
I do know that there is an option to use an external PLL source for some chips, and perhaps there's more to power delivery in general with this platform that has yet to reveal itself. However, with Z97, there might be a relation to power designs again, but I haven't had enough time to fully delve into everything the platform itself offers in that regard.

I suppose in the extreme worst case performance might be impacted, but if that's the case, you need a new motherboard.Īt the same time, I do feel chips themselves need to last longer, and sustain higher frequencies, yet at the same time I punish my own chip fairly hard, even with just the multiple installs into many different motherboards, that is still on-going ,and I've yet to see my chip degrade in any way. performance is largely set by BIOS profiling, or by Intel's default values. In regards to overall efficiency, generally digital VRM designs out-class "analogue" designs, but there are cases when each can out-class the other.Īs to performance being affected by power quality, I can't say that that is the case. I don't really put any value myself in having a product out-live it's warranty period, as much as that might suck, as it keeps stuff in production.

Obviously many different parts are available out there, and many boards use different parts, but the actual life-time of the board and it's warranty should cover any such concerns in the first place. Click to expand.For me, it's still too early to be able to answer any questions about board longevity on this platform in regards to VRM design.
