What’s Causing These Wild Artifacts on a 3dfx Voodoo 3 1000?

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A 3dfx Voodoo 3 1000 riddled with artifacts! Is it a failing memory chip, bad solder, or a damaged 3dfx core? Let’s troubleshoot this classic GPU and see if we can bring it back to life. Share your thoughts below and join the retro repair journey!

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▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 The Voodoo 3 1000
02:46 First test
03:45 Pressure test
04:23 A closer look
07:12 PCBWay
07:50 Repair attempt
10:38 Second test
11:35 Heatsink
12:42 Drivers and 3D test
14:58 Conclusion