Re: Suggested Caps for Xbox360
The best you can do would probably just to replace the fans with better ones and there is a mod you can do to the fanshroud/heatsinks that will make sure more airflow is drawn through, which will keep the temps down.
Also I have to recommend removing those X-clamps, if you haven't done so already.
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Re: Geforce 8600GT card with blown caps
Whats important right now is that I know What I need, How to do it, and How much its going to cost me.Leave a comment:
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Re: Geforce 8600GT card with blown caps
@PCBONEZ
lol. I've put alot of things off before, all for various reasons. Somethings are too difficult, or not important right now or any excuse that I just happen to pull out of the hat at the time lol.
I am going to fix that 8600GT card though, I just don't have the extra money right now. Unfortunately i could barely even afford the $30 for the replacement card. Actually that's $30 less the cable company got from me last week lmao. And believe me when I say t hey have been calling me every day this week l...Leave a comment:
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Re: Geforce 8600GT card with blown caps
brethin,
at this point im not worried about a replacement right now. I don't mind attempting to fix it at all.
I had just gotten the new card I bought yesterday, an 8400GS. A small step down from the 8600GT but its ok for now. Actually it is certainly alot quieter and not as hot as the previous card.
I'l fix the 8600GT when I get around to it lol.Leave a comment:
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Re: Geforce 8600GT card with blown caps
I see what you guys mean. I hadn't noticed that.
If i can't find another cap that would be a better fit its not that big of a deal.
The PCI cards on my MoBo are like this.
PCI-E x16 - The top slot is where I have my Vid Card
PCI-E x1
PCI-E x1
PCI-Ex16
I haven't used any of the other slots yet and I dont think i will anytime soon so I should have plenty of clearance with that 20mm cap.
Even if I were to get another...Leave a comment:
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Re: Geforce 8600GT card with blown caps
PCBONEZ
I agree with you completely. Even though I am new to dealing with caps I catch on quick and it is very clear that the Sacon caps are a big problem.
So far it has cost me $30 for a new card, but thats not including all the little add-ons like you described.
Or my pain and suffering... lawsuit anyone? lol
My video card went down right when I was in the middle of something important. Thank goodness I saved right before otherwise I would have been screwed even more.
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Re: Geforce 8600GT card with blown caps
Everyone,
thanks for taking the time to look over my post and help me with my problem/DIY project :-D
@PCBONEZ
I saw your first post the other day but I have been too busy to respond. In other words I find it very hard top adjust to dealing with a 7+ year old Sony Vaio with a VERY crappy AMD Celery, err scuse me I mean Celeron processor that barely tops 2.0 Ghz.
I can't complain too much about it because someone had discarded it for trash and I picked it up several months ago. Aside...Leave a comment:
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This site is pretty cool. I found it this morning while looking for information on caps because my 8600GT vid card died on me yesterday and has 5 dead caps. Hopefully I can learn a thing or two and eventually get those caps replacedLeave a comment:
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Geforce 8600GT card with blown caps
3 years ago I built my own PC and I decided on going with an XFX Geforce 8600GT.
Yesterday morning I heard a popping sound while I was on my pc and a few hours later i started getting video problems. I knew right away it was my video card.
It has a few blown caps, but otherwise is in great condition. Unfortunately it was out of warranty so I couldn't get it replaced.
My only option is to buy a new card, which i found a 8400 GS for $30, which is literally all the money i had. Lucky me. I'm not happy cause specs are a little bit less than i had but...
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