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Which are the 3Dfx chips?  It may be obvious, but I'm not at home right
now ...

Thanks

Gary

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Stuart Carter wrote:
> 
> Joe wrote:
> 
> > I recently attempted overclocking my Diamond Stealth II to 50 MHz, but
> > I noticed that it gets dangerously hot.  I have an old 486 heatsink &
> > fan that I'd like to try attaching to the V2100 chip on the Stealth.
> > What's the best way to do this?  I've seen people use everything from
> > Super Glue gel to fish line to rubber bands.  What's a *sane*
> > alternative to this?
> 
> Hey.... I'm sane.... Well, relatively...
> 
> What I did was spread a VERY thin layer of Thermal Gel on the
> top of the chip. Leave a two sides clear. Seat the heatsink onto the
> chip. If it is like a Monster 3D, seat it over the two 3DFX chips.
> If it is a small chip in comparison to the heat sink,  leave the
> heatsink offset from the chip by a millimeter. Now, that the
> heatsink is in play, and you are happy with the placement, use
> the visible corners with the Super Glue. Personally, I use two
> of the most minor amount I can get. Smaller then a pinhead
> if  I can get it. I apply as small amount as possible in two little
> areas on each side.
> 
> The whole idea is to apply as small amount as possible NOT
> under the heatsink. You want it on the side of the heatsink and
> top of chip. This will let you take some fingernail polish  remover
> and remove it later if needed.
> 
> > Also, if I *do* use proper cooling, what's the
> > highest (average) I can O/C the Stealth without killing it?  TIA.
> 
> And you question my sanity. Hah...
> 
> Stuart