Video Technology N1C3CF PCI Video Card S3 Trio64V+ 86C765 VGA DOS Windows

Video Technology N1C3CF PCI Video Card S3 Trio64V+ 86C765 VGA DOS Windows

The Video Technology N1C3CF is a PCI bus video card built around the S3 Trio64V+ (86C765) graphics controller. It outputs a standard VGA signal through a DB-15 connector and is designed for full-length PCI slots in desktop PC systems from the mid-to-late 1990s.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model / Part Number: N1C3CF
• GPU / Graphics Chipset: S3 Trio64V+ 86C765
• Bus Interface: PCI (standard 32-bit PCI slot)
• Video Output: 1× VGA (HD DB-15 female)
• Video Memory: onboard DRAM (multiple memory ICs visible on PCB)
• Supported Resolutions: up to 1280×1024
• Country of Manufacture: China (per PCB label)
• Form Factor: standard half-height PCI card with full-height bracket
• Includes: card only — no driver disk or accessories

Applications

The S3 Trio64V+ was one of the most widely deployed 2D graphics controllers of the mid-1990s, found in OEM desktop systems from major manufacturers as well as aftermarket add-in cards like this one. It provides solid 2D Windows acceleration and full VGA compatibility, making it a go-to choice for retro PC builds targeting the Windows 95/98 or DOS era. The card is well-suited for systems that need a reliable single-monitor VGA output without 3D overhead — common in industrial PCs, embedded control systems, and legacy workstations that are still maintained. Driver support exists for DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and early Windows NT 4.0, and S3 Trio64V+ cards are readily supported by several open-source drivers as well, which makes them practical for vintage computing hobbyists and industrial legacy-system maintainers alike.