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Is the higher price of lower latency RAM justified when used only occasionally?

Is the higher price of lower latency RAM justified when used only occasionally?

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JoJoRageux
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08-09-2022, 01:45 PM
#21
Human foolishness has no limits...
From an outside view, you can only determine whether the cap is intact or not by checking if it pops or remains intact (bulging at the top). Once it pops, it’s too late—PSU won’t function properly. Opening the PSU doesn’t give you any advantage.
However, as I mentioned earlier, the electrolyte inside the cap will gradually disappear over time. This change is invisible to the naked eye.
You can test the cap using a multimeter if needed. There are two ways:
* In capacitance mode, verify that the capacitance stays within 10%-20% of its rated value.
* In high resistance (ohms) mode, expect a low reading initially (close to zero), then it should rise to infinity (open loop). A steady high value or continuous beep in continuity mode indicates a faulty cap.
Before proceeding, you must:
* Drain the capacitor from voltage
* Remove it from the PCB and solder it off
* Then measure its capacitance and/or resistance
Unless you’re a certified electrician with proper safety skills, avoid doing this.
Large capacitors in your PSU store enough charge to cause serious damage.
But if you lack the right knowledge and still try, I can only offer sympathy for your wife. 🪦
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JoJoRageux
08-09-2022, 01:45 PM #21

Human foolishness has no limits...
From an outside view, you can only determine whether the cap is intact or not by checking if it pops or remains intact (bulging at the top). Once it pops, it’s too late—PSU won’t function properly. Opening the PSU doesn’t give you any advantage.
However, as I mentioned earlier, the electrolyte inside the cap will gradually disappear over time. This change is invisible to the naked eye.
You can test the cap using a multimeter if needed. There are two ways:
* In capacitance mode, verify that the capacitance stays within 10%-20% of its rated value.
* In high resistance (ohms) mode, expect a low reading initially (close to zero), then it should rise to infinity (open loop). A steady high value or continuous beep in continuity mode indicates a faulty cap.
Before proceeding, you must:
* Drain the capacitor from voltage
* Remove it from the PCB and solder it off
* Then measure its capacitance and/or resistance
Unless you’re a certified electrician with proper safety skills, avoid doing this.
Large capacitors in your PSU store enough charge to cause serious damage.
But if you lack the right knowledge and still try, I can only offer sympathy for your wife. 🪦

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