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MSI introduces Hi-c cap mainboards
MOTHERBOARD MAKER MSI is calling an end to the solid capacitor era with the announcement that it will use 100 per cent highly-conductive polymerised capacitors (Hi-c caps) in its mainboards.
Today the firm said that the Hi-c caps will enable the best stability, reliability, overclocking and lifespan possible for mainboards, and added that it is the first firm to move to use only Hi-c caps. MSI said that the Hi-c caps have a long component lifespan and extremely high conductivity thanks to use of a rare metal called tantalum.
Tantulum's temperature handling capabilities mean that it can be overclocked without affecting its core temperature, the firm explained, adding that this makes it stand out against solid capacitors.
"The first thing you notice when you see a MSI Big Bang mainboard is that it has no solid capacitors at all. After a closer look (and checking the backside of the PCB to be sure) you will notice that MSI is using a different type of capacitor called Hi-c caps", the firm said. "Hi-c caps are the next generation solid capacitors and are specially selected for those who want to bring their mainboard to the next level of overclocking and gaming performance."
According to MSI the HI-c caps can last as long as 16 years when running at a constant high temperature of 85C in a high loading environment. Overall it reckons that its mainboards will have a lifetime up to eight times longer than the competition. µ
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@Jimbob
Couldnt agree more!!!
A "clone style" from Theregister.net ]:)
Except super high price, Tan cap will burned once it got short-circuit problem. (Yes, it's not crack or smoke, BURN!!!)
Tan cap was very popular in NB PC field around 10 years before. But due to this kind of safty concern, most of maker try to reduce the usage of such dangerous parts.
The inquirer has really gone downhill, this layout really sucks. I hope they fix it! There are more ads on the first page of this site then all of engadget + tomshardware combined. This site reminds me of what happened to tomshardware. When they changed over to the layout I stopped going to their site. I guess it's time to move on.
Now not only can you support wars in central Africa with your iPhone, you can do it with your MSI motherboard too!
That's nice, cause lately, -I've been wondering if it was finally time to upgrade the Amiga.
I hope they won't have the same failure mode as tantalum caps of yore (go up in smoke)...
Tantalum capacitors may be nice and have a longer lifespan, but they are much more expensive than the currently used electrolytic capacitors. Some of the large value caps are on the order of 10 times more expensive.
Tantalum has its drawbacks; it does not handle over voltage spikes (the cap will crack). The power supplies will have to be more tightly regulated.