3D Accelerator

Dive into the world of 3D accelerator hardware—from early pioneers like 3dfx Voodoo and S3 Virge to modern GPUs from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. Discuss architecture, performance, driver quirks, compatibility issues, benchmark results, and the evolution of real‑time 3D graphics. Whether you're restoring retro gaming rigs, comparing API support (Glide, Direct3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), or exploring the history of GPU innovation, this forum is your place to share knowledge, insights, and discoveries.

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