I had a similar problem, 5 burst caps on an MSI motherboard also. This time
2700uF, 6.3v types. I ordered replacements at $4 (AUD) apiece from farnell
and the PC has been rock solid stable ever since.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Spehro Pefhany [SMTP:speff@INTERLOG.COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 1:23 PM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Re: [OT:] Acquiring quality capacitors in Asia.
>
> At 09:35 AM 2/17/2004 +0800, you wrote:
> >Hi there,
> >
> >      I have just opened my casing and found leaking caps on my mobo. So
> >it is time
> >for me to look for quality capacitors like Nichicon or Nippon for my
> >mobo. Do you know
> >where I can get quality caps in *Malaysia* or nearby countries? FYI, my
> >mobo is from MSI.
> >The chipset is 815 PT........ I blame the caps!
>
> Can't help you with Malaysian sources (there must be some hobby shops
> in KL? ) but this is no doubt a result of the infamous counterfeit
> electrolyte scandal.. the formula for electrolytic cap electrolyte was
> stolen and copied, but the formula didn't include some vital additives-
> ones that in low-Z caps stabilize them. You can get replacements from
> Digikey in the US.
>
> Actually, I'm just about to order 10 pieces for a Soyo motherboard
> that blew up (2 of them burst- "Wendell" brand) 1000uF/6.3V. If you
> want to send me some $ to cover the cost I'll order some extras and
> throw them in the mail to you.
>
> http://ca.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?KeywordSearch
>
> Panasonic 1000uF/6.3V
>
> Best regards,
>
> Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..."            "The Journey is the
> reward"
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