3DFX Voodoo 1

The Diamond Multimedia Monster 3D was a pioneering 3D graphics accelerator card released in 1996, based on the 3dfx Voodoo Graphics chipset. Designed for the PCI bus, the Monster 3D offered significant performance improvements for 3D games and applications, supporting resolutions up to 800×600 with 16-bit colour. The card featured 4MB of EDO RAM and utilised a dedicated 3D processor, freeing up the system’s CPU for other tasks. With its competitive pricing and strong developer support, the Monster 3D helped establish 3dfx as a major player in the 3D graphics market, and it remains a sought-after upgrade for vintage PC gaming enthusiasts seeking enhanced performance and compatibility with classic titles.