Abstract: In our comparison tables, meanwhile you find benchmark values regarding 43 recent Z97 and Z87 motherboards. Furthermore we do not comment the benchmark values. The idea and also the goal is to present to you a market overview which helps you choose the ri...
the MSI Z87 XPower layout has been well thought It features more practical clear CPU socket zone which should appeal to extreme overclockers and make it compatible with most if not all CPU coolers It has enough space for multi graphics card setupts, fea...
Abstract: Formerly a very exclusive component, the PCI Express switch that makes Intel's LGA 1150-based platforms three- and four-way SLI-capable is now available across a range of high-end motherboards. Today we compare four premium enthusiast-oriented models. W...
Very pricey, Most people do not need half the features offered
The MSI Z87 is not a budget option, but if it's within your budget and you want all the options it offers, you're unlikely to experience buyer's remorse. That said, its out-of-the-box settings don't make for a huge advantage over cheaper rivals: this is a...
The Z87 XPower is a truly monstrous Z87 board. The results we've seen so far on HWBot.org look encouraging, with CPU clock frequencies in excess of 7 GHz and memory clock frequencies of more than 1800 MHz. It's right up there with the other serious high...
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Published: 2014-01-03, Author: Thomas , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: Formerly a very exclusive component, the PCI Express switch that makes Intel's LGA 1150-based platforms three- and four-way SLI-capable is now available across a range of high-end motherboards. Today we compare four premium enthusiast-oriented models. W...
Wow, what a master piece. The MSI Z87 XPower is perhaps the most beautiful motherboard we have ever seen, both from an aesthetic and an engineering stand point. It is a shame we don’t have a few of the MSI HAWK or Lightning graphics cards, as they woul...
Stock performance, Full 32 digital power phases dedicated to the CPU, CMOS battery placement - accessible under most conditions, Board layout and design, Killer NIC, Removable Wi-Fi add-in card, UEFI BIOS design and usability, Motherboard manual informati
CMOS battery blocked when board used in multi-GPU configuration, Lack of accessible PCI-Express x1 port with all PCI-Express x16 slots filled, ‹ Benchmark Testing, Review Index, Introduction and Technical SpecificationsFeatures and Motherboard LayoutCPU
With their Z87 line of boards, MSI took a divergent route from their Z77 line and built upon the success of the original MPower board. This led to a tiered delivery approach with the Z87 XPower taking the pole position. They kept to the signature yellow a...
Stock performance, Full 32 digital power phases dedicated to the CPU, CMOS battery placement - accessible under most conditions, Board layout and design, Killer NIC, Removable Wi-Fi add-in card, UEFI BIOS design and usability, Motherboard manual informati
CMOS battery blocked when board used in multi-GPU configuration, Lack of accessible PCI-Express x1 port with all PCI-Express x16 slots filled, ‹ Benchmark Testing, Review Index, Introduction and Technical SpecificationsFeatures and Motherboard LayoutCPU
With their Z87 line of boards, MSI took a divergent route from their Z77 line and built upon the success of the original MPower board. This led to a tiered delivery approach with the Z87 XPower taking the pole position. They kept to the signature yellow a...
The MSI Z87 XPower is MSI's flagship enthusiast and overclocking motherboard. We have seen flagship motherboards in the past reach into the $800 territory, so the current $409.99 price with Free Prime Shipping is fairly easy to swallow if you are in the n...
