Voodoo5 6000 just sold on ebay for $1525

[jim1976]

I would like to comment on this last reply.
If you spent on 1525$ on a vid card and you expect to see it as an investment then I think you are mistaken.

1.There's no way that a hardware component will reach the limits of pricing madness. (Though 1525$ even for a rare card like this one is madness).There are lots of other things that you could invest on (art,cars,VIP stuff etc) if you want to see it from a professional point of view. I highly doubt the fact that a hardware component,with rare exceptions, will give you a considerable amount of ROI of what you spent today.
2.If someone claims that he's a fanatic collector,and has the economic resources,I can "accept" his weirdeness. But if someone barely affords to bid for a card like this and does such a purchase, then he's a madman.It's not a matter of different taste and interest, it's about applying common logic. 😕

Some guys have to grow up and make their own families or live on their own to understand what I'm saying.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: jim1976
I would like to comment on this last reply.
If you spent on 1525$ on a vid card and you expect to see it as an investment then I think you are mistaken.

1.There's no way that a hardware component will reach the limits of pricing madness. (Though 1525$ even for a rare card like this one is madness).There are lots of other things that you could invest on (art,cars,VIP stuff etc) if you want to see it from a professional point of view. I highly doubt the fact that a hardware component,with rare exceptions, will give you a considerable amount of ROI of what you spent today.
2.If someone claims that he's a fanatic collector,and has the economic resources,I can "accept" his weirdeness. But if someone barely affords to bid for a card like this and does such a purchase, then he's a madman.It's not a matter of different taste and interest, it's about applying common logic. 😕

Some guys have to grow up and make their own families or live on their own to understand what I'm saying.

You could be wrong though. It is very possible for the Voodoo 5 6000 to increase in value as a collectors item. There are a number of factors that add to this cards Collectibility:

1) It was made by the company(3dfx) which established 3D graphics as a viable feature for the Home PC
2) It was the last creation of 3dfx
3) It's performance was superior to anything available at the time.
4) It was either technically bizarre or superior, depending on how you look at it(4 gpu configuration).
5) It was eagerly anticipated
6) 3dfx's demise came as a surprise and rather suddenly
7) despite the criticism at the time, the tech of FSAA has become as important or even more than the competing tech of Hardware TnL which 3dfx was condemned for not supporting
8) most importantly, very few Voodoo 5 6000s were ever produced

3dfx is a legend and as such it will always hold a place in computing history. Time will tell as to how much value that holds, but as far as PC collectibility is concerned a Voodoo 5 6000 seems to be a pretty decent investment risk.

 

[nRollo]

3dfx is a legend and as such it will always hold a place in computing history.

LOL 3dfx was a poorly run company with one good idea that they slowly built upon while the rest of the industry passed them by.
V1- the good idea, best of it's time
V2- interim part, more of the same
V3- more of the same (V2 sli speed/capability) with 2d incorporated. Lead lost, nVidia and ATI stomping flat
V5- more of the same, with FSAA! Public laughs, company goes bankrupt

 

[nRollo]

Now, i'm assuming from your icon that you're probly a really old guy. That in itself is a conflict of interest here cause most old folks have a hard time regarding what they have, or anyone else's stuff, a collectible. It's also a long-term investment, which like most really old folks again, have a hard time seeing one when they come across it. Bottom line is.. just cause you won't live long enuff to see such a video card really appreciate in price one day.

LOL- I'm 40, married, good health, in a decent tax bracket. Statistically speaking, I'll likely live long enough to see the "great video card investment" play out.
I'm just smart enough not to throw my money down that rat hole.

 

[lifeguard1999]

SGI is more of a legend in the graphics industry than 3dfx and look at where they are.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: rimshaker
Rollo, first and foremost.. merry xmas. Now, i'm assuming from your icon that you're probly a really old guy. That in itself is a conflict of interest here cause most old folks have a hard time regarding what they have, or anyone else's stuff, a collectible. It's also a long-term investment, which like most really old folks again, have a hard time seeing one when they come across it. Bottom line is.. just cause you won't live long enuff to see such a video card really appreciate in price one day... is no reason to hate it or anyone younger who wants it.

Rimshaker, this statement is almost as funny as the purchase of a useless video card for 1525.00.
Old folks? The ones who have money market shares going into eventual trust funds for their children and their childrens children? I am 35 and have a 19 month old baby boy. I am always thinking of ways to make his life better than mine has been. He has more money in a savings account now than I did when I was 20. Is that your idea of old folks not knowing a long term investment? If not for themselves, they do it for their children. I know I do and always will. Children inherit (usually) all that came before them. They are how we become immortal. So my 85 year old grandfather has been buying my son bonds for his birthday and the past 2 Christmas'.

