Bulking parts on GF5 LE chip ? \ VOGONS

Bulking parts on GF5 LE chip ?

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:07

user33331 Offline

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Hello
Is this Geforce 5 FX LE safe to use ?

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:09

derSammler Offline

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Looks like epoxy to me.

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:24

user33331 Offline

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

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:27

derSammler Offline

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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.

Posted on 2020-06-10, 08:30

user33331 Offline

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Thanks.