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Title: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 29.04.09 at 01:54:40
Just a quick snap, not really a lot to explain here. IT"S MINE!!!!! :) w000000000000t! Will have more details and shots later. I have to go help my dad pick up his fully restored 1965 Chevy Nova. (someone needs to drive the Firebird back.. haha)
:) ;) :D ;D :o 8-) ::) :-X ;D ;D Welcome home baby! :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True Post by Tim on 29.04.09 at 02:05:55 Congrats!!! :D :D I thought for a second it was Razrx's board. Have to admit, I'm a "little" jealous! :) ;) 8-) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True Post by razrx on 29.04.09 at 04:19:58
Congratulations! 8-)
Your V6k does look a tad familiar. ;D BTW.... |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True Post by rottentreats on 29.04.09 at 05:23:34
Ok, I am currently setting up the test system for the v6k. As suggested by many I have an Epox 8K3A+ with a AXDA3200DKV4D. (AXP Barton 3200+ w/ a 333 FSB, the max that mobo supports) I will have pics of her running soon enough! :)
@ razrx, Nice pic! I have a similar shot of mine for you ;) /edit: SHE"S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True Post by sb306 on 29.04.09 at 06:00:26
WOW!!!! Nice!
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Tim on 29.04.09 at 10:57:41 Really happy for you mate, well done. :) Does it have the PCI rework? How's it running? |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by G1nX on 29.04.09 at 17:03:34
@Tim the PCI rework is visible on the close-up shot. See the resistors with 0 value near the lower NFR sticker.
@ Rotten very nice card. Congratulations are in order :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Tim on 29.04.09 at 17:20:53 G1nX wrote on 29.04.09 at 17:03:34:
Oh yea, I can see it now, I was confused with the clock line, it's been a while since I looked at the rework schematics lol! |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 29.04.09 at 17:56:02
Thanks for all the congrats! :) She is fully stable in all AA (2x,4x,8x) modes and running strong. I played UT99 and Q3A for hours last night and I did not have one problem. I will have an update tonight, stay tuned. ;) (and several more updates in the near future)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by masterj85 on 29.04.09 at 19:16:36
Congrats. Where are you have get this 6k? They wasn´t listed before.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 29.04.09 at 20:57:14
In regards to whom I purchased the card from, some of you may already know, and if that is the case, it is no secret. Feel free to share. I am however going to leave it unspoken from myself. It's not a secret, but it will be a little more entertaining this way.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Tim on 29.04.09 at 21:03:00 rottentreats wrote on 29.04.09 at 20:57:14:
lol, okay then...... |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by masterj85 on 30.04.09 at 01:18:51
Im a litle bid confused about that someone of use know the seller.
Then your 6k is added as a new one in the V56k owners list. Okey, maybe we can try a panel game ;D No, seriously. It doesn´t matter. Have fun with your new goddess ;) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 30.04.09 at 01:52:19
;) The fun has only begun! 8-)
Here are the updates and "enhancements" I have made to the card. I had multiple mousepads made because I'm sure I will wear through the first one within weeks! :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Tim on 30.04.09 at 02:10:08 Nice job, it's looking great. :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by masterj85 on 30.04.09 at 03:26:16
Very nice. Is this an original backplate?
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 30.04.09 at 03:45:17 masterj85 wrote on 30.04.09 at 03:26:16:
Thank you. :) I actually have a few dead V5's laying around.. So I drilled a hole in one of the backplates. :) I might make another one, or maybe make this one better... |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by gamma742 on 30.04.09 at 03:50:38
Congrats 8-)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Narmounet on 30.04.09 at 10:59:01
;D
My congratulations too ! |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 05.05.09 at 01:01:51
Thanks again for all the congrats. Another addition to the Legend.
My V6k reunited with it's Rev.A 00203A Voodoo Volts.. :) ♪So happy together♪ |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Tim on 05.05.09 at 12:55:02 It's it's it's beauuutiful! :D |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 05.05.09 at 23:53:15
Just a little something... the case is on it's way, so I obviously had to make some of these...
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 16.05.09 at 20:13:52
Well, I got most of the parts in, still waiting on a few however. Regardless I think this home will be more than adequate for the goddess.
Specifications: Chieftec Dragon Case Epox EP-8K3A+ Rev. 1.2 [with latest bios] AMD 3200+ 333FSB @ 2332MHZ [AXDA3200DKV4D] 3x512 Kingston Hyper-X PC3200 @ PC2700 [2-3-2-6] 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 AGP - Rev.A 3700 [PCI Rework and Internal Power] Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Gamer Yeah yeah, I know she's a bit dusty.. but that means i have been using her! :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by ps47 on 16.05.09 at 21:58:16
sweet.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by elfuego on 16.05.09 at 22:49:29
I have been drooling up until the moment I spotted a crooked TT Vulcano 11. Bah. If you are assembling SUCH a machine, then please - by all means get a Zalman or something stylish. Maybe a thermalright SLK 600 with some shiny 12' cm led-lit silent fan...
