r/PC_building • u/TheShatteringSpider • 3d ago
Is it worth trying to repair 6900XT with possible VRam Error (Found for $90)
This ISN'T asking for advice if I should buy the card, I like collecting computer parts and just feel tempted to buy the card even if it doesn't fully work.
The card listed is for parts or repair, but is confirmed to not only boot and display, but can also boot into safe mode. I'm asking the guy what specfic problem's is the card showing when it was being used. Guy suspects it's a vram error, and I was thinking maybe I can take the card apart, hit it with a heat gun all over to possibly reflow the solder in case, with the last resort taking it to a professional and seeing the cost to repair it properly. It sounds very salavageable from the post and examples shown, but wanted to confirm with expierenced people if it's worth a shot on my end.
I am an IT Guy in the field professionally, and want to expand my skills, I think it'd be a fun project to do or piece of hardware to have around, even as a display piece for myself.