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Gigabyte G31M-ES2C Motherboard
Author: Rafael Otto Coelho
Type: First Look Last Updated: June 29, 2009
Page: 5 of 7
Real-time pricing for Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3.
Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Motherboard 193436 Electronics Usually ships in 24 hours
Amazon: $154.99 TigerDirect: $168.99
Newegg: $154.99 CompUSA: $168.99

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One of the highlights of G31M-ES2C (as well as other Gigabyte motherboards, even value ones) is its high-quality CPU voltage regulator.  It has a three-phase design, ferrite chokes and solid aluminum capacitors. For a better understanding of the importance of such design, read our Everything You Need to Know About the Motherboard Voltage Regulator Circuit tutorial.

 G31M-ES2C
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Figure 7: CPU voltage regulator circuit.

The accessory set that comes with the board is the usual for low-cost motherboards: user manual, driver DVD, case back plate and floppy, ATA and SATA cables.

G31M-ES2C
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Figure 8: Accessories.

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