Testseek.com have collected 56 expert reviews of the MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC.
July 2014
(88%)
56 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Not the best value board on the market, – Not too much difference overall from previous Z97 MSI Gaming motherboards
MSI have always been known for producing quality components but since their Gaming range was released, I have to say that I have never seen so many top quality boards; the only other manufacturer that I could say this about since ASUS and their Republic o...
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...
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Published: 2014-07-28, Author: Luke , review by: kitguru.net
Excellent audio solution with highend components, Attractive colour scheme and style, Killer E2205 and Intel 802.11ac WiFi connectivity, Strong bundle with plenty of worthwhile items, Onboard buttons and voltage checkpoints, Good software package includin
Layout can cause cooling or interference issues with two graphics cards, UEFI can seem cluttered, No SATA Express.
The MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC is a high-end motherboard that stays true to its focus on gamers. The colour scheme is one that has long appealed to gamers and so are the features.MSI understands that very few gamers will use four-way SLI and CrossFire on the LGA...
Packed with GAMING features to keep your system fast and ready-to-game, Provided fan connectivity and control is excellent, Audio Boost for some additional "BOOM" to your in-game explosions, Includes 6-month premium subscription to XSplit, Excellent softw
No Intel Thunderbolt, Audio performance a bit lacking under my testing regime, Metal covers on audio and I/O are just a gimmick, Color scheme used may not appeal to all
The MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC is available for around $350. Packed with GAMING features to keep your system fast and ready-to-game Provided fan connectivity and control is excellent Audio Boost for some additional "BOOM" to your in-game explosions Includes 6-mo...
As I did on the last page, I'm borrowing some of the text from my Z97I Gaming AC board review to use here as it still applies. Overall, the feature set of these boards is almost identical – it's the size, additional accessories, and extra expansion slot...
about the MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC MotherboardThe MSI's Z97 Gaming 9 AC is an all-in-one top end solution that seeks to elevate the gaming lifestyle beyond the conventions set by standard motherboards. It is ambitious in design incorporating the most advanced...
Abstract: It's amazing how quickly things can add up. A great example of this is just how many motherboards a company like MSI manufactures. Just on the Intel side of things, you have multiple chipsets and then from there they have an overclocking line, gaming line...
Alright, so with testing out of the way, let's talk about the MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC. First, the good things. It's essentially a Z97 Gaming 7 with WiFi and Xtreme Audio DAC. As such, we get the same 12 phase power delivery system as the Z97 Gaming 7 which we...
WiFi Module pin header is fragile so care must be taken, WiFi Module pin header is fragile so care must be taken
MSI really flipped its board lineup quite a bit this time around with totally new designs, many more models and a huge variance in feature sets all to the tune of having a board to fit pretty much every users needs. The MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC is a great b...
