ECS Explains Durathon Motherboard Building Technique

[N.Broekhuijsen]

ECS is attempting to make a name for itself by producing a "tough" motherboard design

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[greghome]

ECS, Durable? Don't make me laugh.....

 

[ronch79]

ECS is the last thing that comes to mind when one wants reliable, durable, well designed PC components. Most folks regard them as a cheap, unreliable brand. They've been trying to improve their brand image lately, and they deserve some kudos for it. I wish them all the best in the cutthroat PC component industry as our choices for quality components seem to be getting fewer and fewer, and a resurgent ECS can only be good for consumers.

 

[ronch79]

ECS is the last thing that comes to mind when one wants reliable, durable, well designed PC components. Most folks regard them as a cheap, unreliable brand. They've been trying to improve their brand image lately, and they deserve some kudos for it. I wish them all the best in the cutthroat PC component industry as our choices for quality components seem to be getting fewer and fewer, and a resurgent ECS can only be good for consumers.

 

[lp231]

When you want to build a good reputation, then you do it from the start, not at the last minute. ECS board are crap, but if they want to turn around "now" instead of eons ago, then have the right to do so, but with their reputation tarnished from such a long time. It will take eons until they make it to the top tier list along with Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI.

 

[lp231]

When you want to build a good reputation, then you do it from the start, not at the last minute. ECS board are crap, but if they want to turn around "now" instead of eons ago, then have the right to do so, but with their reputation tarnished from such a long time. It will take eons until they make it to the top tier list along with Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI.

 

[InvalidError]

Most motherboards that I remember looking at use capacitors rated for 85-105C. Wonder who all those competitors using capacitors rated for only 65C are.

Also, capacitors rated for 8000h at 105C will last a whole lot longer in a ventilated enclosure (PC/PSU case) where temperature is unlikely to exceed 50C, so the 200 000h rating on their 100C solid caps does not mean all that much.

Another thing is that most capacitors I have replaced failed due to excessive AC ripple, not temperature or voltage. Quoting the capacitors' (or any device's) estimated operating lifespan is pointless if you step over their electrical specifications including any applicable derating.

Time will tell whether ECS' claims are legitimate or fluff.

 

[juanc]

Could be "mechanically durable"... but will it be stable?

 

[dustmite]

I wrote off ECS years ago when I had a faulty GeForce 8800GTS 512. It was still under warranty, but because the 8800 was no longer made, they would only offer a replacement card of equal value. That's fine if "equal value" meant the price I paid, not what the card is worth 2 years later. They did, however, offer to replace it with a GTX460, but it was going to cost me $100, plus shipping. Thanks ECS, I'll be shopping elsewhere (read: EVGA).

 

[spentshells]

ecs boards are durable and they always have been, but being durable and being good are completely different things

 

[spentshells]

ecs boards are durable and they always have been, but being durable and being good are completely different things

 

[Pink Jazz]

ECS is trying to debunk the myth of their boards being poor quality, despite improvements in recent years (even before Durathon was introduced). Unfortunately, I don't have much hope for them, as many will continue to blindly dismiss their products regardless of improved quality control. ECS should perhaps consider a sale to MSI and bury the myth for good.