Retro PC Hardware

Classic graphics cards, PCs and the software they ran.

GPU HistorySeptember 11, 2026

GPU Tech Demos Used to Be Everywhere. What Changed?

Dawn, Ruby, Stone Giant, Supersonic Sled and UNIGINE Heaven once showcased every new GPU generation. Here is why the standalone graphics tech demo faded away.

GPU HistoryAugust 15, 2026

When Voodoo Came to NVIDIA: The 3dfx Deal That Ended an Era

GPU HistoryJuly 30, 2026

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: Why Pascal’s Flagship Still Matters in 2026

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Graphics historyGPU launches, architectures and the software decisions around them.
Collector and retro GPUsSpecs for NVIDIA, ATI, 3dfx, S3, Matrox and other vendors.
Retro hardware articlesOlder components, systems and restoration.