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First post, by bytesaber

Posted on 2026-03-14, 20:45

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Are any of these appropriate memory replacements for a Voodoo5? Can anyone recommend any?

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLoQdbP
https://a.aliexpress.com/_msV0ojj
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKEzWYz
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLd6w8l

Thank you

Reply 1 of 2, by Nemo1985

Posted on 2026-03-14, 21:53

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I wouldn't buy them from aliexpress, there are more reliable sources, you should state what specific model of v5 are you talking about.
The v5 5500 uses 6ns memories, this topic may provide some help: 3dfx Voodoo 5 5500 memory replacement. Hyundai/Hynix SDRAM alternatives?

Reply 2 of 2, by bytesaber

Posted on 2026-03-15, 01:49

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I am attempting to repair 2 different 5500's. One is an AGP, and the other is a PCI Mac model.

When I test the 5500 Mac, I get psychedelic distortion covering the entire screen during 3D acceleration. I've been tempted to try replacing 1 memory module between tests.

As for the AGP, well... one of its VSA-100's is physically missing it's cover. Someone did a poor job removing the heat sink.

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