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First post, by user33331

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:07

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Hello
Is this Geforce 5 FX LE safe to use ?

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Reply 1 of 4, by derSammler

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:09

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Looks like epoxy to me.

Reply 2 of 4, by user33331

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:24

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http://ixbtlabs.com/news.html?02/68/46
Here is a FX5700LE chip photo from ixbtlabs.com.

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Reply 3 of 4, by derSammler

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:27

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Clearly visible that these are jumpers to configure the chip. Most likely secured with epoxy later to prevent tampering.

It's certainly no damage whatsoever.

Reply 4 of 4, by user33331

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:30

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Thanks.

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