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    A few recapping questions from a newbie

    I'm quite new to the forums and after using the search function for answers, but it only returned vague matches, I decided to ask for help.

    1. I have an Epox 8RDA3 (I guess similar to other 8RDA+ variants) and some of the caps near the AGP & RAM slots are bulging (GSC caps.) One of the caps near the VRM, a Sanyo, seems that the rubber plug is a tad off (I can wiggle the cap a bit.) One cap near the SB is also bulging. Do I have to replace the bad ones, or do I have to replace all caps? Oddly the board didn't had any major crash or hiccup that I can recall, and I'm still using it right now (considering it's almost a 4-year old board.)

    2. People around here seem to favor Rubycon or United Chemi, and for a good reason. The only caps that I can order (in good quantity) from RS Components Philippines are Panasonic FMs. Could I use those for my board instead?

    3. Lastly, about caps in PSUs. Do I also replace those with low-ESR ones or any general-purpose caps of the same rating?

    Thanks in advance!
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    Re: A few recapping questions from a newbie

    FM's will work just fine... Many people here have used them.
    Ya'll think us folk from the country's real funny-like, dontcha?

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      #3
      Re: A few recapping questions from a newbie

      The Panasonic caps are fine, but usually they are larger diameter and make replacement difficult in some cases. Try to get Rubycon if you can. If size is a problem and you cannot obtain Rubycon or Nichicon etc try Big Pope on this forum for Samxon caps, they have been working well for while now.

      Yes replace the power supply caps with low ESR caps. It is very possible that the original caps have contributed to the stress of the motherboard caps.
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        Re: A few recapping questions from a newbie

        Originally posted by El-kamote
        Do I have to replace the bad ones, or do I have to replace all caps?
        Yes, you could just replace the effected capacitors however there's no way of knowing whether what's left are still any good (using a visual inspection), keep in mind they're nasty GSC's, generally it's considered 'best practice' to replace all the same brand of effected capacitors (save more work/down time later)


        Originally posted by El-kamote
        People around here seem to favor Rubycon or United Chemi, and for a good reason. The only caps that I can order (in good quantity) from RS Components Philippines are Panasonic FMs. Could I use those for my board instead?
        There's always Wai Fong out of Hong Kong, they stock Rubycon & Sanyo Low ESR variants... you'll require a PayPal account however


        Originally posted by El-kamote
        Lastly, about caps in PSUs. Do I also replace those with low-ESR ones or any general-purpose caps of the same rating?
        I'd recommend the Low ESR replacements, additionally the SamXon capacitors refered to by davmax, have a good selection of casing dimentions, making it far easier to locate appropriately rated components that will fit into cramped PSU spaces
        Viva LA Retro!

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          #5
          Re: A few recapping questions from a newbie

          that panasonic fm is also perfect for psu recapping.
          days are so short when you actually do something..

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            #6
            Re: A few recapping questions from a newbie

            Thanks to all. I've already placed a pretty substantial order of Pana FM caps from RS Components, which is close to US$ 160 (ouch.) If my recap would turn out fine, I might recap a few faulty boards that I have around, and also my PSU (a 350W HEC.)

            I'll post a few pix when it's done. Now I'll just sit tight and wait for my order to arrive.

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              Re: A few recapping questions from a newbie

              Good luck recapping kamote. I have recently recapped numerous Epox mobos using Samxon capacitors available at Alexans. So far so good....
              Last edited by ngorge; 08-29-2006, 12:50 PM.

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                #8
                Re: A few recapping questions from a newbie

                I just finished recapping the VRM of the board with Pana FM caps, and I must say the SB and CPU run much cooler than before. I had also replaced the caps near the memory slots with Rubycon YXG caps I "harvested" from a dead ASUS board. The 1000uf Pana caps I've ordered from RS components were in back order until January of next year!

                Here are some pics:


                the first sanyo cap have electrolyte stains on the top, but no signs of buldging.


                caps removed and holes cleared.


                brand spankin' new caps. aren't they purty

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                  #9
                  Re: A few recapping questions from a newbie

                  Originally posted by ngorge
                  Good luck recapping kamote. I have recently recapped numerous Epox mobos using Samxon capacitors available at Alexans. So far so good....
                  What series of your Samxon caps you recapped? GD? GC or GA?
                  My SAMXON Capacitors Database HERE!!

                  X-CON is a new brand for SAMXON's Polymer Capacitors.

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