User base of motherboards would attest to the reliability and performance of ASUS components, we were at PC.com after years of testing and reviewing the products rarely come across having issues either. That resounding success has been further accredited with the company receiving the most reliable motherboard brand based on analysis done by independent survey firm Hardware.fr.

Part of LDLC the largest component retail store in France, the survey conducted every six months records return merchandise by brand and model, which it then publishes the results. The latest findings was based on sales from October 2014- April 2015.

The report shows ASUS owners requested to return their products in just 1.89% of cases — the lowest overall return rate in the industry. It is also the only motherboard brand to achieve a reliability rate of below 2% returns.

“We are immensely proud of the latest Hardware.fr reliability report. The achievement is a result of our dedication to perfection and tireless efforts, leading to the development of advanced such as 5X Protection II,” said Joe Hsieh, ASUS Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Motherboard and Desktop System Business Unit. “We strive always to deliver the best motherboard defenses by combining the finest components, thoughtful circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee quality and long-term durability all-round protection — resulting in exceptional motherboard reliability”

ASUS motherboards are also tested extensively for extreme reliability and safety — with total validation time amounting to over 7000 hours. Trials include temperature and humidity, burn-in, power cycling and consumption, socket insertion and thermal-shock testing, plus exposure to salt and spray tests to ensure the corrosion-resistance of materials and surface coatings, and an up to 24-hour aging test to ensure trouble-free operation every day.