I need to replace some CapXon KF series capacitors which are 8mm in diameter on an Antec BP500U PSU. I believe Nichicon HE is the closest electrical equivalent, but they don't come in 8mm diameter. I'm afraid to use HM because I don't want to increase ripple.
Are there any good caps that cross to the KF series that are 8mm diameter for 1000uF 16V?
I suppose I could use 10mm caps if the leads are long enough, they would have to be suspended above the other components because they wouldn't fit where the original caps used to be. I noticed the secondary caps are pretty well gooped and glued to prevent vibration, would suspending the caps high above the pcb result in a lot of annoying whining/squealing noises?
Are there any good caps that cross to the KF series that are 8mm diameter for 1000uF 16V?
I suppose I could use 10mm caps if the leads are long enough, they would have to be suspended above the other components because they wouldn't fit where the original caps used to be. I noticed the secondary caps are pretty well gooped and glued to prevent vibration, would suspending the caps high above the pcb result in a lot of annoying whining/squealing noises?
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