Gigabyte Ultra Durable provides a range of features and components that provide amazing performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan. Gigabyte Ultra Durable motherboards use high-quality Nippon Chemicon ARE series audio capacitors. These professional audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create realistic sound effects. Moreover, Gigabyte motherboards feature High Resistance ICs which help protect the motherboard against electrostatic discharge.