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    #1

    can you identify the caps on this mobo?

    I found this nice looking board and am seriously considering it for a low cost build that needs to last a long time >5 years:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186162


    my only other option is about $40 more:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128390


    anyway, just as the title asks can you tell who makes the caps on the two above boards?
    Thanks!
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    #2
    Re: can you identify the caps on this mobo?

    Both of those brands are hit-miss for caps.
    Sometimes great, sometimes not.
    HOWEVER, both of those appear to be using Japanese made Solid Polymer caps.
    Caps shouldn't be a problem at all.

    Foxconn is the actual builder for many Intel boards and some of their boards are actually Intel designs but the Foxconn 'branded' boards tend to get cheaper parts.
    [I think it's part of their contract with Intel to do that.]
    Most of the Dell GX/SX-260/270/280 [and other Dells] are Intel boards actually built by Foxconn the rest were actually labeled as Foxconn and were the same exact PCB design.

    The Foxconn.
    If you use the PCI-E 16x for a video card with a cooler then the PCI-E 1x will probably be blocked leaving you only two PCI slots available.
    Only matters is you ever want to use the PCI-E 1x slot.

    The Gigabyte.
    Has the PCI-E slots in the reverse and more sensible arrangement so you can use both slots. [But you may loose a PCI slot with a big video cooler.]
    .
    The Foxconn shown has Fujitsu but pics of that board at other places show a mix of Fujitsu, Chemicon, and maybe Sanyo and Nichicon. [All still Solid Polymer.]
    .
    The Gigabyte shown has Chemicon Solid Polymer but just like Foxconn what is in the picture may not be what you get.
    .
    Most all manufacturers will change the caps if supplies run low during a production run.
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      #3
      Re: can you identify the caps on this mobo?

      the gigabyte looks like a better deal. better audio (optical output), dvi, has ide (in case you needed it).
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        #4
        Re: can you identify the caps on this mobo?

        For $40 difference in something you want to keep for 5+ years I have to agree.

        .
        Mann-Made Global Warming.
        - We should be more concerned about the Intellectual Climate.
        -
        Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
        - Dr Seuss
        -
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          #5
          Re: can you identify the caps on this mobo?

          Originally posted by ratdude747
          the gigabyte looks like a better deal. better audio (optical output), dvi, has ide (in case you needed it).
          Crap, I almost missed that lack of IDE controller. While that's not a show stopper, I'd have to spend another $30 or so for a replacement drive over the one that's currently in the computer (IDE).

          thanks!

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            #6
            Re: can you identify the caps on this mobo?

            If you are going to keep it for 5 years you might wanna start with a new drive anyway.

            Even so, I'd rather have the IDE interface available.
            Never know when you'll need to temporarily connect an old drive for some reason.
            Mann-Made Global Warming.
            - We should be more concerned about the Intellectual Climate.
            -
            Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
            - Dr Seuss
            -
            You can teach a man to fish and feed him for life, but if he can't handle sushi you must also teach him to cook.
            -

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              #7
              Re: can you identify the caps on this mobo?

              Originally posted by PCBONEZ
              If you are going to keep it for 5 years you might wanna start with a new drive anyway.

              Even so, I'd rather have the IDE interface available.
              Never know when you'll need to temporarily connect an old drive for some reason.
              The build isn't for me it's for a client so if it wasn't for the IDE CD rom drive I'd go with the foxconn... I'll have to see what she says. This is turning into a budget buster pretty fast LOL!

              anyways, here's the list I have for the build in case anyone is wondering:
              CPU
              http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116072

              motherboard,**note** this is the board I originally planed to get for the build
              http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121372

              hard drive
              http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319

              ram
              http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184

              power supply
              http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003

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                #8
                Re: can you identify the caps on this mobo?

                If the IDE is only to support an optical drive it'd be cheaper just to get a SATA optical drive.
                Even DVD burners can be had for under $25 now.
                Readers are even less.

                Your RAM choice is probably okay but I like to stick with RAM that uses the standard voltage. It seems to be less picky about what it will run in.
                I like this one better.
                http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148160
                - But that's just me and a personal preference thing....

                The rest look like great choices.
                .
                Mann-Made Global Warming.
                - We should be more concerned about the Intellectual Climate.
                -
                Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
                - Dr Seuss
                -
                You can teach a man to fish and feed him for life, but if he can't handle sushi you must also teach him to cook.
                -

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                  #9
                  Re: can you identify the caps on this mobo?

                  I like IDE for legacy devices but that's because I tinker.
                  Doesn't sound like that applies to the user you are building for.
                  Mann-Made Global Warming.
                  - We should be more concerned about the Intellectual Climate.
                  -
                  Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
                  - Dr Seuss
                  -
                  You can teach a man to fish and feed him for life, but if he can't handle sushi you must also teach him to cook.
                  -

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                    #10
                    Re: can you identify the caps on this mobo?

                    Originally posted by PCBONEZ
                    If the IDE is only to support an optical drive it'd be cheaper just to get a SATA optical drive.
                    Even DVD burners can be had for under $25 now.
                    Readers are even less.

                    Your RAM choice is probably okay but I like to stick with RAM that uses the standard voltage. It seems to be less picky about what it will run in.
                    I like this one better.
                    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148160
                    - But that's just me and a personal preference thing....

                    The rest look like great choices.
                    .
                    Noted on ram, looks like good stuff as well.

                    Originally posted by PCBONEZ
                    I like IDE for legacy devices but that's because I tinker.
                    Doesn't sound like that applies to the user you are building for.
                    I've been tinkering with computers since my mid teens and have loved doing so ever since. so I hear you on that one 100%

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