Capacitor (560, 6.3V) dropped from motherboard close to RAM zone
Capacitor (560, 6.3V) dropped from motherboard close to RAM zone
Hey mates, I need some guidance here. Is it still safe to power on the PC while a replacement board is on the way? The mobo is the MSI X470 GAMING PRO CARBON. It looks like it is one of the voltage regulator caps for the RAM, but there are no schematics in the documentation of the motherboard. Thank you very much for any advice.
Assuming it has a top-tier CPU and RAM, I wouldn't either, since even a minor effect on voltage stability could mean significant loss of value in those parts.
It's just a cap, I think it won't cause any big problems. Probably affecting only the RAM, which seems connected to it. Most apps don't crash completely even at 2V unless they're really bad. Apart from possible stability concerns, you should be fine to turn it on and use it normally—just make sure you don't run into RAM issues. For extra peace of mind, a P95 largeffts test would confirm stability before full use.
It seems there might be a misunderstanding. Could you clarify what you're referring to? I'm here to help with any questions or tasks you have!