From: Gary Britt 

23 years.  Hey that's long enough for Microsoft to get SP2 out on Vista.

;)

Gary

Rich Gauszka wrote:
> From the article
>
> 'Solid capacitors also last longer with an average lifetime of 23 years
> compared to only three for electrolytic capacitors'
>
> only 3 years for electrolytic caps?
>
> http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,2080041,00.asp?kc=ETRSS02129TX1K00
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> Earlier this week, Gigabyte launched a full range of its 945 series
> all-solid capacitor motherboards, extending its product line of solid
> capacitor motherboards from the 945 through to the 965 chipset.
>
> According to Gigabyte, solid capacitors offer much higher quality and better
> reliability when compared to their electrolytic counterparts. The move marks
> the first time that Gigabyte has opted to include these solid capacitors in
> its Intel 945 series, a much more mainstream chipset than the 965.
>
>
> While both capacitors store and discharge electricity when needed, solid
> capacitors contain a "solid" organic polymer as opposed to the liquid
> electrolyte used in electrolytic capacitors.
>
> In terms of performance, solid capacitors generally last longer than
> electrolytic ones, especially at lower working temperatures. At 65 degrees
> Celsius, for instance, the average lifespan for a solid capacitor is more
> than six times greater than an electrolytic capacitor.
>
> Solid capacitors also last longer with an average lifetime of 23 years
> compared to only three for electrolytic capacitors, according to Gigabyte.
>
>
> Additionally, solid capacitors have a higher tolerance for higher
> temperatures and they also perform better with higher frequencies and higher
> current than electrolytic capacitors. The superior heat resistance and
> better electric conductivity will allow PC enthusiasts to tweak the highest
> levels of performance from their system without fear of excessive capacitor
> wear or exploding capacitors, said Gigabyte.
>
>

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