nVIDIA GeForce 6600LE AGP 125C caps

[bigbeark]

Just got this video card, has one bulged electrolytic. The caps are EVERCON and are marked 125C. Can I just use 105C caps of a better spec, like Rubycons MBZ?

The other caps are solids. I will post a photo tonight. Just questioning whether the 125C rating on these caps is valid/necessary

[stj]

Re: nVIDIA GeForce 6600LE AGP 125C caps

sounds like BS - got a foto?

[Scenic]

Re: nVIDIA GeForce 6600LE AGP 125C caps

Sacon = GSC = Evercon = crap³

replace them with quality 105°C caps..
125°C rated evercons... lol... reminds me of the bogus PMPO watt ratings of cheapo crap speakers

[bigbeark]

Re: nVIDIA GeForce 6600LE AGP 125C caps

Here's the pics. You can see the Evercon 125C, also the solid caps. How to tell if the solids are good maker? Yes the retaining clip broke in transit. I'll pull one off another card.

[c_hegge]

Re: nVIDIA GeForce 6600LE AGP 125C caps

Can't tell what those other caps are but they are NOT solid caps. The + vent stamp gives it away.

[Scenic]

Re: nVIDIA GeForce 6600LE AGP 125C caps

the logo on those surface mount caps looks like nichicon

http://capacitor.web.fc2.com/image4/...on_solid03.jpg
http://capacitor.web.fc2.com/solidca....html#nichicon

replace all evercon crapcaps and you should be good to go..

[bigbeark]

Re: nVIDIA GeForce 6600LE AGP 125C caps

Followup:

I replaced the Evercon 125C caps with Rubycon MBZ (1500 6.3v) and Panasonic FM (470 16V).

Card works perfectly - using it right now.

Yes, the other caps are surface mounts, not solids. Thanks to all!