Man... V5 6k... thats something that deserves only the best. Gratz man :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by AzzKickr on 17.05.09 at 18:45:27
I think the Volcano suits it well. My V5 powered retro machine has a Volcano 6 cooler, because that's the same generation hardware, more or less. A newer cooler would not suit it because it is not from the same era. (imho)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Tim on 17.05.09 at 18:57:30 Maybe it is a bit nitpicky, but a system like this would deserve the best, so I have to agree, those thermaltakes were more show then go, even though it isn't a disastrous cooler, a Thermalright SP-97, or SLK-947U is infinitely better. Any Thermalright based on their design would be roughly the same generation hardware. (Motherboard and CPU that is, not V56K) :) Overall it looks great though, one of the nicest cases in my opinion. The old, old Alienware cases were like that. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 18.05.09 at 00:51:33
Thanks for the comments guys. I do respect your opinions, but I am going to have to disagree. When it all boils down, I am not overclocking this machine, and this HSF works flawlessly for what it does. Keeping it at ~2,000 RPMs or less keeps the CPU at a more than adequate temperature and I barely hear it. (min/max speed is 1,300/4,800) It looks nice (orange is very simlar with that of the 3dfx logo), it also came with a expansion slot plate with the knob for fan speed adjustment. Long story short, 5 degree's isnt going to make a difference in performance. :)
/edit: I mounted the spare expansion slot plate that from where the fan control went to the motherboard as a support the the heavy V6K. Now even when the case is upright the card does not sag. :) Also, black round floppy and IDE cables are on their way, the green ones are just temporary. :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Tim on 18.05.09 at 00:56:03
Can't argue with that! :)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by AzzKickr on 18.05.09 at 10:49:03
Nevertheless a killer retro 3Dfx machine :o !!
I'm still waiting for my Aureal Vortex SQ2500 sound card I got on ebay last week to complete my retro V5 machine: Msi KT3 Ultra-ARU AthlonXP 2600 FSB333 2x 256DDR 333 PC2700 V5 64MB AGP Aureal Vortex A3D SQ2500 sound 400GB Seagate IDE drive Volcano 6 cooler Hercules Prophetview 720 15inch LCD All built in a Raidmax Smilodon case. I still have some Chieftec/Antec cases though. Could be that I switch to one of those just for the authenticity of the whole... |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by paulpsomiadis on 18.05.09 at 15:50:45
I still use a Thermaltake cooler in my current Athlon 64 X2 gaming rig...
...nowt wrong with them - unless you're intending to overclock...then you'd need something beefier... |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 19.05.09 at 03:33:41
Thanks AzzKickr! By the sound of it you have an awesome rig brewing... cant wait to hear/see that thing is in action! :) You have some mean combos tied together. 8-)
Update: The black floppy/ide cables are in, next fan shrouds/brackets, which are being to be a b!tch to find... help finding some would be ok with me ;) (and some more cable management) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by elfuego on 19.05.09 at 03:49:08 paulpsomiadis wrote on 18.05.09 at 15:50:45:
Dont get me wrong - I didnt say that Thermaltake coolers suck in general - I just said that TT Vulcano 11 sucks :) TT Vulcano 7 is, for example, a much better choice. Or big typhoon. Or even Silent tower (which i still use) or sonic tower. 8-) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Tim on 19.05.09 at 14:46:58
Looks like that will deliver some good airflow. I would suggest adding a side fan to deliver fresh air to the Hint chip and surrounding components.
What do you mean with fan shroud/bracket? :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by rottentreats on 19.05.09 at 17:35:07 Tim wrote on 19.05.09 at 14:46:58:
Yeah, it came with a fan on the window, but I took it off because it was a pain in the butt to plug/unplug when I take the side off, oh well... still thinking of a solution to that. By should/bracket I mean the things that hold the fans. They are a mix of bluish/green or purple, I want them black. I am most likely just going to have to whip out some spray paint, as I cannot find them for purchase anywhere. :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by Tim on 20.05.09 at 01:08:23
Yea I would spray em. Yea they can be annoying. I've got a Thermaltake Tsunami, and it's exactly the same story. It doesn't get opened very often mind. It's on a molex to 3pin fan connector, so taking it off the molex adaptor isn't too much of a hassle but still annoying.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6k Style Post by masterj85 on 21.05.09 at 03:10:21
You have this 6k from gary, right!?
