So the results so far:

295 single PCB: I can get to windows and install drivers but crashes. There is something wrong with the shroud. Doesn't fully clip closed. Kinda annoyed by it because I bought it as a functioning card (60$)

295 dual PCB: this one works, from the same seller, could finish a 3dmark without any issue (60$) I am really happy about this because this is one of the cards I was missing from my collection.

3870x2 no.1: no screen. fan spins at superluminal speeds. I paid 10$ for it so I kinda expected it. Might simply be a poorly installed heatsink (card was clearly tampered with by the previous owner and a screw is missing...... )

fx5700: works perfectly. excellent aesthetic conditions too (10$)

8500LE: sold as non functioning, actually seems to work perfectly fine. It just needs a new fan. (10$)

775dual-vsta: I see text on screen but I didn't test further (10$) the PCB is super bent but I am guessing it is fine

I would've made some photos if my desk wasn't a total mess. I will take eventually photos of the entire collection 😜

1) code 43?
3) pics of pcb?

I'd wash them all and retest.
Dishwasher no soap is the lazy way.

I will take photos myne thanks for offering! As I said my desk is a mess so I need to clean it a bit before I can start taking apart the cards. And yeah a good clean is mandatory. Even if the cards don't work I do like them for display and cleaning is something I enjoy doing and good at. I didn't check the error of the card, I want to clean it and repaste/repad it before I do more tests. I use IPA to clean PCB, and wd40-branded contacts cleaner.

Heh. I just chuck them in the dishwasher and rinse with IPA if I need it dry quicker.

I would never do that 😜 but soft brush + IPA = success

Wes1262 wrote on 2024-10-07, 06:01:

I would never do that 😜 but soft brush + IPA = success

Dishwasher with no soap work just fine, just make sure they are thoroughly dry before powering them up, you can rinse with IPA if your water quality sucks.

IPA absorbs water too so its likely a good idea to rinse with IPA in any case.

The other method is to throw them in the sink with some warm water and hit them with a soft paint brush, this wont hurt the parts at all but if washing a motherboard just make sure you remove the battery first.

Ive done both of these methods and they work great . .far better than just IPA+Brush alone

isn't dishwasher...... a soap? 😜

Wes1262 wrote on 2024-10-07, 06:37:

isn't dishwasher...... a soap? 😜

only if you put soap in it otherwise its just warm water. we are talking about this right https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/d … washing-machine ? You can do this in the sink or tub too if that's what you have.

Though you may want to throw it on a rinse cycle before washing your PCBs to make sure there isnt any soap in there from the previous cycle.

Normal water wont hurt anything so long as you rise with 75% IPA if your water is terrible, here where I live in Australia the water is hard water so full of salt and lime and I need to do a quick rise after washing with some 75% IPA, this drives off the remaining water and I can leave it for a week or more in a warm spot to let it thoroughly dry.

Never had any issues with this method, I wouldn't recommend IPA any higher than 75% as it would become pretty damn expensive but if you have it handy and can spare it then it would be ok too.

I've used metho in a pinch.
Much cheaper, but it does leave a mildly annoying white residue

myne wrote on 2024-10-07, 07:44:

I've used metho in a pinch.
Much cheaper, but it does leave a mildly annoying white residue

90% Ethanol would also be ok but that's much harder to get and Everclear is an expensive alternative, might be some Vodkas that would also be high enough proof to also work.

You really just need an alcohol that will absorb water.

This is what I use. 100% IPA and the price is pretty reasonable https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/313213025193

Trashbytes wrote on 2024-10-07, 08:44:

myne wrote on 2024-10-07, 07:44:

I've used metho in a pinch.
Much cheaper, but it does leave a mildly annoying white residue

90% Ethanol would also be ok but that's much harder to get and Everclear is an expensive alternative, might be some Vodkas that would also be high enough proof to also work.

You really just need an alcohol that will absorb water.

Nah mate, just diggers from bunnings!
The point is a rinse. I still dry it properly.

myne wrote on 2024-10-07, 08:56:

Trashbytes wrote on 2024-10-07, 08:44:

myne wrote on 2024-10-07, 07:44:

I've used metho in a pinch.
Much cheaper, but it does leave a mildly annoying white residue

90% Ethanol would also be ok but that's much harder to get and Everclear is an expensive alternative, might be some Vodkas that would also be high enough proof to also work.

You really just need an alcohol that will absorb water.

Nah mate, just diggers from bunnings!
The point is a rinse. I still dry it properly.

ok you just gave it away, another Aussie !!

Fucking Bunnings and Diggers .. name a better combo.

Though . .they do have Bunnings in Kiwi land . .hmmm

Yeah, but I guess I'm an "expat" now.

I avoid using soap or anything else besides tap water when cleaning very very dirty boards. Any other dirt comes off with iso alcohol, or contact cleaner.

This adapter must be quite rare.

some things made in Russia

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Jccwu wrote on 2024-10-07, 14:21:

some things made in Russia

I really like that IDE to M2 Board, I need to get me one of those! Much better IO than using compact flash.

Super Super! excited to get this one in my hands. Its going to be a while as its coming from out of country. hopefully it survives the journey....

A "GeForce3 PowerPack!!! Ti/500 XP 128MB DDR JUMBO Golden Sample" and yes that is actually the name of the product. Mega confusing as its actually a Ti 200 Chipset, but you know naming/marketing confusion.... 🤣

This is either the Fastest or the Second Fastest 128MB Geforce 3 Card ever made and is quite/exceedingly rare. (At least here in the US)
I say "or the Second" because according to the gainward archive website a (GeForce3 PowerPack !!! Ti/550 128MB) Which is the 500 chipset , exists, but I have never seen one ever. That card also only comes with "VGA"out as well. If you do have, work for gainward, or find one of these please let me know!! 😁

This card is a GF3 Ti 200 "Supposedly" but the Default bios factory clocks are actually 210Mhz Core and 240Mhz RAM , Which as you know is already actually HIGHER than the Standard GF3 Clock speed, Plus its the XP version which means you get the full connectivity suite which is a further additional upgrade.

An absolute Unit of a card in great condition, and I am excited to get it in house and put it to use on some old games and benchmarks. Plus that Red theme just looks amazing.