Two items today.
1. HP Kayak XU 7/550. But when I came home there was a mainboard from some XA inside, so only single processor instead of dual. Also the front display isn't working. Bummer.

2. Toshiba 4010CDT, blank screen when powering on. No screen on external monitor either. So needs some work....

Wish me luck on this 50 USD gamble ...a GA-6VTXD .. Dual Tualatin support with what looks like Universal AGP, the caps all look to be in good physical condition from the pics so that's something in its favor. But are thankfully easy to replace on this board as Ive recapped two others without AGP so have plenty of spare caps.

Comes with two PIII 1Ghz 133 FSB cpus which will get replaced with the pair of Tualatin 1.4s I have and 1Gb of memory.

Needs a good clean too.

Now why would I go and buy on a bunch of junk like this?

A 🍪 to whoever can tell me why.

Ozzuneoj wrote on 2025-06-18, 12:51:

Now why would I go and buy on a bunch of junk like this?

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A 🍪 to whoever can tell me why.

Do I spy a GUS Max?

Artex wrote on 2025-06-18, 13:01:

Ozzuneoj wrote on 2025-06-18, 12:51:

Now why would I go and buy on a bunch of junk like this?

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A 🍪 to whoever can tell me why.

Do I spy a GUS Max?

You got it! Here you go: 🍪 🥛

It's filthy, has a couple dinged up components and is missing the bracket, but I've brought a GUS back from the dead before.

To me, seeing cool parts in this condition is like seeing a sad, filthy cat\dog wandering the streets. I haven't really been buying PC stuff, but... I mean... just look at the poor thing! I gotta take it in, clean it up and give it a second chance... 😥😅

Picked up an Aureal Vortex AU8810A1

Works beautifully for the most part, but having some odd issues with left/right sound channels being reversed in some games. A3D demos work beautifully though. Downloaded the AU8810 9x 4.06.3220 driver (full) from the driver library.

Ozzuneoj wrote on 2025-06-18, 12:51:

Now why would I go and buy on a bunch of junk like this?

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A 🍪 to whoever can tell me why.

Nice haul!
What is that:

Could be an MPEG card.

There's a VLB graphics in there that's probably not worth nothing, but whether it's a $50 or $200 beastie needs a closer look.

From the scrapper I frequent, another Slot A mobo to add - Biostar M7MKA.

Will keep you all updated. Chances are I might turn it into another great board bonanza.

BitWrangler wrote on 2025-06-18, 16:55:

Could be an MPEG card.

There's a VLB graphics in there that's probably not worth nothing, but whether it's a $50 or $200 beastie needs a closer look.

Yeah, I looked the pictures over pretty thoroughly the other day when I found the listing. I believe that odd looking card was a frame grabber.

The VLB card is a Cirrus Logic of some sort. Probably a GD5426. The BIOS is missing but shouldn't be hard to replace if I ever get around to it. There are also a 3-4 PCI VGA cards, I think mostly Virge variants. Aside from that, nothing really of note.

Everything is missing brackets and the seller had already thrown them away, so that's a bummer... but as long as the GUS's PCB and main chips aren't irreparably damaged I think it was a good lot to grab. I can probably get a good chunk of what I spent back just reselling the useless stuff as gold scrap.

Ozzuneoj wrote on 2025-06-18, 12:51:

Now why would I go and buy on a bunch of junk like this?

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A 🍪 to whoever can tell me why.

I would guess the Gravis soundcard or that vlb card.

The lot arrived, and it doesn't look like it took any more damage. It was filthy, but it cleaned up nicely! I will test it out when I get some time (after straightening some pins and checking for shorts of course).

If it shows any signs of life at all I will recap the whole thing, replace the dented crystal and the broken plastic around the Sony connector. Then it will just be a matter of getting a bracket that fits it. Not sure if any other cards could act as donors, but that would be the preferred way since a GUS deserves a real metal back plate rather than something 3D printed.

Some ESS cards might have that kind of bracket. At least one 1869F I had did. Unfortunately sold it as it served me no purpose any longer now that I have a Terratec Gold 16/96 w/ wavetable.