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 24.05.09 at 01:12:15
@Kokohemmo - Thanks for the compliment!! Your system also looks amazing. I will try and tidy up my cables a bit more as you suggested. I will fire up my V6K rig today and get some temps for you also. Until then, please see below to my new addition! :)
Just recieved another special little package in the mail today. A 8464DB [with Post Sensor Processor and Power Board] :twisted: |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Kokohemmo on 24.05.09 at 01:23:32
Hi rottentreats
Wow... That is.... something. I have also Aalchemy 8164, but it is cut in halves for "chiprecycling" :( Hope you have also PSU for that, so you can enjoy it Regards Kokohemmo |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 24.05.09 at 02:29:31
Take into consideration that these temperatures are in an non-air conditioned enviroment.
Idle = 51°C [browsing the web for 15 minutes] Load = 54°C [looping UT99 Intro @ 4xAA for 30 minutes] To get these temperatures I did the [task] and then rebooted quickly (via reset button in ~3 seconds) to see the results in the Magic Health area. With that being said we can all assume that the temperature is probably 1-3°C higher when the task was actually in progress. No PSU for the AAlchemy setup yet... might be waiting for the Homemade PSU progject to make more progress. If anything it will be something great just to have with my V6K :) To clear up any thoughts that she might be a bit bent, this is completely untrue. Straight as an arrow. :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Kokohemmo on 24.05.09 at 03:06:19
Hi
Thanks for that test. It seems, that XP 3200+ "normal" temp is in 50-56 in celsius. Yes, in your picture, she is straight as a tree... Fault was in my eyes, as I was thought before... ::) In my case, because it is Antec Sonata, I have only one 120mm fan (Revoltec blue 20db) in back, and it handles all the case air flow. Sure the PSU fan also remove some hot air also. In my set, I try to get cpu and system heat down as mininium numbers of fans as possible, so the noise issue is also in my target. (I have the Noise Absorber kit, and usually using noise pads increased temperature a little bit, BUT it is... silent 8-)) Now when I had your test results of your XP 3200+ temperature, I know my system have no problems in heat issue... ;) Regards Kokohemmo |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 24.05.09 at 04:16:58
No problemo Kokohemmo, glad to hear my 3200+ is also running "normal". (I have two of these CPU's, and they both run that same temperature)
You were correct to think my V6K was a bit bent, looking at one of the other pictures I took it appears to be, might have been the camera or the way the card was placed... oh well. :) I can understand how you want a silent machine, sure is nice not to hear a tornado coming from the rig. I would too but I usually have my music or the game cranked up high. :) Maybe someday I will try a Noise Absorber kit also, sounds like it might be nice. (pun intended) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by m14radu on 24.05.09 at 08:02:34
Well, first time i saw the pictures i think also that the V6K is a bit bent, but looking at at the chieftech case too ( picture bottom ), you see that this is also bent.
So, that it must have been the camera position... Btw. nice setup's my frindes !!! ;) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by gamma742 on 26.05.09 at 17:24:37 rottentreats wrote on 24.05.09 at 01:12:15:
Unfortunately the last one I picked up from this seller was defective :'( The seller agreed to refund :-/ Code:
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 26.05.09 at 18:28:50 gamma742 wrote on 26.05.09 at 17:24:37:
Yeah, that sucks hardcore, especially when I might be in the same boat. :( What's even worse is having no way to test it or even use it. I will be having this for a display piece for a bit... probably will just end up selling it. ("as is" unfourtunately) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by gamma742 on 28.05.09 at 04:52:30 The 8464DB tests good 8-) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 30.05.09 at 00:17:52
Good to hear all is ok with your 8464DB! :)
Now I have a question regarding my AA5 setup. Will this PSU work? It appears to have all the right cables/connectors, but the specs are a bit different... (the +2.9V supplies 75w, so thats good.) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by gamma742 on 30.05.09 at 23:50:48
I can't see all the connectors but your gonna need some that look like the black one with the black & white cables attached.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 30.05.09 at 23:58:54
Ok, to my knowledge it's just these three sets of cables that connect to the power board.. it appears to have all of them. (crosses fingers)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 09.06.09 at 00:27:19
Ok, good news is all the connectors needed are there and fit like a dream.
Is there any secret to using this powersupply? Or is it just like any other but with a few different connectors? I tried briefly to power up a system with it but nothing happened. I even jumped pins 4&6 on the psu and still no go. I might have bought a dead psu... ideas? |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 09.06.09 at 02:29:07
I don't know much about AAlchemy setups. But make sure your powersupply works first by jumpstarting it. Bridge the Green and a Black to boot the PSU, but have a couple of fans plugged in so there is some load, some PSUs don't start up without any load.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by sigtau on 09.06.09 at 02:41:36
Well, if it's the same type of power supply used in the AAlchemy workstations, it should work. I can't tell who the manufacturer is since it appears as though the label has been blurred out for some weird reason ::), but it appears to match mine. My AAlchemy workstation is in storage right now, but I seem to recall that it has a special switch that has to be used to power it up. Does the power supply have any other non-standard connectors other than the AA5 plugs?
