Voltage Regulator
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The CPU voltage regulator circuit of the MSI FM2-A85XA-GD65 has six phases for the CPU main voltage and two for the CPU memory controller (“CPU-NB”). Therefore, it uses a “6+2” configuration. The voltage regulator is controlled by an IR3567A integrated circuit, using a digital design.
Figure 7: Voltage regulator circuit
MSI used military-grade components on the voltage regulator circuit of the FM2-A85XA-GD65. Electronic components rated as military-grade have a higher operating temperature range, tighter specifications, and higher life-span. All capacitors used on the voltage regulator circuit are SMD (Surface Mount Devices), also known as highly-conductive polymerized or simply Hi-c.
All coils used on this motherboard are solid ferrite coils, called “Super Ferrite Chokes” by MSI. According to MSI, these coils work 20° C cooler than traditional coils. Capacitors used outside the voltage regulator circuit are solid.
If you want to learn more about the voltage regulator circuit, please read our tutorial on the subject.