Ozzuneoj wrote on 2025-06-18, 19:20:

The lot arrived, and it doesn't look like it took any more damage. It was filthy, but it cleaned up nicely! I will test it out w […]
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The lot arrived, and it doesn't look like it took any more damage. It was filthy, but it cleaned up nicely! I will test it out when I get some time (after straightening some pins and checking for shorts of course).

If it shows any signs of life at all I will recap the whole thing, replace the dented crystal and the broken plastic around the Sony connector. Then it will just be a matter of getting a bracket that fits it. Not sure if any other cards could act as donors, but that would be the preferred way since a GUS deserves a real metal back plate rather than something 3D printed.

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I clearly recall someone on vogons posting about making new metal brackets but I can't find the relevant post.
Maybe someone else can shine a light on this.

as for the gus max ram upgrade, you might be able to use some ram of a video card.

weedeewee wrote on 2025-06-18, 20:24:

I clearly recall someone on vogons posting about making new metal brackets but I can't find the relevant post. Maybe someone e […]
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Ozzuneoj wrote on 2025-06-18, 19:20:

The lot arrived, and it doesn't look like it took any more damage. It was filthy, but it cleaned up nicely! I will test it out w […]
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The lot arrived, and it doesn't look like it took any more damage. It was filthy, but it cleaned up nicely! I will test it out when I get some time (after straightening some pins and checking for shorts of course).

If it shows any signs of life at all I will recap the whole thing, replace the dented crystal and the broken plastic around the Sony connector. Then it will just be a matter of getting a bracket that fits it. Not sure if any other cards could act as donors, but that would be the preferred way since a GUS deserves a real metal back plate rather than something 3D printed.

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I clearly recall someone on vogons posting about making new metal brackets but I can't find the relevant post.
Maybe someone else can shine a light on this.

as for the gus max ram upgrade, you might be able to use some ram of a video card.

Yeah, there was someone posting about that not long ago but last I remember they never replied to any inquiries as to how they were making them or if they were able to make them for others.

The RAM upgrade should be no problem at all, I have lots of SOJ RAM chips. 😀

Why did I buy this for £12 today?

Lostdotfish wrote on Yesterday, 11:53:

Why did I buy this for £12 today?

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Why not? Not everybody wants to make a profit out of these parts.

dominusprog wrote on Yesterday, 13:01:

Lostdotfish wrote on Yesterday, 11:53:

Why did I buy this for £12 today?

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Why not? Not everybody wants to make a profit out of these parts.

I want the Zalman VF900-Cu cooler for my 4200 Ti

Lostdotfish wrote on Yesterday, 13:11:

I want the Zalman VF900-Cu cooler for my 4200 Ti

You and me both.

weedeewee wrote on 2025-06-18, 20:24:

I clearly recall someone on vogons posting about making new metal brackets but I can't find the relevant post. Maybe someone e […]
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Ozzuneoj wrote on 2025-06-18, 19:20:

The lot arrived, and it doesn't look like it took any more damage. It was filthy, but it cleaned up nicely! I will test it out w […]
Show full quote

The lot arrived, and it doesn't look like it took any more damage. It was filthy, but it cleaned up nicely! I will test it out when I get some time (after straightening some pins and checking for shorts of course).

If it shows any signs of life at all I will recap the whole thing, replace the dented crystal and the broken plastic around the Sony connector. Then it will just be a matter of getting a bracket that fits it. Not sure if any other cards could act as donors, but that would be the preferred way since a GUS deserves a real metal back plate rather than something 3D printed.

The attachment CRUSTmax21.jpg is no longer available

The attachment GUSmax21.jpg is no longer available

I clearly recall someone on vogons posting about making new metal brackets but I can't find the relevant post.
Maybe someone else can shine a light on this.

as for the gus max ram upgrade, you might be able to use some ram of a video card.

I've been cutting stainless steel strips on a laser machine for two years now 😀
there are already strips for more than 80 different boards