MSI Z97M Gaming Review

Published by Hiwa Pouri on 22.07.14
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Specs and Delivery

Chipset Intel Z97
Memory Dual Channel DDR3, 4 x DIMM, Max. 32 GB DDR3, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
DDR3 3300 / 3200 / 3100 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2600 / 2400 / 2200 / 2133 / 2000 / 1866 / 1600/1333/1066 MHz
Multi-GPU
  • Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology (2-Way)
  • Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology (2-Way, 3-Way)
    Supports Lucid Virtu MVP 2.0
Slots
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8)
  • 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Audio Realtek ALC1150
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Supports S/PDIF input/output
  • Storage Intel Z97 chipset
    • 6 x SATA3 6Gb/s (SATA3 1~6)
    • IDE / AHCI / RAID 0/1/5/10
    • 1 x M.2 port
    ASMedia ASM1061
    • 2 x eSATA3 6Gb/s (back panel)
    Network
    • Killer E2205 LAN controller (10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet)
    Internal Connectors
    • ATX 24-Pin power connector
    • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    • 4 x 4-pin CPU/System fan connectors
    • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    • 1 x M.2 port
    • 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
    • 1 x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)
    • 1 x Front Panel Audio connector
    • 2 x System panel connectors
    • 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
    • 1 x Power button
    • 1 x OC Genie button
    • 1 x Reset button
    • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
    • 1 x Power button
    • 1 x Audio power switch
    • 1 x OC Genie mode switch
    • 1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
    • 1 x Direct audio power connector
    Extrenal Connectors
    • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
    • 1 x Clear CMOS button
    • 1 x Optical S/PDIF-out  port
    • 2 x USB 2.0  ports
    • 6 x USB 3.0  ports
    • 1 x RJ45 LAN jack
    • 1 x 6 in 1 OFC audio jack
    • 1 x DisplayPort with max. resolution up to 4096x2160@24Hz, 24bpp/ 3840x1600@60Hz, 24bpp
    • 2 x HDMI ports with max. resolution up to 4096x2160@24Hz, 24bpp/2560x1600@60Hz, 24bpp/ 1920x1080@60Hz, 36bpp
    Forfactor micro-ATX (24.4cm x 24.4cm)
    BIOS 2 x 64Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS





    • Drivers & Utilities Disc
    • Motherboard User Guide
    • I/O Shield
    • 4x SATA Cable
    • Warranty brochure
    • Software & Application User Guide
    • M-Connectors
    • SLI Cable
    • Interface panel Plug
    • power Cable Direct audio
    • Door Hanger



    Page 1 - Introduction Page 14 - SiSoft Sandra 2
    Page 2 - Specs and Delivery Page 15 - UC Bench
    Page 3 - Features Page 16 - Super Pi 1M / 32M
    Page 4 - Layout Page 17 - wPrime 1024M Multi Core
    Page 5 - Connectors and I/O Page 18 - Cinebench
    Page 6 - BIOS Page 19 - Bioshock: Infinite
    Page 7 - Test setup Page 20 - Metro Last Light
    Page 8 - Preview / Gallery Page 21 - Sleeping Dogs
    Page 9 - 3D Mark Page 22 - Power Consumption
    Page 10 - 3D Mark 11 Page 23 - Performance Rating
    Page 11 - 3D Mark Vantage  Page 24 - Price Comparison
    Page 12 - PC Mark 7 Page 25 - Conclusion
    Page 13 - SiSoft Sandra 1  




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