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  • MestaBeck
    New Member
    • Dec 2004
    • 5
    #1

    1500µF = 2200µF

    Hey Guys.

    I've just found a VP6 motherboard with a cap problem at a really nice price. Now i am just searching for some caps to replace the bad ones with.

    A few questions relating that.

    The 1500uF caps are pretty rare, can't they be replaced by 2200uF caps?
    It might stress the regulators a bit more, but they should operate just fine with the larger charge capacity...

    How critical are the specifications for the caps. Will rather cheap 105 degrees caps do the trick? Or must it be ultra low ESR cost-me-a-fortune caps? Any expiriences?

    Best regards
    Anders Beck
    Denmark
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    • Topcat
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      • Oct 2003
      • 16956
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      #2
      I have recapped MANY VP6's with 2200uF caps, and have had no negative results or problems from doing it. See my thread on overclocking differences between them HERE

      Good Luck!
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        • MestaBeck
          New Member
          • Dec 2004
          • 5
          #3
          Quality

          Thanks... That helped a lot, 2200uF's are easier to find.

          How about cap quality... Does it matter a lot if the quality are good?

          Best regards
          Anders Beck

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            • kc8adu
              Super Moderator
              • Nov 2003
              • 8832
              • U.S.A!
              #4
              use only high quality low esr caps from panasonic,nichicon,rubycon,sanyo,ect.
              btw i use all 2200uf in every vp6 i recap and never a comeback after 50+recaps on these.

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                • MestaBeck
                  New Member
                  • Dec 2004
                  • 5
                  #5
                  Ok...

                  I've just located some Sanyo MV-WX Low Impedance miniature caps.
                  They should do the trick. And aren't all that expensive anyway.

                  Thanks for the help guys..

                  /Anders

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