XFX GeForce 8600 GT [PV-T84J-UDD3 V5.0] – recap information and shenanigans

[Fast Alpha]

Re: XFX GeForce 8600 GT [PV-T84J-UDD3 V5.0] – recap information and shenanigans

Does it matter what the solder is like when you added the new caps?

What if the soldering is messy, do you use a solder fume extractor with the flux fumes?

[momaka]

Re: XFX GeForce 8600 GT [PV-T84J-UDD3 V5.0] – recap information and shenanigans

Does it matter what the solder is like when you added the new caps?

No, not really.
This card has slightly tougher ground/Vcc planes on some of the caps, so the solder may appear harder to melt on those... in which case, adding fresh 60/40 solder may help. I personally don't care, as my soldering station I use for recaps is rather insensitive (70W of power, and using a 5.2 mm bevel tip). I also use flux-less 95/5 Sn/Sb (95% Tin, 5% Antimony) lead-free solder for coper pipes, which I don't recommend to anyone at all. It's very hard to melt, unless you have a good iron. I just use it because I have it. For flux, I have some leftover Kingo stuff, which isn't great, but it works OK.

What if the soldering is messy

If you add enough flux, it shouldn't be.

Do you use a solder fume extractor with the flux fumes?

Nope.
My nose is typically the fume extractor.
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Just kidding. I turn on the ceiling fan and open the windows for a bit while soldering. Good enough.