What caps do I need??

[brbpab94]

I have a MSI KT3 Ultra2 with a Via KT333 Chipset Based.I know some of them are 1000uf 6.3v 105c.But what I don't know is how do I tell the mm'S.I didn't find my board on your list.And do I have to change all of the caps or just a certain size because I see some real tiny ones.47uf 16v luxon black with white going up the side .the 1000uf TEAPO is green with gold going up the side.1500uf 16v KZG brown with white up the side.and 2200uf 6.3v KZG brown with white up the side.470uf 16v luxonBlack with white up the side.The only ones that I can see that have gone bad are the 1000uf.
I have
1 470uf
1 47uf
3 1500uf
6 2200uf
10 1000uf
thanks in advance
Brian

[gdement]

Re: What caps do I need??

The KZG's are 10mm diameter. Using those for comparison, if the 1000uF look narrower then they should be 8mm.

The really tiny caps are much less likely to fail, so don't worry about them unless you have a specific reason to change them. Depending who you ask, some people believe in replacing everything down to 1000uF, other people believe in replacing everything down to 470uF.

KZG caps (made by United Chemicon) are normally good. If you don't see any problems with them I'd leave them alone. There's only been a small number of complaints about those, and they do come from a good manufacturer. As far as anyone can tell they just don't like being overheated, otherwise they're fine.

Teapo is mediocre. They're better than most other cheap brands, but they're still considered bad caps. Anyway you said they've failed so definitely replace them.

G-Luxon is pretty bad. Yours are only 470uF so it's on the borderline of what many people would bother with, but if it's an important machine and you're ordering parts anyway then I'd replace it.

[brbpab94]

Re: What caps do I need??

What would be the best choice 1000uf 10v or 1200uf 6.3 to replace 1000uf 6.3?

[davmax]

Re: What caps do I need??

1000u 6.3V is fine as long as good brand Low ESR. Depends where you are on this planet what you would best be able to get. Good idea to indicate which country in your profile.