View Full Version : quick and simple VDD mod question...
eliteone
01-20-2003, 11:29 PM
Can I use a screw on the mobo for ground?
Holst
01-21-2003, 01:15 AM
You can, although using pins 1 and 4 is neater..
eliteone
01-21-2003, 01:54 AM
Not if im using a full length gf4 ti4600 card and SMD grabbers :P. Card gets in the way.
Holst
01-21-2003, 02:57 PM
I wouldnt recomend using SMG grabbers, although if you insist on it only use one....
KingInge2000
01-22-2003, 01:25 AM
Originally posted by Holst
I wouldnt recomend using SMG grabbers, although if you insist on it only use one....
Agree. 2gether with a poti, there're nice suprises waiting.
k1114
01-28-2003, 06:59 PM
DO NOT use the screw! I did and I suppose its too strong of a ground, the chip heat up real quick and would have burned if I didnt catch it in time. use pin4 for ground.
impulse
01-28-2003, 08:05 PM
I don' t think he knows, no offense. :)
tweaky
01-29-2003, 03:01 AM
DO NOT use the screw! I did and I suppose its too strong of a ground
I've heard someone say something similar to that aswell actually.
Holst
01-29-2003, 05:15 AM
This is why people should read the PDF before they do the mod.
pin 4 is ground but to protect the chip from spikes in the ground line there is a cap between pin 4 and ground.
if you run straight from ground you may have problems....This might be the reason for this problem.
it might not be, it could be something else but it is good practice to use a common ground for such mods.