So tell me who's dumber. A teenager who managed to save 6000.00 and plops it all on a down payment on a new sports car with a whale tail and 22 inch subwoofers?(never really understood the thinking behind that) Or the old man who buys the dodge dart and a few thousand shares of stock and wills them to his children.

Youth is wasted on the young. One of my favorite quotes although I have no idea who quoted it in the first place.
Too true.

 

[nRollo]

and plops it all on a down payment on a new sports car with a whale tail and 22 inch subwoofers?

'Sup G? You gots to have de boxes if you wanna shake de hood, know what I'm sayin'? Eminem in de house!


LOL, yep, fossils like us just don't understand the wisdom of spending $1500 on a useless video card that very few people even remember what it was anymore. We just don't understand things like investing. LOL

Keys, how did we get so stupid? Back in college, I thought I had worked my way through some of that childish naivete', but ignorance to the investment opportunity of the useless video card shows my BS-Business for what it really is: a costly piece of kindling for my fireplace. I should have been buying rare video cards instead of tuition, I wouldn't need to work now if I had.
🙁

 

[rimshaker]

Curious, I wonder why the guy who actually bought this thing isn't saying anything. He was one of the first to respond to this thread... if it was actually him.

 

[Keysplayr]

LOL Rollo!! 🙂

I dont know rimshaker, maybe we scared the poor guy off.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

It's teh fastest card for Glide evar! If you've got money to burn and some old Glide games then YUMMY YUM YUM! (WOOT STARSIEGE: TRIBES!!!)

 

[Washuu]

voodoo5 5500 pci works really well for a video card to a second monitor

 

[bluemax]

Trollo strikes again.
If you don't understand it... MOCK it!

Charitable donation = Tax Write Off = money saved for rich people = a nifty collector's item for not much cash, considering how much is taken off your taxes.

And if you think 3Dfx is so laughable, maybe you'd prefer to go back to flat sprites?
Every company has made mistakes somewhere, even ones you vaunt so loudly.

 

[nRollo]

Charitable donation = Tax Write Off = money saved for rich people = a nifty collector's item for not much cash, considering how much is taken off your taxes

I think you're the one that doesn't understand Bluemax.
A. Do you know what a "tax writeoff" is? It means you don't pay TAXES on the money, it doesn't mean you're not out the money. You've still paid the same thing for it, you just paid to the charitable organization instead of the government.
B. What do you think "rich people" want with a V5 6000? Couldn't "rich people" just buy a VSA 100 based solution from Quantum?
http://www.quantum3d.com/products/AAlchemy/aalchemy.html
C. Of course, the REAL problem is to REALLY rich people, $1500 write off is spit in the ocean. (i.e. not worth the time) To anyone who would care about a $1500 writeoff, $1500 is still a lot to spend on a worthless video card.

 

[bluemax]

Originally posted by: Rollo

Charitable donation = Tax Write Off = money saved for rich people = a nifty collector's item for not much cash, considering how much is taken off your taxes

I think you're the one that doesn't understand Bluemax.
A. Do you know what a "tax writeoff" is? It means you don't pay TAXES on the money, it doesn't mean you're not out the money. You've still paid the same thing for it, you just paid to the charitable organization instead of the government.
B. What do you think "rich people" want with a V5 6000? Couldn't "rich people" just buy a VSA 100 based solution from Quantum?
http://www.quantum3d.com/products/AAlchemy/aalchemy.html
C. Of course, the REAL problem is to REALLY rich people, $1500 write off is spit in the ocean. (i.e. not worth the time) To anyone who would care about a $1500 writeoff, $1500 is still a lot to spend on a worthless video card.

You just can't seem to get it past your head... Why would anyone buy a video card that's less than your acceptaple standard? Why would anyone buy something you wouldn't? I guess we should all become Rollo clones to please you. 😛

You cannot grasp the intangible. Nostalgia, rarity, history, coolness, love, and hundreds of other intangible things add value to a thing - whether or not YOU see it.

I'll spell it out again - this is not a card being bought to go into someone's gaming rig. The winning bidder probably already has a video card that can run circles around yours, and a spare in the closet just to really ruin your day. 🙂 The fact is, THAT PERSON thought it was a good purchase - like a rare painting or old porcelain vase, whereas to you it's merely a rag with some paint on it or some dumb water pitcher.