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 09.06.09 at 05:08:50
Ok, here are the non-standard connectors you are probably speaking of What the heck am I suppose to do with those?
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 09.06.09 at 20:29:20
Update:
Thanks to Oscar on the V6K Team forum, it is starting to come clear what needs to be done to power that b!tch up. http://www.voodoo3dfx.com/Foro_V6k/viewtopic.php?p=2111#2111 |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by sigtau on 10.06.09 at 00:28:00
Sweet, sounds like you are set. The power supply acts much like that found in older, pre-ATX form factor PCs (commonly known as "AT" or "Baby AT"). I seem to recall that when you shut down Windows, the power supply keeps running unless you flip off the switch. I hope to have my out of storage this weekend...after the I finish the major remodel on my house.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by gamma742 on 11.06.09 at 06:03:37 sigtau wrote on 10.06.09 at 00:28:00:
That's correct.. When I do a Win2000 shutdown, it tells me that it's safe to power off. Then I flip the power switch to the OFF position. I hope the Power Supply is good :-? |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 11.06.09 at 06:56:23
Well, I hooked up the switch and hooked it all up and the PSU powers on! :) I was unable to get video however... Do I need a main vga card? (agp)
I then tested a normal PSU and AGP card with the mobo and was still unable to get video... so something else might have been wrong. (nothing a little troubleshooting cant fix) Lastley, the PSU will not power up if the AA5 cards are not hooked up, I am guessing this is normal... Are there any other tricks that I need to do to make these cards boot properly? Oh, one more thing. I looked at the box that the PSU came in and through a sticker I saw a symbol.. and it was this: |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by sigtau on 11.06.09 at 14:27:10
The AA5 only outputs 3D, so you will need a 2D card in the system as well. I use a geforce 4 series card (w/DVI) in mine. I also use a monitor that has both D-sub and DVI inputs so I can just switch the input mode on the monitor.
It sounds like you have an issue with your test mobo/CPU. Dumb question, did you also short the "power on" header pins on the mobo after flipping the PSU switch? If so, then it sounds like you need to work out the kinks with your test system first before troubleshooting the AA5 and power supply. I got mine working on a Pentium 4 setup, but I had to use a molex to CPU 4 pin adapter to get things working right. Make sure you don't need something similar for whatever mobo/CPU combo your working with. The PSU came in a box....interesting. Where did you find it and was it actually brand new? |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 11.06.09 at 17:37:11
Ah, I had a long day when I tried booting up the system and must not have been thinking properly... of course it needs a 2D card :D
As per your advise I will definately get the test system up and running prior to slapping in the AA5. ( I did flip the switch and bridge the pins to power it up) I have an old Tyan Dual P3 933mhz Slot1 system laying around that I will try next. I actually saw this PSU while browsing google for computer salvage PSU's. (if quick_elist can sell all the vcards, someone has to has the PSU's) It came in two boxes.. a bigger shipping one and then what appears to be the that is originally came in. To my knowledge TK Power made the AA5 PSU's and had a very similar logo to which is on the box. I should probably get back to work.. but I will keep you all updated with what happens.. 8-) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 19.06.09 at 03:33:41
I will try and get the AA5 system up and running this weekend... (
Tonights little project requires a big thanks to RazrX, I could not have done it without his tips and advice. Althought I do have have the gahones to use either this power adapter or Voodoo Volts, it's just nice to have... |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by razrx on 19.06.09 at 05:41:41
[smiley=beer.gif] No problemo. You were already headed in the right direction. I just gave a couple tweaks. [smiley=beer.gif]
The cable looks perfect. Well done! [smiley=cool.gif] |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 20.06.09 at 03:28:38
Well... the PSU boots the system and everything appears to be running fine, it detects the post sensor board (v3), and two Quantum3d AA5 PCI in the device manager. However, only the top AA5 board has a green light on (the others flash red/orange when I turn the system on), I am not sure if the bottom one is working or not... someone is going to have to tell me what I might be doing wrong. Anyways, I plug the vga cable into the top AA5 board and it works just fine... I do not appear to be getting video through the dvi/post sensor board.
