Wanted Riva TNT2 Ultra NOS graphics chip or damaged card

[bloodem]

This is probably a long shot, but I'm trying to find a good, working Riva TNT2 Ultra chip (core).
Ideally, I'd want one that is NOS/unused, but it can also be a damaged TNT2 Ultra board (where the chip itself is working/intact).

 

[AzzKickr]

My curiosity is triggered with this
Why if I may ask ? (not that I have one, I only have fully functioning TNT2 Ultras)

 

[bloodem]

I sometimes ask myself that very question.
It’s just another hobby (i.e.: craziness) of mine, I guess. It’s hard to explain, but bringing old PC parts back from the dead is very rewarding (in a spiritual sense ). I also got my wife addicted, so she enjoys the whole debugging & repair process just as much.