Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is going to be a tough one! My first ever video card repair. I bought a broken Diamond Monster 3D - on purpose!
In this video, I will try to figure out what is wrong with the card and hopefully bring this 3Dfx Voodoo back to life!
Apologies for my voice, I am just recovering from a cold - but I think during the recording session, my voice got a lot better :) Enjoy the video!
Sponsored by PCBWay: pcbway.com/g/lF253I
PCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!
My contribution to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:
pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47
Soldering iron (FNIRSI HS-01):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBq2cj9
*AliExpress: Mechanic Solder Mask*
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddyj7W7
(this is the exact item I am using)
*Amazon US: Solder Mask*
US 4pcs + UV light: amzn.to/470ISRw
DE 6pcs: amzn.to/3Dr49WU / amzn.to/43Av6lC / amzn.to/44XIbGB
DE Green + UV light: amzn.to/3O9Xaqa
UK: 6pcs: amzn.to/44GEm92
UK: Green + UV light: amzn.to/452Hc8n
3Dfx Debug Tool (Mojo.exe):
dropbox.com/sh/0jfpi1ooblcjzup/AAD9Bf2X-VG_Qu5Se-hZ50UYa?dl=0
You can support me on Patreon:
patreon.com/BitsUndBolts
00:00 Intro
01:01 The Diamond Monster 3D
02:05 PCBWay
02:41 Closer look
04:27 Removing components
05:23 Fix corrosion
06:21 Straighten pins
07:05 Reconnect trace
07:27 Add inductor
08:18 Solder mask
09:16 Reassembly
10:41 First test
12:25 Mojo
14:27 Further investigation
16:02 Second test
17:56 End
This is going to be a tough one! My first ever video card repair. I bought a broken Diamond Monster 3D - on purpose!
In this video, I will try to figure out what is wrong with the card and hopefully bring this 3Dfx Voodoo back to life!
Apologies for my voice, I am just recovering from a cold - but I think during the recording session, my voice got a lot better :) Enjoy the video!
Sponsored by PCBWay: pcbway.com/g/lF253I
PCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!
My contribution to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:
pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47
Soldering iron (FNIRSI HS-01):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBq2cj9
*AliExpress: Mechanic Solder Mask*
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddyj7W7
(this is the exact item I am using)
*Amazon US: Solder Mask*
US 4pcs + UV light: amzn.to/470ISRw
DE 6pcs: amzn.to/3Dr49WU / amzn.to/43Av6lC / amzn.to/44XIbGB
DE Green + UV light: amzn.to/3O9Xaqa
UK: 6pcs: amzn.to/44GEm92
UK: Green + UV light: amzn.to/452Hc8n
3Dfx Debug Tool (Mojo.exe):
dropbox.com/sh/0jfpi1ooblcjzup/AAD9Bf2X-VG_Qu5Se-hZ50UYa?dl=0
You can support me on Patreon:
patreon.com/BitsUndBolts
00:00 Intro
01:01 The Diamond Monster 3D
02:05 PCBWay
02:41 Closer look
04:27 Removing components
05:23 Fix corrosion
06:21 Straighten pins
07:05 Reconnect trace
07:27 Add inductor
08:18 Solder mask
09:16 Reassembly
10:41 First test
12:25 Mojo
14:27 Further investigation
16:02 Second test
17:56 End
