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ISA Super VGA - Trident TVGA9000i
$169.00
What is it?
The ISA Super VGA card is based on the Trident TVGA9000i Super VGA controller IC. It offers excellent compatibility with the original IBM VGA standard, as well as solid emulation of older display adapters including CGA, EGA, Hercules, and MDA.
Designed primarily for computers with an 8-bit ISA bus (XT bus) — such as the IBM PC, IBM XT, and their clones — it will also function in 16-bit ISA slots of AT-compatible systems, though performance there will be lower than a native 16-bit VGA card.
Why did you make it?
Every card is fully assembled and tested on a real ISA slot before shipping. PCB finish (gold or tin) and color are selectable, but all variants include a proper PC case bezel for a clean installation.
What makes it special?
- Trident TVGA9000i — proven SVGA chip with broad DOS-era compatibility
- 256KB or 512KB video memory — using two or four 256Mbit×4 DRAM ICs
- 8088-friendly VGA BIOS — works correctly on original 8088/8086 XT-class machines
- Minimal component count — only 6 ICs (SVGA chip, BIOS, four DRAM chips) plus passives; clean and reliable design
- CGA / EGA / Hercules / MDA emulation — broad compatibility with vintage software
- Choice of PCB color: Black, Purple, Blue, Green, White
- Choice of PCB finish: Gold plated or Tinned