Re: Cap replacement on a GA-8KNXP motherboard




Thanks for the guidance Per, and thanks to everyone else for assisting!

I've gone ahead and ordered the Panasonics and will let everyone know how I go.

Cheers...

Re: Cap replacement on a GA-8KNXP motherboard

Thanks for getting back to me. The first computer I built was with this motherboard so getting it to work is more sentimental than anything.

I've found the datasheets and from what I gather, the KZG caps have the following rating:

- 3300uf 6.3v - Impedance is 0.012Ω and rated ripple is 2800mA
- 1500uf 16v - Impedance is 0.013Ω and rated ripple is 2550mA

The Panasonics that I linked are:

- 3300uf 6.3v - Impedance is 00.018Ω and rated ripple is 2470mA
- 1500uf...

Hey guys, first time poster - also first time attempting to recap a motherboard!

I've had a good read through the forums but just want to make sure that I am making sensible choices for replacement caps for this Gigabyte 8KNXP motherboard.

Background: I picked up the machine this motherboard belonged to Facebook marketplace, so its history is unknown. By the looks of it, this machine probably stopped working at some point because the original PSU was replaced (PSU in it has modern plugs that didn't exist when this machine was new - 8pin and 24pin connectors were the...

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Hi all from Australia. Recently started getting back into retro computers and have a few motherboards that need re-capping. Discovered badcaps and have read through a wealth of information. Looking forward to discovering more!

Cheers