Any tips for getting this running right would be greatly appreciated. A step by step check or howto would be amazing. Thanks in advance! :) Here is a quick vid I made of the beast in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPoT9eR4tJM /edit: just got done playing a few rounds of UT99 w/ 8xAA. 8-) Sexay.. :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Leveller on 20.06.09 at 14:24:04 rottentreats wrote on 20.06.09 at 03:28:38:
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by gamma742 on 23.06.09 at 09:06:58 rottentreats wrote on 20.06.09 at 03:28:38:
Green on the top AA5 is normal. ( I never paid attention to the other one flashing red/orange on power up ) I'll need to check that.. You won't get video on the SPP card without drivers and the demos that support it. It looks like everything is functioning correctly but I'm confused.. I thought you picked up a 8464 but the video shows a 8432.. Do you have memory chip on both sides of both AA5 cards? |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 23.06.09 at 14:14:31
Ah ok, late last night I read through the AA5 Manual and see that the single green light is "3D Output LED". I also learned some other nifty things: [url]http://www.quantum3d.com/support/aalchemy/AATXUsersManual.pdf[/url]
Looking into what you said it appears I was wrong when I identified my AA5 card(s). My cards only have memory on one side of each board. Thank you for clairifying that, it is indeed a 8432DB. That just means that I will have to try and pick up a 8464DB next time one comes around. A few pics from the other night I forgot I took... For those who are still wondering, I stumbled upon the powresupply at a pc recycling website. (took me atleast several hours of digging) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 25.06.09 at 14:27:52
Ok, I search all of the V6k forum and cannot find what to do about the drivers. I know that the standard AA5 drivers do not come with glide2, and needs some modified opengl32 dlls. My question is, where do I get all of these files needed. If someone could compile the modified files for Win2k SP4 it would be greatly appreicated. Maybe rar them up and upload them somewhere.
As per Sniper in a post on the V6k forum I found this, but I can't really do much with it.. "Copied to all games the renamed opengl32.dll, glide2x and glide3xb.dll to several folders in the games, renamed the glide3xb.dll to glide3x.dll in a secound turn, but have no success with all the games." |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by sigtau on 27.06.09 at 22:08:42
This page of the pictures thread covers most of the info you are looking for. Keep in mind that according to Gary, a dual card setup won't run most games if you end up using the wickedGL mini driver. I have two single boards, but I haven't found the sli connector to hook them both up to do any tinkering.
http://www.falconfly.de/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1171810382/225 |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 30.01.10 at 02:26:03
Welp, I am going to be having a custom acrylic case built for my V6K, so far I just had the plaque made. Now it's just a matter of finding an acrylic shop to do some custom work to fit my V6k and VV nicely. Then I can finally put it out on display. :) I will update this thread again when I get it finished... might be awhile
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 30.01.10 at 10:48:59
That looks fantastic! Looking forward to the acrylic box.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by exxe on 30.01.10 at 11:15:37
why every use Gone but never forgotten?
okay its right but i hate this proverb why not So powerful its kind of ridiculous for a four GPU card? |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 30.01.10 at 14:21:13 exxe wrote on 30.01.10 at 11:15:37:
Well, they are gone, and I will never forget them. I guess I would rather use something that means more to me, than use their slogan. I am not trying to sell anything, I am merely creating a place for my V6K to be displayed and appreciated. When/if Chevrolet ever goes under, do you think they are going to use "Like a Rock"? I don't think so. :P |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by razrx on 30.01.10 at 20:42:40
Hahaha! Chevy could use the slogan, "Like a Rock," because they sunk like a rock in the auto market. The former #1 automaker in the world goes into bankruptcy protection & to taking government bailouts to be able to survive. ::)
Also, I will see what I can do to help you on your V5 6000 display case. I'll send you a message soon. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by exxe on 14.02.10 at 08:52:47 rottentreats wrote on 14.02.10 at 01:51:25:
yes that's screw are made for |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 14.02.10 at 11:24:08
That looks superb, wow. :)
Yea I think you should remove them as well. ps. how easy is it to take the card out of there? Looks like 4 screws you have to undo? |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by gdonovan on 14.02.10 at 12:32:48 rottentreats wrote on 14.02.10 at 01:51:25:
That is a fine looking case! Yes, I'd pull the wires since the brick is present. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by RaverX on 14.02.10 at 13:03:27 gdonovan wrote on 14.02.10 at 12:32:48:
+1 :) Because that was the way the card should work - no wires, but a nice, big adapter. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 14.02.10 at 16:02:39
Wow $200 hehe, not too bad for a custom design I guess.
Hmm, I suppose because you have now got two, you can keep one on display and one to play with ey? So it doesn't really matter how easy it is to take apart. Ps. Instead of red washers, you could use some slightly translucent ones if you wish to do so. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 14.02.10 at 16:19:22
Yeah, kinda spendy but well worth it. This company said their glue joints would be approx 95% bubble free, and all edges would be flame polished. Very high quality build and with 1/2 acrylic on the "t-base". Nothing but the best for my V6K. :) Minnesota built, about 45 minutes away from my house.
This one will definately mostly be for display, the one that will arrive tomorrow will be my play horse. Prior to putting this V6K away I played with it for a few hours, knowing that I might not fire it up again for a few years. The clear washers are a great idea. Next time I have her out I will definately upgrade those to some clear nylon washers. (I might even have a few left over from when I fixed my friends xbox360 that had the infamous RROD) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by goriath on 16.02.10 at 15:51:35
Gorgeous! How much card is length in millimeter?
