Overclocking is more popular than ever that PC may be hurt, if their motherboards don’t use solid capacitors. To meet the overclocking trend of market, ECS introduced solid capacitor to all new models. They apply all solid capacitor to high-end model for enthusiasts and solid capacitor for CPU Power area to other models for budget control users. Whether high-end or general models, ECS insists on using the best quality solid capacitors to protect users’ PC. Definitely, as they overclolck by ECS motherboards, they don’t worry die capacitors any more.
1.Why ECS motherboards does insist on using solid capacitor for CPU power?
The CPU area normally generates higher temperatures because of increased power consumption. Because of overheat, electrolytic capacitor will explode that leads your motherboard to die.(See Picture1) ECS insists on using 1st class materials to produce our motherboards.
Picture1 Electrolytic Capacitors Explosion
2. What are the differences between electrolytic capacitors and Solid Capacitors?
Compared to traditional electrolytic capacitors, solid capacitors have 1000 times more electric conductivity to offer better performance and also have the following features: 10% lower temperatures, higher temperature durability for longer life span and reliability.
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Capacitor type
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Electrolytic Capacitor
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Solid Capacitor
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Electrolyte
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Electrolytic solution
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Conductive polymers
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Feature
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High ESR/ low Ripple current
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Low ESR / High Ripple current
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Longevity
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Prolong the life 4 times when the temperature reduce 20℃
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Prolong the life 10 times when the temperature reduce 20℃
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Rubber
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Bad air tightness
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Good air tightness
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Mark
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Normal ink
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UV ink
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3. How to tell the solid capacitors?
The electrolyte of solid capacitor is conductive polymers not electrolytic solution. It is easy to tell form its outlook. Normally, the shell of electrolytic capacitor is made of plastic; however, the solid capacitor is Aluminum.
4. Is all the shell of solid capacitors made of Aluminum?
Not completely, some motherboards use Aluminum shell but Electrolytic solution that is not the REAL solid capacitors to make the users misunderstanding. It depends on its Electrolyte is Electrolytic solution or Conductive polymers. However, ECS guarantees equipping its motherboards with real solid capacitor components unlike some manufacturers who use traditional electrolytic capacitors covering them with a pretend solid capacitor shell.
5. Do all ECS motherboards apply to solid capacitor?
Yes, all solid capacitor will apply to ECS high-end models, and the other models will use solid capacitor for CPU Power area. ECS not only looks after your pocket but also ensures the quality of its motherboards on every detail to earn its users’ trust.