Can I use any capacitors brand to replace the dead ones?

thedarkboy77

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This is a follow of my broken computer from this topic: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3103369/turn-computer-turns-automatically-split-stays.html

The guy who checked my computer on June said my motherboard was broken, even when he tried with multiple power supplies. He tested by disconnecteing everything from the motherboard and even the processor doesn't warm up. He assumed it was the capacitors.
Anyway, I tried again today to see if my computer would power on. My computer stayed on longer for the first try after many months, but it still shuts down. This time, my processor had warmed up a little bit. I tried again, but this time, I was touching the popped capacitors. I then noticed the popped capacitors were becoming very very hot.
Finally, I concluded that he was right. So, I need 4 KZG 1000uf/16v capacitors and 7 KZG 1800uf/6.3v capacitors for replacement. I was wondering if I specifically need the KZG capacitors for replacement or could I use any other brands? If not, then what other capacitors are similar to the KZG ones?
 
Solution
yes you can use a higher voltage capacitor (never lower). but the uf has to match.

the bigger issue is why the capacitors failed. usually they fail due to other components around them like a bad voltage regulator so just replacing capacitors might not fix your issues.
yes you can use a higher voltage capacitor (never lower). but the uf has to match.

the bigger issue is why the capacitors failed. usually they fail due to other components around them like a bad voltage regulator so just replacing capacitors might not fix your issues.
 
Solution
I finally managed to fix my computer. For the voltage problem, I just increased the voltage of my capacitors. Either way, I'm not planning on using it a lot. It is currently running for an hour without any problem! The AMD processor's is stable at around 40-50 degrees celsius. It can now see the new era of 2017! Thanks guys! :wahoo: