A7N8X-X Ver 2.0 -A02

[Stray-Dog]

Re: A7N8X-X Ver 2.0 -A02

I can get these from this site;
Rubycon - 1000uF 6.3v MBZ 8mm 12mm
But I'm not sure about the others.

I read the recapping your own motherbaord page and noticed the mention of voltages and how those can and cannot be substituted, but do the dimentions of a capacitor make a difference? or can I substitute a larger size?

[ratdude747]

Re: A7N8X-X Ver 2.0 -A02

you can fudge diameters... be aware if the lead spacing is different, you will have to elevate the cap and bend the leads... it will be a bit ugly but is perfectly safe... bare metal is fine as long as nothing shorts it. if bare metal freaks you out (as it does for some), just strip some wire to the lengths you need and use the stripped insulation.

[c_hegge]

Re: A7N8X-X Ver 2.0 -A02

I do it all the time (change diameters). I often have to do it for Fuhjyyu PSU caps as no other brand makes the same capacitance/voltage in the same size. It works just fine.

[PCBONEZ]

Re: A7N8X-X Ver 2.0 -A02

They are right.
As long as the specs are good and it will physically fit the diameter doesn't matter.

There is a slight concern when they are crammed in too tight somewhere [packed in with other caps or with loads of wires] about no air flow and over heating them.
Like I said it's a small issue, but if they are packed tight I much prefer waiting until I find/get the right caps to using bigger caps just to done with it.
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[Stray-Dog]

Re: A7N8X-X Ver 2.0 -A02

ok, thanks guys

[RJARRRPCGP]

Re: A7N8X-X Ver 2.0 -A02

I see that the middle RAM slot is being used.

At least with my A7N8X-X, I cannot, or it will be unstable! I think that caused a bug check, because it rebooted before Windows completed the boot.

When I had RAM in the middle slot, it was no more stable than Charles Manson.