MSI Big Bang-Marshal (B3) OC Guide - Manual (Page 4)

 BIG BANG - MARSHAL (B3) Overclocking Guide BIG BANG - MARSHAL (B3) Overclocking Guide 
MILITARY CLASS MATERIALS
Continuing the premium-quality material
design tradition, apart from delivering a
longer lifespan, the MSI BIG BANG MAR-
SHAL (B3) mainboard makes OC opera-
tion more stable.
Hi-C CAP
Hi-C CAP, Highly-Conductive Po-
lymerized Capacitor, uses high elec-
tric conduction polymer as internal
electrolyte, featuring the small size and
high capacity, which are commonly used
in many electronic products such as laptop
computers, satellites and so on.
The main reason Hi-C CAP can be applied
in high tech and precise machine is that the
special Core brings low ESR (Equivalent Series
Resistance), low electric leaks (Leakage Current)
and larger adaptation range of ambient temperature
scope. High ESR and Leakage current cause not only
unstable system but also the life cycle reduction of spare
part. The Hi-C CAP performance in
ESR and Leakage current both surpass the present mainstream Solid CAP,
not to say the obsolete EL CAP. Being as for the whole, Hi-C CAP stables the
motherboard power output, enhances the power transference efficiency
and has the adjustment function when Inrush Current (burst electric current)
occurs. Naturally, the power loss is extremely low, brings the greatest superi-
ority either in overclocking operation or life cycle.
Incredible lifetime
Less Leakage
Temperatur
e
Lifetime
Office
Gaming +
Bad condition
85 o C
65 o C
112,000 hours
12.8 years
449,000 ho
urs!!
>50 years
Hi-c CAP
82.5 µA
Solid Cap 1250 µA
Leakage Current
Higher is better
Lower is better
15x Less Leakage
More stable power output
Higher power efficiency
ESR Comparison
Solid Cap
5 mΩ
Hi-c Cap
< 5 mΩ
EL Cap
>20 mΩ
ESR (mΩ) Lower is better
SFC
To reach the lower power consumption, MARSHAL (B3)’s PWM adopt Green
Choke design, SFC (Super Ferrite Choke), utilizing the latest material tech-
nology - iron core. The material’s exclusive physical character allows SFC
automatically to adjust the inductance value for optimal power efficiency
based on the system’s loading. During light loading such as surfing the net
or running 2D operations, SFC can help provide up to a 20% improvement
in power efficiency compared to a normal ferrite choke. For heavier loading
such as playing 3D games, SFC’s ultra-low impedance still helps to maintain a
low operating temperature. Even when overclocking to the max, Super Fer-
rite Choke offers an incredibly stable supply of power. Clearly, SFC can satisfy
every possible power demand and usage scenario.
SFC provides over 20% power efficiency improvement during
light loading. Ultra-low impedance ensures low operating
temperature and stable power supply when overclocking.