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3dfx Voodoo 5 5500 PCI Mac Edition 64MB Graphics Card Tested Power Macintosh

Name: 3dfx Voodoo 5 5500 PCI Mac Edition 64MB Graphics Card Tested Power Macintosh
Brand: 3dfx
SKU: EBAY_298345309681
Availability: OutOfStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-16

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-14. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The 3dfx Voodoo 5 5500 PCI Mac Edition 64MB Graphics Card Tested Power Macintosh is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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 our editorial and benchmark analysis 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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by 3dfx's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

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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3dfx Voodoo 5 5500 PCI Mac Edition 64MB Graphics Card Tested Power Macintosh is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-14. Price and availability subject to change.