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First post, by gabimor

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Hi!

I found a Geforce 6800 GT, AGP, used.

Same model as the one showed in the attached picture.

It's not in good aestehetic condition, but I think it's possible to improve.

I have a doubt.

There is a cover, where there is a mermaid, and the Nvidia logo.

Is this cover made from metal, like Quadro FX from this era?

If yes, I'll wetsand it, cause there are too many scratches in this area.

Then, I'll try to polish it, to make it look like a Quadro FX.

Do you think it's a possible idea?

Thank you, folks!

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Reply 2 of 5, by PD2JK

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I've got one with Nula, yes it's metal.

i386 16 / AMD DX4-100 WB / Pentium MMX 200 / BP6 Dual Celeron 433 / Athlon Orion 700 + TB 1000 / PIII-S 1400 / AthlonXP 1700+ / Opteron 165

Reply 3 of 5, by Repo Man11

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I had one of those 6800s, just one more thing turned into toxic smoke in the Camp Fire. Heavy sigh.

I like the idea of printing the picture and restoring it that way, but aluminum does polish into a very nice finish with a little effort. Engine turning the aluminum would make it truly one of a kind.

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