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 16.02.10 at 17:27:07 goriath wrote on 16.02.10 at 15:51:35:
I think it's ~12,5" so that's 31.75cm, or 317mm. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Drakan Player on 17.02.10 at 02:50:23 Tim wrote on 16.02.10 at 17:27:07:
Wow that just about the same size as my 7900GTX Duo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PUalOa8wAk I need to clean up my 8800gtx but hey it was only $32 and works fine after new caps. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaAxqQQuKbA If you see my shadow you will have 6 more weeks of winter. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by sb306 on 17.02.10 at 06:36:12
Great thread and great pics!
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 20.02.10 at 00:40:11
The new powersupply arrived and is in the V6K rig. :)
Corsair 550W 80+ Certified - Output +3.3V@30A,+5V@20A,+12V@41A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3A http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004 Hot damn does that orange fit the look. :D Below you will see a little support bracket I made to support the heavy tail end of the V6K. :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by edmundoab on 20.02.10 at 01:24:42
very nice setup!
and a neat case for sure |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 26.02.10 at 00:31:54
Got something in the mail a few days ago. (thank you razrx, you are quite the artist) I also took a few days and modded up one of my robot fans. (it's amazing what a little black spray paint can do) So damn cooool. 8-)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by goriath on 26.02.10 at 00:57:27
Hahaha, the 3dfx robot is quite nice; powered by 3dfx technology, we could say :)...
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by razrx on 26.02.10 at 07:11:02
Wow! That's a great setup you've got going! The robot looks A.W.E.S.O.M. - O ;)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 03.04.10 at 23:11:39
Ok, so I have made a few modifications that have been on my to do list for quite some time. I have added the vinyl stickers that read "it's so powerful, it's kind of ridiculous" (which consists of an orange and black stickers) Also added was the black acrylic piece on the back to hide the tape from the plaque on the front. (I also put a 3dfx logo on it)
And for extra anti-moisture protection, two Hydrosorbent Silica Gel Dehumidifiers that have 40 grams of silica beads. They have built-in indicators that turn from blue to pink to signal the need for reactivation. (which can be done in any oven) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by AzzKickr on 04.04.10 at 09:50:13
That's just wicked man :o
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 26.06.10 at 00:50:13
I initially contacted Maximum PC to get a copy of a magazine, and whilst doing so I started chatting with the guy about why the V6K was so important to me. I then sent a few pics and gave some history and they were so impressed with my cards and acrylic case that they sent me a printed 11x17 article from their June 2002 issue. Titled "The Last Days of 3dfx" it is a blast to read and look at. So then I went out and bought some frames and below is the outcome.
Just a little something to compliment my shrine. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by AzzKickr on 26.06.10 at 04:37:07
Walhalla !!!! :o
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by razrx on 26.06.10 at 04:59:16
Those MaximumPC guys are great. That was really nice of them to do that for you. The framed articles are a very nice touch. 8-)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by m14radu on 26.06.10 at 06:51:59
could you scan and share this article from Maximum Pc ?
I'm sure that some persons will love to read them...amoung them, me of course. Tanks ! :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 26.06.10 at 11:02:48 m14radu wrote on 26.06.10 at 06:51:59:
Same here! Wicked sick though, very very nice. Gets you all nice and fuzzy inside. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 26.06.10 at 20:39:30 |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by exxe on 26.06.10 at 21:06:21
Error 404: NOT FOUND!
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by oldskool on 26.06.10 at 22:01:01
Works 4 me
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by exxe on 26.06.10 at 22:06:26
now here also
but in real it looks better |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 27.06.10 at 00:42:02
Yahoo, thanks so so much!!
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by goriath on 06.07.10 at 11:47:55
THANK YOU! :)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by razrx on 17.07.10 at 19:41:15 |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 18.07.10 at 00:54:50
Nooooooice! It looks like you put much more effort/detail into your fan than me. Loooks freaking amazing! Great job man.
These fans are truely kickass. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by razrx on 19.07.10 at 04:08:43
The fan IS awesome! Functionally, it works good and there's lots of air movement. And looks, well, it looks good already straight from the factory. You've improved it greatly and I just added another colour. :)
I was surprised by how big the robot is. But since it's from the 80's, it only makes sense. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 20.07.10 at 18:32:20
Well, apparently I bought another V6K. This time a Rev.A2 2600 with E-Tag! It is unconfirmed functional however, it needs capacitor C79 replaced (once I find out it's value) and internal power hookup done. E-Tag reads that it's good, so I will have my fingers crossed after the repairs have been made.
