Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-11, 20:50

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So bad news guys: after about 6 minutes at 385F, all capacitors suddenly popped. So the dead remain dead this time ! crap ... If they popped after 6 minuts at 385F = 196C then they were very sensitive. I have baked ATI X800X850 cards at 225C for at least as long with somewhat deformed 12V power …

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-11, 19:27

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So bad news guys: after about 6 minutes at 385F, all capacitors suddenly popped. So the dead remain dead this time ! crap ...

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-11, 07:31

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If the reflow does not end up working a Geforce 4 ti4200 would be a good replacement. Around the same performance but more common/cheaper :) good luck! True. But I have a soft spot for "special" cards. Cards that set it apart from all others, good or bad. I once owned a GF4 Ti4200 Abit Otes. About …

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Re: Geforce3 Ti 500 vs Geforce 6200

Posted on 2016-03-11, 07:27

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I already found the problem: card was dying. After that benchmark, I turned off the system. Card is now dead sadly :( Well I'd send you mine but I need a replacement first lol Hahah, thx buddy. Appreciate the gesture but I already have my eye on an alternative ;) (if the oven-bake-trick turns out …

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-10, 21:28

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Alright, super. 385F translates to that 200C that I was thinking so that's good. I'm pretty sure that's the issue because I store everything on the attic, where freezing temps are possible in winter (like right now). The bench heated everything up because that's the first real 3D I threw at it. I'm …

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-10, 20:04

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So just take off the cooler, make sure no stickers are left anywhere and bake it in the oven at about 200°C for 2 minutes or so ?

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-10, 19:55

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Hmm, perhaps. But what is in fact a reflow ? Do you mean the oven-bake-trick ?

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Re: Geforce3 Ti 500 vs Geforce 6200

Posted on 2016-03-10, 19:39

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I already found the problem: card was dying. After that benchmark, I turned off the system. Card is now dead sadly 🙁

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-10, 19:37

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So I ran a 3DMark2001 bench and scored surprisingly low. When attempting to install some other drivers, system started to behave really weird and now , sadly, the Canopus card died :cry: I guess keeping it stored away didn't do it any good ? It ran fine for a couple of days and died after the first …

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Re: Geforce3 Ti 500 vs Geforce 6200

Posted on 2016-03-09, 20:02

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I just ran 3DMark2001 on mine with an awkwardly low score; only 6300 marks. So I'll have to start over with my drivers setup and look into the CPU throttling because I noticed it's running strangely hot ...

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Re: Post your 'current' PC

Posted on 2016-03-09, 19:31

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Too many PC's to mention haha, but the "main" one is a QX9770 Core 2 Quad Extreme on an Asus Striker II, 8GB DDR3, Sapphire R9 290, Scandisk Extreme SSD, 2x WD VelociRaptors 300GB in RAID 0, SB X-Fi Fatal1ty Champion sound and as a finishing touch a USB3/SATA6G upgrade controller card. Old but gold. …

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-09, 19:12

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by AzzKickr

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Aha; we can upload pics ! Excellent ! Resized ones for your viewing pleasure. Full size at IMGUR (above) Don't mind the ghetto setup for now. The goal is a top-notch and beefy powerhouse !

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Re: Geforce3 Ti 500 vs Geforce 6200

Posted on 2016-03-09, 19:01

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I'm in a similar situation. Machine I'm currently typing this from is running a Ti 500, yet would like to have an FX59xx too. Maybe even dual boot with a different setup for each card but sharing the rest of the machine ...

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-09, 18:58

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Here we go; the very first pics. I'm typing this from Mean Green now. I have finished sorting/testing drivers. Next step will be to add stuff like the IDE RAID setup, start installing some games and bench software, add other hardware, tweaking/finetuning BIOS, etc. http://imgur.com/a/uXzpl

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Re: New build comming tonight

Posted on 2016-03-04, 14:31

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Nice ! Looking forward to it because I have a very similar build in progress (see thread) ! Although I'm going for a WinXP installation.

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-04, 07:41

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by AzzKickr

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Welcome! Thing I like about this hobby is fits into however much time you have. Only got 30 min or so? Play a quick game, Got a whole day? build a system! No time at all? everything packs away relativity easy and wont mind if you leave them untouched for years, Unlike cars :( And the feeling of …

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Re: Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-03, 17:08

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Thanks ! Great to find likeminded people ! I too own a 3850 AGP, but have "special plans" for it later on 😁 Will definitely share pics and more of my collections soon !

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Re: Kixs's 286 to the Max

Posted on 2016-03-03, 15:49

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Awesome system ! Thanks for sharing; brings back many memories !

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Introduction and build log for "Mean Green": Nforce2

Posted on 2016-03-03, 15:34

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Hi reader ! I have been a Vogons fan for many years now but maybe now it is about time I share a little more from time to time. I’m Belgian, 32 years old, and into PC gaming for a little over 20 years now. First PC ever owned myself was a Philips 286, first game ever was Wolfenstein 3D. Hooked ever …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-02-22, 20:09

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A couple of P4 boxes were given to me, stripped them all and got some lovely parts! One had an Intel D865PERL board in it, a really nice motherboard, black PCB and very reliable. Same here ! I got a mint D865PERL too with a beefy P4C on it. I was able to rescue it from the local electronics recycle …

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