriate knowledge. MacVoodoo drivers are not included, but can be downloaded from the Macintosh Garden and Macintosh Repository.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 3dfx Voodoo 5 5500 PCI Mac Edition 64MB Graphics Card Tested Power… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. 3dfx'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
| chipset | VSA-100 |
|---|---|
| vram_mb | 64 |
| gpu_count | 2 |
| mac_edition | true |
| memory_type | SDR |
| core_clock_mhz | 166 |
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