Combine the sheer looks, the ten SATA 6 Gbps ports, the KillerNIC Ethernet interface and the 7.1 channel HD audio as delivered by the high-end Realtek ALC1150 codec and we already get a smile on our face. But really, it just starts there though. In conju...
Up to QuadSLI/CFX in 8x/8x/8x/8x support and MSI CeaseFire toggle, High quality audio with ALC1150, and TI OPA1652 Amplifier, Click BIOS IV, 12 USB 3.0 ports, OC Genie IV, Dual BIOS switch, Military Class IV Components with 32phase DigitALL Power Design,
Price
Despite being primarily an overclocking motherboard, MSI did not shy away from providing the Z87 XPOWER with plenty of high-end features that are not strictly for performance tuning. The result is a balanced set of features that are excellent performers...
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Published: 2013-05-22, Author: Ian , review by: anandtech.com
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Excellent performance, Unique yellow and black colour scheme, 4-way SLI/ CrossFire support, High quality premium components, Included bunch of accessories, Great software package including LucidLogix Virtu MVP software, Intelligent UEFI BIOS, Informative
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