Gigabyte 945 motherboards get better capacitors

Gigabyte presents a new lineup of 945 series motherboards with all-solid capacitors which have a lot longer lifespan the the previously used electrolytic capacitors.

Generating less heat than their electrolyte counterparts, solid capacitors last on average 6 times longer, helping to ensure that PCs stay reliable for longer. Additionally, solid capacitors have a higher tolerance not only for higher temperatures, but they also perform better with higher frequencies and higher current than electrolytic capacitors. The excellent heat resistance and better electric conductivity allows enthusiasts to tweak the highest levels of performance from their system without fear of excessive capacitor wear or exploding capacitors.

These capacitors were already used on the 965 series motherboards and the company says they should improve overclocking.

Average Lifespan of Solid Caps. vs. Electrolytic Caps.

	Solid Capacitors	Electrolytic Capacitors
95°C	6,324 Hrs 1.5X longer	4,000 Hrs
85°C	20,000 Hrs 2.5X longer	8,000 Hrs
75°C	63,245 Hrs 4X longer	16,000 Hrs
65°C	200,000 Hrs 6.25X longer	32,000 Hrs