Recent content by Benchcreek

Thanks Hack. Glad to hear that 16 is overkill since that's what I was thinking.

Hmm, hadn't considered that since I really don't have a feel for just how sensitive motherboards are. I figured that if Silverstone went to the trouble to add a capacitor, there must be a reason. I just have one to deal with. However, I suppose I could get a better idea by leaving it off and if...

I finally discovered what this capacitor is. It is a Teapo 330uf, 6.3 volt, low esr cap. The CG is the designator code for Teapo's low esr series. The last number is a date code. Teapo doesn't have a killer reputation - there are some discussions on the web wondering about Silverstone's use of...

I am about to make some cables for my computer building project. I've noticed that numerous folks use 16 gauge wire for this. I have some tight narrow spaces to work in and am wondering why some decide on 16 gauge. I added up the amps for my sata connector and don't come close to the amps that...

jtd871, yeah, that sounds more like it. I should have thought of that, but I when I read it, I had just been thinking about moving the mains plug receptical out of the psu and routing it to the back of my case by drilling a hole in the case and extending the wiring. So "boring" made sense to me...

Not sure what you mean by boring the psu, but I haven't messed with it. Long term I am looking at phase 2 of this project which I am hoping will use a KMPKT product, but I think I will stick with the Silverstone for now. This goal of this phase is learning more about the ins and outs of...

I'm beginning my first computer build for which I am building my own case. I have a Silverstone SFX power supply that I plan to use and need to make some shorter cables. The 24pin motherboard cable has a capacitor connecting one of the 3.3v pins to ground. The markings on the top of the can are...