S3 ViRGE/GX 4MB PCI Video Graphics Card 86C385 Venus DGX4 REV:2.0 Vintage

Pulled from a working system. Tested and working.
Ships within 24hrs from Central USA in an anti-static bag and sturdy box.

Item Specifics:
• Brand: S3 / Venus (OEM)
• Model: ViRGE/GX
• MPN: 86C385 B / DGX4 REV:2.0
• Interface: PCI
• Memory: 4MB (using HY5118164B chips)
• Ports: 1 x VGA (D-Sub)

Item Description:
Vintage S3 ViRGE/GX PCI graphics card, board model Venus DGX4 Rev 2.0. This card features the legendary 86C385 chipset, which was the high-performance successor to the original ViRGE. While famously known as one of the first "3D accelerators," it is highly prized today for its rock-solid 2D performance and near-perfect DOS compatibility. This specific board is equipped with high-quality Hyundai memory chips and a clean PCB layout. Ideal for authentic Windows 95 or Windows 98 SE gaming restorations. Physically clean and visually inspected for quality.

Technical Features:
• 64-bit integrated 2D/3D graphics engine
• 4MB onboard memory for high-resolution 2D support
• Integrated 170MHz RAMDAC
• Hardware-accelerated video scaling and MPEG-1 playback
• Native support for S3D, Direct3D, and early OpenGL APIs
• Passive cooling design for silent operation and long-term reliability