[MrKazador]

I started removing components from an old pc and there is one capacitor right near the AGP locking slot. I pushed it and it nearly ripped off...
I have some old electronics so I'm looking for a 6.3v 300uf capacitor. I found one rated at 6.3v 420uf. Would this work? What about something rated higher like 16v?

 

[AudioPhewl]

Yes, a higher voltage and/or capacitance will work just fine IMO.

~Phewl.

 

[FallenAngel]

Should be fine.

 

[diredesire]

In most cases it should be fine, but I do believe there are cases where capacitors are chosen specifically for size, and/or they can be matched with other capacitors on a motherboard which can cause instability.

I did a quick google and came up with this page:
http://www.overclockers.com/index.ph...catid=54:howto

 

[Cauhtemoc]

This is a good site:

Badcaps.net - Badcaps Home

 

[LostMoogle]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cauhtemoc /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is a good site: Badcaps.net - Badcaps Home

I second that.

 

[holland]

watch that the height doesn't interfer with cards. In other words, it doesn't sit above the slot height.

 

[kipman725]

Also watch the lead length from its capacity it suggests a bypass capacitor and the AGP slot is going to be served by some very high speed digital circuits.