Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video for #GPUJune2 we try and find why out the 3dfx Voodoo Banshee was so unloved, and if there are any redeeming qualities to it.

#GPUJune2 official playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC-GPEYjsF-jCv-pDjBo_c6sqEroU_eEL

Banshee AGP Platform:
Pentium II 450MHz
256MB PC100
Biostar M6TBA v1.5
Sound Blaster 16 CT2940
Wester Digital 80GB HDD
Windows 98SE

Banshee PCI Platform:
AMD K6-2+ @ 600MHz
192MB PC100
Compaq OEM VIA Apollo MVP4 (512KB Cache)
Integrated ESS Allegro Audio
SD to IDE Adapter w/64GB Sandisk Ultra SDXC Card
Windows 98SE

0:00 Intro
0:36 Music montage
2:11 Card & title sequence
2:55 A little background
4:39 Banshee specs & features
7:05 Drawbacks
8:26 Price perspective
8:49 Playing games on Banshee
10:04 Its poor reception
11:12 Redeeming qualities
11:59 Outtro

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