8-) ;D |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by G1nX on 21.07.10 at 00:09:16 rottentreats wrote on 20.07.10 at 18:32:20:
Looks like my v6k's evil twin :) I would not do an internal hook-up it looks much nicer without. I'd try to find a compatible 4 pin plug to do an external to internal molex cable that can be easily detached and would look better overall. Good luck with it hope it works. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 24.07.10 at 19:14:45 rottentreats wrote on 20.07.10 at 18:32:20:
Holy cow, you lucky, lucky man, well..... hard, hard working man I would say really. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 25.07.10 at 23:45:32 Quote:
I think both luck and hard work definitely played a part in me aquiring this card. In all reality I would not have gotten this card if Captain Harris had not sent me the link and information leading to the card, without him this card may be in a dumpster. Then again it wasn't too hard as the person who owned it was planning on just throwing it out, he thought he couldnt even get the cost of shipping for it. Let's just say I proved him wrong in half a heart beat, and then got the card 2 days later. :D |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 26.07.10 at 10:32:18
Haha, that's excellent! Good work!!!!
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by ultima on 26.07.10 at 15:24:28
very nice card indeed. :)
btw, I'd love to know the text on that poster under the 6k. "Last days of 3DFX" LOL, was laughing my @$$ off when I saw the post. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 26.07.10 at 16:53:43
He uploaded a pdf of the article on here, quick search should make it come up :
http://v6k.rottentreats.com/files/TheLastDaysof3dfx.pdf |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 08.04.11 at 18:11:57
OMG OMG OMG! HAHAH :o ;D :D 8-)
I took the day off and drove 1 hour north to have the HiNT chip replaced by Altron Inc. , and now I have a functional 2600A2. (THANK YOU Tim for hooking me up with a spare HiNT HB1-SE66 chip from the eBay auction on 2/14/10) Now to do some testing. The card functions in 2d/3d, so now the question is whether or not AA modes will work, and stability is somethign to check out. I will be reporting back after more testing is done. 07/11/2010 - Bought card as non-functional from Keatah on 3dfxzone.it 09/27/2010 - Had IPC certified college instructor John Gammell at Dakota County Technical College remove CR4, replacing missing C79, and add through-hold power terminals. Card was still non-functional. 04/08/2011 - Had Altron Inc. replace the HiNT HB1-SE66 chip on the card. Card is now functional! I am amazed that the card works. Jaw status = dropped. /EDIT: I can confirm that the card is very stable. I have had it looping a Q3A demo and it's still running like a dream. I also tested 2x/4x/8x AA for about 5 minutes each, and it was stable! (little did I know that when I took the picture above the game was running in 4x AA) Hehe |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by goriath on 08.04.11 at 19:21:11
Didn't you inquire at Altron Inc. if reballing the original HiNT bridge chip was enough?
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 08.04.11 at 19:33:27 goriath wrote on 08.04.11 at 19:21:11:
Nah, since I had the replacement chip it seemed like a better option. I still have the old chip though, and can reball/reuse if needed. If the chip was fried I'm not sure reballing would help... |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 09.04.11 at 01:57:36
;)
I'm very very happy for you, and equally happy that I sold one to you. Well done. :) I'm glad the last resort did the trick. I can't believe you've got a functional 2600! YESSSS!! Seriously impressed here!!! That reminds me that I still have got two Hint chips here. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by G1nX on 11.04.11 at 23:38:31 |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 01.05.11 at 02:51:07
Black and White BIOS Screen?
To be honest I havent payed full attention to the BIOS screen since I got my 2600A2 card functioning. From what I noticed today, the BIOS screen is intermittently either color like it should be, or black and white (monochrome). (I would say its B/W 90% of the time) The card works with color everywhere else, such as the Windows loading screen and Windows itself. My other V6K's obivously don't do this, so I am curious if anyone has heard of this behavior before with any other cards? I am not worried about it as the card still outperforms my 3700A's and runs like a dream. :P Ideas? Color: note the Award Bios ribbon color B/W: |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Quaker763 on 04.05.11 at 11:10:29
WOw thats asick machine!!!!! :D ;D Where the hell do u guys get all this 'impossible' (eBay but they rarely ever show up) to find hardware!!!!!! I've seena broke V5 6K go for $800. it stated at 99 cents :o That cards got some SICK fans on it.
