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3dfx Voodoo3 3000 16 MB AGP
Voodoo3 / Avenger, 1999. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Voodoo3 3000 differs from Voodoo3 2000/3500 and PCI versions. The 3000 AGP board is not a Voodoo2 pass-through card; board clock and TV-out wiring are model-specific.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | 3dfx Voodoo3 3000 16 MB AGP |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | Voodoo3 / Avenger, 1999 |
| Core & memory | Avenger graphics processor; 16 MB SDRAM; 166 MHz core/memory reference; integrated 2D and 3D rendering. |
| Host interface & I/O | AGP 2x card with VGA and TV-out on common retail board; proprietary 3dfx connector/cable details vary. |
| Variant boundary | Voodoo3 3000 differs from Voodoo3 2000/3500 and PCI versions. The 3000 AGP board is not a Voodoo2 pass-through card; board clock and TV-out wiring are model-specific. |
| Archival identification | Record full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
The Voodoo3 combines 2D and 3D functions, unlike earlier Voodoo Graphics; retail PCI and AGP versions are separate host-interface products.
Preserve TV-out adapter and VBIOS; inspect VGA/TV sockets, memory, and heatsink attachment. Use matching 3dfx driver/Glide version and record OS build.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
- Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
- Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- 3dfx Voodoo3 product historyModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- 3dfx product documentation archiveManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- AGP interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- PhilsComputerLab — 3dfx Voodoo 3 retro reviewIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.