Testseek.com have collected 40 expert reviews of the MSI Z97 XPower AC and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for MSI Z97 XPower AC.
August 2014
(90%)
40 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Z97 chipset really hasn't changed a lot features wise, outside of M.2/SATA Express implementations and its support for the ‘oh please would you get here already' Devil's Canyon processors. If you were expecting major changes, that just didn't happen...
The Z97 XPOWER AC from MSI costs $399.99 US (Newegg) which is a hefty price for a board that does offer high-end overclocking in a single package. Built from the DNA of the LIGHTNING products before it, the XPOWER MSI brand has spanned the X58 and X79 HED...
Audio Boost 2, Excellent Board Layout, Color Scheme, Click BIOS 4, Massive accessory kit, Military Class Components, OC Genie, Board Protections, GO2BIOS function, Extra Power Connectors for Overclocking, Water Cooling for Heatsinks, Memory Try it! functi
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When I think about the MSI Z97 XPOWER AC motherboard, I sort of feel like there really is not much to say, the board speaks for itself in a sense. From what I saw in performance, the XPOWER AC was right in line with many other high end Z97 boards, excep...
We mentioned it in the first chapter of this conclusion already, overall non-overclocked performance as stated is above the baseline of the reference Z97 motherboards we tested, with an offset here and there of course. If you have two left hands in terms ...
Abstract: Importantly the board features a very open socket design for larger coolers as well as keeping the area around the socket bare enough for easy installation of insulation. You also get water cooling ports on the motherboard heatsinks and extra voltage read...
OC Essentials, Military Class components, Cooling solution, QuadGPU Support, Guard Pro Features, OC Pen Drive, Looks, Overclocking
Pricing, M.2 SATA Express adapter optional
After having the pleasure of testing this board, one thing you cannot say is that it is ill-equipped for the task at hand. Which truth be told is to stand up and deliver world record results when pushing your hardware to its limits. I know the limits of m...
Packed with overclocking features, Numerous ports both for storage and graphics
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As far as overclocking motherboards are concerned, you'll be hard-pressed to find one that is as robust and feature-packed as the MSI Z97 XPOWER AC. When released, the board will definitely be on the pricey side, sure, but for the money you pay, what you...
First Looks at the MSI Z97 XPower ACFirst Looks: MSI Z97 XPower ACThe MSI Z97 XPower AC is the highest end board from the company's Overclocking series. With its yellow on black color scheme, it's undeniable the Z97 XPower AC board will grab your attentio...
Good performance, Stunning yellow and black colour scheme with good layout design, Military Class 4 components for durability and stability, Supports up to 4-way SLI and CrossFireX Multi-GPU configurations, High quality Audio Boost audio chip, Tons of US
Would be costly, Mixed feeling of overclocking performance, UEFI BIOS needs refinement, Command Center could be improved in terms of speed and functionality, Command Center Lite is not included, No SATA Express port & M.2-to-SATA Express adapter, Boot ti
The MSI Z97 XPower AC is designed with overclocking in mind is that comes with dozens of overclocking features to aid the overclocking process. Equipped with high quality DigitALL power design with 16-phase of awesomeness, as well as military-grade DrMOS,...
