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Other stuff I’m taking to Japan
Other stuff I’m taking to Japan
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Blown capacitor on video card
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On a EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS. Capacitor labeled FZ77, 470, 16V. I’d guess that dust buildup caused a short that blew it.
[UPDATE: Other people having the same issue. do maybe it is a defect inherent to this capacitor]
Using my laptop to post this.
Best Buy was closed; I think because of the snow.
Found my newer camera to take this shot in my laptop bag. Still need to find the battery charger for it.
Someone uploaded this to Wikimedia Commons.
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now I know what to pack…
Hey man, I was joking about doing this before! You didn’t really have to…
What’s a "vegan passport?"
You can use that light if you climb Fuji-san
Safe Journey, man!
btw, have you seen these – http://www.selectwisely.com/ – they’ll translate food allergies into multiple languages and print them on cards for you.
and safe trip
so how many "cords" would you say you’re packing?
p.s. i’m very fuck jealous
Moth – I did it just for you!
JJ – It’s a little pocketsized thing that explains what vegans do and don’t eat in every language and alphabet so I can show to anyone and get some food.
Thanks everyone!
Jeff – hell I don’t know – but not many more that I carry with me in my laptop bag all the time anyway. maybe 20 total including all power and adapter and random things like firewire and stuff
And i thought _I_ was crazy!
Seems like you’ve got it covered. I also recommend grapes for the flight – cool, refreshing, and hydrating.
And go to the Magellan store in Santa Monica and get the tight socks that keep your feet from swelling and fight Deep Vein Thrombosis. They also sell a product called NO JET LAG. Homeopathic and it really works.
Well worth the trip to get these.
Nunchucks to Japan? Thats like bringing coals to Newcastle!
I was making a joke, humor-ninja.
Was it snow or was it because it was Easter? I swear EVERYTHING (except Walgreens, right Wendie
was closed on Sunday here in Atlanta. Argh.
There was no sign indicating why they were closed. At Subway there was a sign that said Closed Easter.
WTF? Replace the cap. Don’t buy a new card. Unless it is SMD…
Too late. Ordered GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB for $135. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130376
I don’t have an experience with replacing capacitors. A faster video card is desired anyway.
I have the EVGA 8600 GT, exact same cap blew plus the two FZ77 1500s above it. Bummer. I’m going to see if I can find the caps.