Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
I found a KZM for the 220uf 16v one. I reviewed the other ones and it looks like they are all listed as low impedance, and have higher endurance/hour life.
So my plan is to buy all of these from Mouser, since they are all in stock, then I'll get them in and start swapping. I'm still working on the fan, I tinkered around with a low profile 92mm unit and did get it to fit, but only with removing the plug and line in section. So I'm not exactly sure how I'm going to approach that part just yet.
I have a feeling...
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
Ahh, okay. Thanks for that. I will do a little more digging and see what I find.
One thing I wasn't completely sure on was in regards to ripple and ESR. If I understand correctly from what I've read, it's okay to have a cap that's rated higher in ripple than the one it's replacing. As far as ESR goes though ideally I want low-ESR caps because of the application being a power supply? Or am I not understanding that correctly?
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
Here is what I've found searching around for replacements. These are all Chemi-con, and in stock at Mouser. These look like the right ones? I've matched the voltage, capacitance, and size, and went through and found the longest life available in either 105c or 125c versions.
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Height= 16.5mm (Can be a little taller if need be)
A3TC
1500uf
6.3v
SC105c
[url]http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/United-Chemi-Con-UCC/EKZN6R3ELL152MH20D/?qs=%2fha2pyFaduhlxTi3wtmg8LSM%2fiYneZQwwC0dFay%2fWAi8dch8koytJ%2fIPiddQYEV%252b[/url]...Leave a comment:
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
Ahh, okay. Yes, sorry for the misunderstanding. I'm not going to touch the Rubycon, I'm going to leave it there.
Thanks for all the help and information. I will update as I make progress on the project.Leave a comment:
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
I thought I was supposed to leave the Rubycon? I just removed a little bit of the white goo that was next to it and holding in place a thin plastic sheet. I thought I could leave the Rubycon and just add some more white goo and the sheet to keep it like it was, but maybe I'm mistaken and misunderstood on the Rubycon.
Sorry about the lack of diameters, didn't occur to me at first that I should add those, but I see now how that could be helpful information. I can add if needed.
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
So I'll leave the Rubycon cap in place and just re-silicone it.
As for the rest of the caps (besides the Chemi-con) I'll replace them all.
I've added the heights to the caps list of ones that are getting swapped
Here is an updated list of the caps
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Height= 16.5mm (Can be a little taller if need be)
A3TC
1500uf
6.3v
SC105c
[3]
Height= 16.5mm (Can be a little taller if need be)
A3TC
1500uf
6.3v...Leave a comment:
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
Just got home and went through and double checked the caps. You were right on the blue circle, I added an extra zero, it's 200uf, not 2200uf.
Also was able to remove the white silicone from the purple circle cap and found it's a Rubycon YXF, 50v 47uf. So I assume that one can stay? I'll just need to re-silicone it.
Here is an updated list of the caps
[2]
A3TC
1500uf
6.3v
SC105c
[3]
A3TC
1500uf
6.3v
SC105c
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
Okay, that all makes sense. Sounds like I should be replacing basically all the caps circled, with exception of the big Chemi-Con one?
I'll have to double check when I get home later the red and blue circles, it's possible I goofed them up in getting the information written down before work. I'll double check on those and let you know.
In terms of replacements and height, I would say there is some room for taller caps in places, the fan resides above most of the components, and the plug and inout board sit...Leave a comment:
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
Here is the information off the various caps on the board.
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A3TC
1500uf
6.3v
SC105c
[3]
A3TC
1500uf
6.3v
SC105c
[Yellow Circle]
Taicon
1425A(m)
2200uf
16v
105c(pw)p
[Blue Circle]
A3TC
2200uf
16v
SC105c
[Red Circle]
470uf
25v
SH105c
[Green Circle]
A3TC
1500uf
6.3v
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
Thanks Behemot and ChaosLegionnaire!
It just so happens that I plan to add a 40mm fan to the secondary side to get more airflow over there and help the cooling. I totally agree that it's kind of ridiculous that Silverstone would cheap out on the caps in a unit like this. If I was in the market for a cheapo solution than I wouldn't be buying a $130 PSU. I would gladly have paid a premium for quality caps from the OEM.
The case that the PSU will be going in will be a small custom, with the PSU having it's own...Leave a comment:
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Re: Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
Thanks for the excellent information, Robert!
I'm going to get some pictures and part numbers of the off the Teapo in the unit and post them. I'll lookup in the mean time some of those series that you mentioned and see what I can find. I'll focus the search on the Rubycon/NCC/Suncon/nichicon that you mentioned.
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Upgrading Silverstone SX600-G PSU Caps
Hello,
Been reading and researching on ways to improve the questionable caps used in the Silverstone SX600-G power supply. The issues with these power supplies tend to stem from a lack of airflow and cooling on the secondary side, along with the use of Teapo caps for the secondary. From my understanding (and please correct me if I'm wrong) the Teapo caps are at best, average quality, and when subjected to higher heat (like in this instance) they don't have the best reliability record.
Because of packaging constraints I need to use the SFX form factor. From a power... -
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