Re: Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-19, 10:57

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First, thx to @matze79 @sdz @Sphere478 and everyone who contributed to the post https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=78318 about the PCB SLI bridge! I also wanted something special for my retro build and that post gave me some inspiration! Thank you! The first test board worked and the simple …

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Re: Finally, a mid 90s build I am (somewhat) happy with!

Posted on 2024-03-12, 07:55

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That's an awesome looking build! Those parts make for the quintessential 1997 gaming rig. :D That Micron heatsink looks interesting. Is it just a heatsink or a heatsink/fan combo? It's a passive heatsink. It has a black plastic tray that clips over the sides of the cpu itself, then you screw the …

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Re: Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-11, 13:33

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Okay... I'm way past my bedtime but I found a 3D model of a Voodoo 2 card here https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/videocard-3dfx-voodoo-2-6d3f9151b11b46f184dcae4c0ed22479 The model was Blender to Fusion so it's all black with no texture. I'm so tired I don't care at the moment... But, it would look …

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Re: Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-11, 09:20

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Okay, this is an asymmetrical version that puts the 40mm fan centered on the second VooDoo 2 PCB. This would give even airflow for both front ICs but would leave the back of the first PCB with no airflow like the symmetrical version. With only 40mm of span, I might prefer more airflow to the fronts. …

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Re: Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-11, 08:56

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Okay hear me out... I'd really like to put some fans on these guys cus they get pretty hot... This is my solution to hold 2 x 40mm by 10mm fans top mounted... Thumbs up or thumbs down? Screenshot 2024-03-10 235822.jpg Screenshot 2024-03-10 235807.jpg Screenshot 2024-03-10 235813.jpg I like it, but …

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Re: eBay Voodoo 2's (Project BRICK) Retro build

Posted on 2024-03-11, 07:04

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Ya! Super excited! Was thinking about making these for the pair! Red illuminated Quake logo SLI Bridge! 🤘🤘 Screenshot 2024-03-08 223544.jpg Screenshot 2024-03-08 223531.jpg SO SICK! I know right!? I'm posting these in the Video section, but check this out! Screenshot 2024-03-10 235813.jpg

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Re: Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-11, 07:01

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Okay hear me out... I'd really like to put some fans on these guys cus they get pretty hot... This is my solution to hold 2 x 40mm by 10mm fans top mounted... Thumbs up or thumbs down? Filename Screenshot 2024-03-10 235822.jpg File size 99.58 KiB Views 1239 views Filename Screenshot 2024-03-10 …

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Re: Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-09, 12:52

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Is there a wiring pinout for these bridges somewhere? I'm having trouble finding one. Check my post here: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=78318&start=40 I did see that post, but I looked again and found the PCB file with a pinout! Thx for referring me back to that. I'll have to make …

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Re: Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-09, 12:36

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Here is, few days ago I made one and it works perfectly with two v2 where 1st has 8MB and 2nd has 12MB: http://vogonswiki.com/index.php/How_to_make_a_Voodoo_2_SLI_cable The smaller one waits for ram mod, there is place on pcb for 8 extra chips. Thx but I've already made a ribbon for it! I actually …

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Re: eBay Voodoo 2's (Project BRICK) Retro build

Posted on 2024-03-09, 12:34

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You could swap the board out for a Gigabyte GA-5AA, which has a better layout of expansion slots and CPU socket whilst still being Baby AT size. It also has AGP, handy for a 2D card like a Matrox. 😑 Any of the better socket 7 boards are really expensive! I'll keep my eye's open, but these boards …

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Re: Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-09, 11:33

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Is there a wiring pinout for these bridges somewhere? I'm having trouble finding one.

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Re: eBay Voodoo 2's (Project BRICK) Retro build

Posted on 2024-03-09, 10:58

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Maybe... I really like this smaller board though. If I can't find a suitable solution though... Sad about the V2 "beyond salvation". Must be bad! 😥

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Re: Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-09, 10:36

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I noticed that! 🤣 Filename Screenshot 2024-03-09 023455.jpg File size 246.39 KiB Views 1545 views

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Re: eBay Voodoo 2's (Project BRICK) Retro build

Posted on 2024-03-09, 07:46

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Well, on the Asus, I could possibly span the two middle PCI and just clear a heatsink with a little maneuvering. But, I really don't like the look! I want the two Voodoo2's to be next to each other. The FIC VA-503+ is even worse! If I slide the cooler down, it just barely touches. 20240308_234135. …

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Re: eBay Voodoo 2's (Project BRICK) Retro build

Posted on 2024-03-09, 06:43

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Ya! Super excited! Was thinking about making these for the pair! Red illuminated Quake logo SLI Bridge! 🤘🤘 Filename Screenshot 2024-03-08 223544.jpg File size 101.97 KiB Views 1464 views Filename Screenshot 2024-03-08 223531.jpg File size 236.31 KiB Views 1464 views

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Another Voodoo 2 SLI bridge

Posted on 2024-03-09, 06:40

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I've had some inspiration after reviving a pair of Voodoo2 cards! I've made a temporary floppy ribbon SLI, but since my retro machine will be open, I thought a cool SLI bridge is in order. I'm aware of the others available, but I thought I'd give it a shot! I'm not going to have rainbow LEDs on my …

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Re: eBay Voodoo 2's (Project BRICK) Retro build

Posted on 2024-03-08, 23:54

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Card 2's damage involved a few broken-off capacitors. This card showed signs of physical damage and might have been tossed around by its previous owner! 😥 One of the electrolytic's was pulled off the PCB and another was nearly hanging on! The card was also covered with some oily residue! I'm not …

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Re: eBay Voodoo 2's (Project BRICK) Retro build

Posted on 2024-03-08, 23:40

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Luckily I was able to clean it and get a small amount of solder to attach the the exposed copper! 2020_0101_003257_002.JPG 2020_0101_004708_002.JPG The top side of the same chip had to other pins the were pulled off the PCB! 2020_0101_001508_002.JPG 2020_0101_002548_002.JPG That was the extent of …

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eBay Voodoo 2's (Project BRICK) Retro build

Posted on 2024-03-08, 23:35

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Hey all! I'm hoping to document yet another retro build for everyone. Like we need more, right... 🙄 This first post is about a pair of BlackMagic Voodoo 2's I picked up on eBay. Some of you might have even seen them for sale and I want to leave a post showing the progress of restoration. These are …

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