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IR DIGITAL PWM & IR PoweIRstage ® IC
SERVER LEVEL CHOKES
LONG LIFESPAN DURABLE BLACK TM SOLID CAPS
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Total Solution from International Rectifier ( IR ® )
GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards use an all digital CPU power design from International Rectifier ® which includes both 4 th Generation digital PWM Controllers and industry-leading 3 rd Generation PowIRstage ® controllers . These 100 % digital controllers offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard ’ s most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components , allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from their new Intel ® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition CPUs .
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IR DIGITAL PWM & IR PoweIRstage ® IC

This new generation of IR ® digital power controllers and PowIRstage ® ICs feature Isense technology , which provide more precise current sensing accuracy . This helps evenly distribute the thermal loading between the PowIRstage ® ICs , preventing the overheating of each individual PowIRstage ® , resulting in longer lifespan and better reliability .

SERVER LEVEL CHOKES

GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards feature Server Level Chokes .
• Server level reliability
• High current capacity
• New design reduces heat created by power loss and provides
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efficient power delivery to CPU VRM area .
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LONG LIFESPAN DURABLE BLACK TM SOLID CAPS

GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards integrate the absolute best
quality solid state capacitors that are rated to perform at maximum
efficiency for extended periods , even in extreme performance
configurations . This provides peace of mind for end users who want
to push their system hard , yet demand absolute reliability and stability ,
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with ultra-low ESR no matter how high the CPU loading .
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