I hope you can place value on things you can't see, otherwise things like family, commitment or love wouldn't be worth much to you either. But hey, sometimes the world needs completely, totally practical people to get things done, right? 🙂

 

[nRollo]

The winning bidder probably already has a video card that can run circles around yours, and a spare in the closet just to really ruin your day.

I doubt that, what video card runs circles around a 9800Pro?

The fact is, THAT PERSON thought it was a good purchase

Old people who buy swamp land from con men think it was a good purchase too, that doesn't mean it was.

You cannot grasp the intangible. Nostalgia, rarity, history, coolness, love, and hundreds of other intangible things add value to a thing - whether or not YOU see it.

I understand these things;however, I don't think they apply to video cards for many people, and AFAIK only to this card so far. It's a $1500 paperweight.

 

[high]

Rollo just shut up and accept it. I'm sure all the money you waste on your crack addiction is "justified", unlike the purchase of this card, right?

 

[edmundoab]

Originally posted by: high
Rollo just shut up and accept it. I'm sure all the money you waste on your crack addiction is "justified", unlike the purchase of this card, right?

at least he gets more post by doing this, LOL just j/k.
Look I know at 40 years old your way of thinking is alot different from the younger generation.

Even my father never really understands why I can get hooked to PC games for hours when I should be studying.

However calling someone dumb for his hobby is really harsh.
YES, as a family man u have 1001 more reasons to channel your funds into something else then a "useless VGA card" as u would label it.

I'm sure you had at least some absurd craze for something else when u were around my age. After all, it just the process of growing up.
U'd prolly laugh at what you did 20 years ago.

I could laugh at myself when I reach your age as well.
Sure, laughing at people who collect 3dfx cards is NOT a crime.

But, I'm dissapointed at the fact that,
even at your at your age
you do not have the open mind to accept hobbies like this and show some respect.
I guess the older we get, the harder issit for us to change our point of view.

I could at least accept that fact.

 

[rimshaker]

Amen!! :beer:

 

[Maus]

Originally posted by: DannyBoy
Quote: "All money collected from this auction will benefit a selected NVIDIA community Charity located in Austin, TX."

And NVIDIA charity?

You are having a fvcking laugh right?

Nvidia bought a great deal of 3dfx's IP, and got a bunch of reference hardware too, I imagine.

Rollo: If people are willing to pay this much, they obviously find an intrinsic value in the product. Your dislike of the product does not invalidate their value. Keep on with the hystrionics, though. We all need a good laugh now and then 😀

 

[nRollo]

Like I said, I collected beer cans when I was a kid, so I can understand the crazy hobbies. I spend $1000s on my hobbies every year.
I don't think there are many people who consider these cards "valuable" anymore, but more power to the buyer. I'm in favor of charity, so I'm glad they got a good price for it.

I don't think it's a good investment though, but who knows, time will tell. I am glad I didn't buy it.

 

[sodcha0s]

Oh, I don't have any problem with things becoming collectables instantly, I have a problem with video cards becomign collectables instantly. I have a problem with something five people in the world think is worth more than $500 increasing in value.

Rollo, you have some serious issues. What does it matter to you what others find collectible, and are willing to spend their money on? This is just another excuse for you to go on a flamming rampage. Get over yourself and STFU.

 

[nRollo]

This is just another excuse for you to go on a flamming rampage. Get over yourself and STFU.

Sniff...sob...you're right of course, sodchaos. I...I....just think I'm right all the time and have to tell all those wrong people why they're wrong.
If only I were as wise as you. I pray to God every night,"PLEASE.....make me as kind, wise, and noble as sodchaos.", but my prayers go unanswered and I wallow in the filth of ignorance.


Yeah sure bud. Like I care what you say.

 

[sodcha0s]

Whatever man.

You have your opinion about the original subject, and that's cool. Actually, I feel pretty much the same way as you do about it. The difference is I don't go spouting off about every little thing posted that I disagree with, especially things that are purely a matter of opinion.

It's the same old thing over and over and over with you. Always something negative to say and never actually offering anything constructive. What a lonely miserable existance you have there.

 

[nRollo]

What a lonely miserable existance you have there.

Sniff...sob...how do you know me so well?!?!?!

Sodchaos, I live a upper middle class suburban existance with my family/friends, which is all I ever really aspired to. If that's "lonely and miserable" to you, it must be nice to have your celebrity lifestyle.

 

[EdipisReks]

just ignore Rollo. he is about the biggest baby on this forum.