Oh BTW where'd u get the case made it looks sick i might need one for my V2 Rig xD P.S About the B&W problem, it may be the cable, as i would sometimes get this with my GF2MX (Everything would be black and white, even windows) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Rolo01 on 04.05.11 at 13:16:49
My V5-6K 2600A2 behaves exactly the same, so it seems to be related to that revision of the card.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 04.05.11 at 16:04:16 Rolo01 wrote on 04.05.11 at 13:16:49:
Thank you for the reply! I figured it might be a common trait with the 2600A2's as I can't think of any hardware/firmware defect that would cause such an occurance. (maybe also other early revisions?) It makes me feel better knowing that other 2600A2's (if not all) also behave like this. A fun little quirk of this rare revision. :) On a side note I just recieved my 5x spare HiNT HB1-SE66 chips. :) If I am going to have 3x (or more) V6k's for the rest of my life I better be prepared for anything. (I also have 4x spare Epox 8K3A+ boards as that is the only board I will ever use, along with a few spare AXDA3200DKV4D cpus, the fastest cpu for that board) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by elfuego on 04.05.11 at 22:17:55
Since you're playing with V5 6k anyway, would you mind doing a little test for me? Here is what needs be done:
http://www.falconfly.de/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1304255863 Thanks! ;-) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by G1nX on 04.05.11 at 22:54:41 rottentreats wrote on 04.05.11 at 16:04:16:
You guys made me curious as I did not remember my 2600A2 showing a black & white image at boot-up. I have tried it now on a Tyan MPX and a Gigabyte GA-60XT and in both cases I have color at boot-up and in the BIOS screen. So might be something different with my card physically with the reworks it has as the vga BIOS version is the same 1.11 Cheers, G1nX |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Rolo01 on 05.05.11 at 10:07:56
It is not like my card boots every time in black/white, lets say in 9 of 10 cases it boots up with full colors.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by G1nX on 05.05.11 at 22:14:16 Rolo01 wrote on 05.05.11 at 10:07:56:
Well still I have full colors in more than 30 boot-ups with my card even after stessing the card in some glide games. None the less I'm happy with it as it is :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 28.06.11 at 21:31:24
I did it again :D :o 8-)
A virgin V6K (unmodified,no reworks, completely and fully stable/functional 3700A) The card even comes with extra capacitors C15/C17. (very uncommon) It is a pretty interesting card to use, mainly because it does not have the internal power hookups, so I use the Voodoo Volts! It also has 1.18 bios which is unlike many V6K's. (still running @ 166mhz, but with more aggressive memory timings) Things just seem to work out sometimes.. :) The card above just happened to come with a late voodoo volts backplate, so naturally I took that off and put it on my 2600A2. Note: the V6K that sparked this topic was sold however, mainly because I already had a 3700A w/ the PCI rework, internal power and didn't feel the need to have two of the same exact thing) So I sold that and put the money towards this beauty. 8-) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by oldskool on 29.06.11 at 21:36:31
Very nice :)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Tim on 02.07.11 at 21:16:57
Very nice, congratulations. :)
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by val_parthen on 19.08.11 at 02:30:25
What an awesome and epic repair! Congrats dude!
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 07.09.11 at 05:45:47 rottentreats wrote on 16.02.10 at 01:44:00:
This card is now for sale, it is a 3700A card with the internal power hookup and PCI rework. Perfect card in perfect working order in all anti-aliasing levels. If you are intereseted drop me a line at v6ksale@gmail.com. Make me an offer. (I am expecting $3,000+ as that is the going rate these days) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by goriath on 07.09.11 at 13:56:09
You have sold it.
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 07.09.11 at 15:59:54 goriath wrote on 07.09.11 at 13:56:09:
Not yet... I sold a different card a few months ago. (you must be thinking of that one) This is the card for sale. (I have since added my own toe-tag and cable management "zip wrap") http://rottentreats.com/V6KSale/front.jpg http://rottentreats.com/V6KSale/rear.jpg |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by goriath on 07.09.11 at 16:43:44 rottentreats wrote on 07.09.11 at 15:59:54:
Oh no, I mean just that card. I think we all well know who will buy this v56k for thousands dollars ::) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by m14radu on 07.09.11 at 18:36:47
hmm...I have a hunch
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 08.09.11 at 19:40:40
The card has a buyer lined up and is now considered sold. Thank you to all interested parties. :)
PS: Your hunch was probably on the right track, but this is not the case. |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Varus on 04.10.11 at 15:33:41
Hello
This time my dream came true. Today i received the parcel with V5 6k. It's the most beautiful card i have ever seen from 3dfx !! Thanks for Brendan. Best Regards, Lukas |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by rottentreats on 04.10.11 at 17:46:30
I am very happy to see that the goddess arrived and that you are happy with it. In all honesty that is the most perfect 3700A I have ever seen. Fans are perfectly aligned, all of the capacitors/coils are right side up. Cleanest card I have ever owned by far, and it has hardly been used.
Congratulations on your dream becoming reality. Enjoy! :) |
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by m14radu on 04.10.11 at 20:05:52
Congratulation Varus !
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Title: Re: A Dream Come True- V6K/AA5 Style Post by Voodoo_Freak on 28.10.11 at 19:30:29
Congratulations! I still can remember the day as I received my V5 6k a very special day! :)
I wish you the best with this somehow unique card! |
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