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  • bw1
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2010
    • 172
    #1

    Used a slightly lower ripple rating for replacement...

    Had a Dell Dimension come in that was somewhat urgent. Originals were 8x20mm 6.3v 1800uF 12ohm/2350mA.

    I had matching replacements on hand except the ripple was 2220mA -- I'd like to think that they don't push tolerances quite that far so as to make ~100mA be a crucial requirement.

    Is this ok? I did it in the meantime regardless, so I guess what I'm asking is if I should take the time to replace them with a same/higher ripple replacement or leave them as-is.

    It's a 2GB box running Vista, so if they go bad in 3-4 years it's not the end of the world.

    Any recommmendations would be appreciated.
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    • stj
      Great Sage 齊天大聖
      • Dec 2009
      • 31170
      • Albion
      #2
      Re: Used a slightly lower ripple rating for replacement...

      close enough,
      and if it freezes you can blame the o.s.

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        • PeteS in CA
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          • Aug 2005
          • 3581
          • USA, Unsure of Planet
          #3
          Re: Used a slightly lower ripple rating for replacement...

          Should be just fine. But running Vista on 2GB? Even if it's a stable designed-for system I'd think it would be S L O W.
          PeteS in CA

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