Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2023-04-10, 18:10
Thanks. I will investigate.
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2023-04-10, 15:35
Finally finished my "Year2k" build based on PIII Coppermine 1GHz, Voodoo 5 and Aureal Vortex 2: 20230410_113218.jpg 20230407_095030.jpg Very silent it is ;). It's based on a PC I had in 2001, with some changes: * GeForce2MX -> 3dfx V5 5500 * SB Live! -> Aureal SQ2500 Case is actually the same.
Re: Any use for S754-system with PCIe ?
Posted on 2023-04-03, 14:51
I don't think you can with nf4 chipset. This is not Intel.
Re: Any use for S754-system with PCIe ?
Posted on 2023-04-03, 08:28
There were some interesting s754 PCIe boards ... for example Epox 8NPA SLI or DFI NF4X INFINITY. (I had them both). Epox had all Rubycon caps and nice colors. But I wouldn't count on Win98 compatibility. You need VIA chipset for that. But with cool s754 cpu and VIA K8T800 chipset you can go all the …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-03-26, 14:14
Banshee and Diamond V2: Filename 20230326_151536.jpg File size 545.62 KiB Views 962 views Filename 20230326_150814.jpg File size 1.3 MiB Views 962 views
Re: Radeon 9700 Pro on the way out?
Posted on 2023-03-18, 10:13
Removing the shim is not for the faint of heart. NOS Zalman coolers (VF700 / VF900 / FATAL1TY FC-ZV9) are much safer option IMHO. Base of the cooler is within the shim.
Re: Radeon 9700 Pro on the way out?
Posted on 2023-03-17, 10:19
On NOS cards it goes off easily. On used cards it's 1+ hour job with chemicals, heat, toothpicks and razor blade.
Re: Radeon 9700 Pro on the way out?
Posted on 2023-03-17, 09:13
That thermal adhesive is pure evil 😉. That's the first thing I deal with when refurbing R300 card.
Re: Radeon 9700 Pro on the way out?
Posted on 2023-03-16, 04:04
Samsung 2.8ns BGA chips get burning hot on 9700 Pro, cooling them is beneficial. I think it's cheaper to find new card then get it repaired by a shop, it's not Voodoo 5500. Lowering the clock could help. 9700 non-pro / TX have slower but much cooler memory chips (usually Infineon), and 256-bit bus …
Re: Asus USB/MIR reverse engineering
Posted on 2023-03-13, 10:25
Just checked, CablesOnline charges $70 for shipping to EU (via Fedex) .... insane. I'd be willing to buy one or two via ebay or privately, if anybody is ordering.
Re: 3dfx Voodoo 1 fault diagnosis and repair
Posted on 2023-02-27, 18:18
35ns EDO chips ... nice. In most cases it was 50ns for early V1s. What equipment did you use for soldering/desoldering? Great job, btw 😉.
Re: Repairing Diamond Monster 3D (Voodoo 4MB) - help needed
Posted on 2023-02-25, 21:26
Update to this thread: card was actually ok, I had a problem with LCD. All is well after pressing "autosetup" button. Could be a frequency glitch? TMU pad is actually a factory "defect". There is a small blob of solder on the pin but it is connected to the copper pad. Ferrite bead was replaced with …
Re: Cooler for PPGA Intel Pentium MMX
Posted on 2023-01-26, 13:39
Also have a variation of this cooler. Works great for 233 MMX. Just added more silent fan (~3000-3600 rpm). Filename s7_cooler.JPG File size 39.36 KiB Views 145 views
Re: Repairing Diamond Monster 3D (Voodoo 4MB) - help needed
Posted on 2023-01-19, 20:41
keropi wrote on 2023-01-16, 10:09: I would inspect the front ICs for detached/touching legs You were right. Looks like whole pad is gone (TMU chip). Will send it to someone with microscope. Filename 20230119_193829.jpg File size 811.67 KiB Views 265 views Filename 20230119_211134.jpg File size 908. …
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2023-01-16, 12:51
I ran Unigine for a while just to get feeling for the temps. Core is OK, seems programmed to keep it under 70°C. But memory/VRM heatsink is burning hot although it says 47°C for the PCB 😁 (well, It might be subjective). But yes, I'm surprised how silent it is.
Re: Repairing Diamond Monster 3D (Voodoo 4MB) - help needed
Posted on 2023-01-16, 10:20
Front ICs look pretty good, except maybe for some dust.
Re: Repairing Diamond Monster 3D (Voodoo 4MB) - help needed
Posted on 2023-01-16, 10:07
Were there any schematics for these cards ever available? Best I can do is look for the same size component.
Repairing Diamond Monster 3D (Voodoo 4MB) - help needed
Posted on 2023-01-15, 16:55
I recently got Diamond Moster 3D that kind of works ... vertical banding is present in 3D scenes and bright backgrounds. After inspecting the card I noticed one inductor? missing at the back side, close to loop/vga ports. Location in red circle, component L13: diamond_monster_3d_back.jpg What spec …
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2023-01-15, 14:06
Tested and refurbished Nvidia's Fermi - Zotac AMP! edition: Filename 20230115_130027.jpg File size 721.86 KiB Views 748 views Filename 20230115_141134.jpg File size 844.75 KiB Views 748 views Filename 20230115_114224.jpg File size 789.44 KiB Views 748 views Filename 20230115_114301.jpg File size …
Re: Passive AGP cards for a retro-build...what do you think about these?
Posted on 2023-01-14, 18:32
You can buy 2$ PCI bracket from china that will take larger fans and work much better. But then it's not 1 slot cooling solution is it? download/file.php?id=105979&mode=view
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