Media Summary: Update*** I apologize for issues with sound (popping noises) in the video, they were caused by my video editing application. Head to to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain I found this oddball CPU in my collection that runs on Pentium 3 motherboards and decided to fire it up.

Via C3 - Detailed Analysis & Overview

Update*** I apologize for issues with sound (popping noises) in the video, they were caused by my video editing application. Head to to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain I found this oddball CPU in my collection that runs on Pentium 3 motherboards and decided to fire it up. TEST SYSTEM: MB: Gigabyte GA-6BXC rev 1.9 (VRM mod) CPU: MIDI by MotdHS, orangepaprika 67, Rho 2024 Specs: MIDI by Orangepaprika 67, Danidanijr Specs:

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VIA C3: is this the best CPU for DOS gaming?
The Forgotten Via C3 Processor
VIA C3 Socket 370 CPU
VIA C3 Nehemiah Benchmark (overclocked @ 1.46 GHz)
VIA C3 mini ITX PC, does it make a good Win98 retro build?
Beat the heat with the VIA C3
VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Quantum Banana 1.7 Million
VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Virtual Minibus 0.27 Million
VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Quantum Banana 1.7 Million (Re-Attempt)
VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays WWR Dirt Stadium 2.44 Million (Re-Attempt)
VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Aimonortsa Lag Tester 7.78 Million
VIA C3 1 GHz plays Super Moldy Apple
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VIA C3: is this the best CPU for DOS gaming?

VIA C3: is this the best CPU for DOS gaming?

Update*** I apologize for issues with sound (popping noises) in the video, they were caused by my video editing application.

The Forgotten Via C3 Processor

The Forgotten Via C3 Processor

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VIA C3 Socket 370 CPU

VIA C3 Socket 370 CPU

I found this oddball CPU in my collection that runs on Pentium 3 motherboards and decided to fire it up.

VIA C3 Nehemiah Benchmark (overclocked @ 1.46 GHz)

VIA C3 Nehemiah Benchmark (overclocked @ 1.46 GHz)

TEST SYSTEM: MB: Gigabyte GA-6BXC rev 1.9 (VRM mod) CPU:

VIA C3 mini ITX PC, does it make a good Win98 retro build?

VIA C3 mini ITX PC, does it make a good Win98 retro build?

Taking a look at the 1GHz

Beat the heat with the VIA C3

Beat the heat with the VIA C3

VIA's way to promote the

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Quantum Banana 1.7 Million

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Quantum Banana 1.7 Million

MIDI by DiamondMan Specs:

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Virtual Minibus 0.27 Million

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Virtual Minibus 0.27 Million

MIDI by MotdHS, orangepaprika 67, Rho 2024 Specs:

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Quantum Banana 1.7 Million (Re-Attempt)

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Quantum Banana 1.7 Million (Re-Attempt)

MIDI by DiamondMan Specs:

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays WWR Dirt Stadium 2.44 Million (Re-Attempt)

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays WWR Dirt Stadium 2.44 Million (Re-Attempt)

MIDI by Carlos S.M. (me) Specs:

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Aimonortsa Lag Tester 7.78 Million

VIA C3 1.0 GHz (Nehemiah) plays Aimonortsa Lag Tester 7.78 Million

MIDI by Orangepaprika 67, Danidanijr Specs:

VIA C3 1 GHz plays Super Moldy Apple

VIA C3 1 GHz plays Super Moldy Apple

MIDI by TSMB2 Specs:

VIA C3 1 GHz plays Bad Apple!! 3.31 Million

VIA C3 1 GHz plays Bad Apple!! 3.31 Million

MIDI by Acer78 Specs: