I'd probably take the Rage Pro out. Also nVidia is probably allergic to any second video device wanting the Direct3D HAL (coming from experience with nVidia vs PowerVR PCX2 cards at Direct3D). I've never had a problem with Direct3d when it was a 3dfx V3 paired with a 3dfx V2 (in a non-nvidia-using …

New to the 3dfx club here and I was wondering why games that would previously run fine (albeit slow with my nvidia card) now output a frame or two and then lock up the computer. I tried different nVidia and 3dfx drivers (both official and unofficial) and the issue persists. Is this just because I …

1. Press on either of the two main chips while powering up - in my case this took a dead board from "--" on the POST card to giving meaningful codes. These boards are often 1.2mm thick instead of 1.6mm thick so it can help. In which case, you should reflow the solder joints to resolve the issue. I …

Have you checked traces around the edges? Closest to borders may have got cut/scratched. Checked V of the cpu? Maybe look for Necroware videos to find ideas. No L2 Cache? Tried setting to "none"? Good ideas to start out. I guess I will have to find the pinout for the DX4 and probe the bottom of the …

A few weeks ago, I bought a PCChips M919 3.4B/F board for $50 that the seller stated was "tested and working". However, after receiving, putting in a known good processor and RAM (Intel 486 DX4 100 + 2 x 32MB EDO), and setting the jumpers to the correct settings (assuming the manual is correct), I …