Can using a recapped PSU for extended periods be safe?
Can using a recapped PSU for extended periods be safe?
If the PSU is smoking and the issue is a blown capacitor, you should replace it. Use it only temporarily until you purchase a new one, not normally.
I would say no.
capacitor blew, things happen.
problem is fixed and all would be well except:
you do not know if capacitor damaged other components
you do not know when next capacitor or component will blow
any blown components in PSU can allow harmful voltages/currents to get to rest of computer.
I would look for new PSU, no offense to repair skills but.. too much unknown left in there.
in layman's terms, Bomb has been planted and timer is ticking. no one knows the time though.
I would say no.
capacitor blew, things happen.
problem is fixed and all would be well except:
you do not know if capacitor damaged other components
you do not know when next capacitor or component will blow
any blown components in PSU can allow harmful voltages/currents to get to rest of computer.
I would look for new PSU, no offense to repair skills but.. too much unknown left in there.
in layman's terms, Bomb has been planted and timer is ticking. no one knows the time though.
When the PSU "smokes," it means you receive a replacement PSU, not just a new capacitor.
Nope, this one is an old 2006 380W PSU that rest in my storage for years from my first computer
I won't, perhaps I'll switch to a variable bench power supply later, thanks.