Now both boards (Conroe865pe and p5pe-vm) have a swollen cap, I hadn't noticed any swollen caps when I got them, I only noticed the weak caps after bench and stress testing overclocks under heatwave conditions
I'd like to replace all the caps on both boards myself, but professional solder / desoldering tools cost a fortune, and no one recommends buying el cheapo brands.
Anyway, I've mounted the 865pe in case and it seems to be running ok at stock speed. Current specs are :
Fractal Design Core 3000
ASRrock Conroe865pe rev 3.00, 1.72 bios,
E5800
Stock cpu heatsink fan with noctua low noise adapter
2 x Buffalo 1GB 400Hz CL3
Radeon 9600 GV-R96X256V with fan removed
X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro SB0460
XFX TS 550W
Samsung 830 120GB
Front-midship 140mm fan @ 9v (noctua black adapter)
Rear 120mm fan @ 7v (noctua blue adapter)