14 DAY TRIAL // Since Intel's upcoming central processors with integrated graphics are on their way, makers of motherboards are understandably hard at work on compatible platforms, and it seems that MSI has something special in store.
For those interested in a reminder, the Sandy Bridge series of CPUs (central processing units) with built-in graphics from Intel will soon debut.
They will require new motherboards, since they boast the new socket LGA 1155.
In fact, ASUS has already unveiled such motherboards, one of them being the Asus P8P67 Pro.
Now, MSI has also revealed part of its plans in regards to Intel's new series of processors, though it did not exactly show off motherboards of its own.
Instead, it announced that its first Sandy Bridge motherboards will mark the official introduction of the military Class II components.
There are three main elements, namely the new Hi-c CAP, Super Ferrite Choke and Solid Cap.
The first of the three has a tantalum core and, thus, eight times the lifespan of solid capacitors. It should prove most useful in heavy overclocking scenarios.
The Solid Capacitors provide a lower ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) and a lifespan of 10 years, mostly thanks to the aluminum core.
“These capacitors have unmatched stability by providing more efficient use of power and a lower production of unwanted heat, while avoiding the potential risk of accidental fluid leaks associated with older electrolytic capacitors,” states the announcement.
Finally, the Super Ferrite Choke (SFC) can respond to the performance load and automatically switch between high efficiency and high performance modes.
Most notably, the SFC can provide up to 30% more power to the motherboard, or so says what MSI calls “heavy load testing.”
MSI should start to send out motherboards with military Class II components by the end of the ongoing year of 2010.