This thread is all about the Gigabyte UD3 motherboard with the Intel P45 northbridge.
1- Models
GA-EP45-UD3
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GA-EP45-UD3R
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GA-EP45-UD3P
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2- Differences between models
3- What is UD3 ?
UD3 stands for Ultra Durable 3 and is the association of 4 different items :
2 oz copper PCB :
Gigabyte has increase the amount of copper in the layers of the PCB (1 oz > 2 oz), the result is a better spreading of the heat around the critical areas of the mother board (50°C cooler mesured by Gigabyte).
more informations here
Japanese solid capacitors :
All the Gigabyte UD3 motherboards are equipped with Japanese solid capacitors. These capacitors have an average lifespan of 50,000 hours.
more informations here
Lower RDS on mosfet :
Gigabyte uses on the UD3 motherboards Lower RDS mosfets, they provide a lower power consumption and a faster switching process.
more informations here
Ferrite Core Choke :
Gigabyte choose to use Ferrite choke against Iron choke because of the lower EMI interference produced and the better resistance compare ti Iron choke.
more information here
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