The Cirrus Logic AVGA3M reflects the point at which VGA graphics became both fast and affordable. Based on the CL-GD5420, it offered noticeably better Windows performance than many budget ISA VGA cards while maintaining excellent DOS compatibility. With 256 KB of video RAM it was intended as an entry-level solution, but could often be upgraded as software demands grew. Cards like this helped establish Cirrus Logic as one of the dominant graphics suppliers of the early 1990s.

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Manufacturer	Cirrus Logic
Model	AVGA3M
Year	1994
Condition	Working
Reference	https://theretroweb.com/expansioncards/s/sound-data-micro-technology-inc-machspeed-v

Specs

Chip	CL-GD5420-75QC-C
Interface	16-bit ISA
Connector	VGA
Memory	256 KiB

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