MSI Z87 XPower Review

Published by Hiwa Pouri on 19.02.14
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Specs and Delivery

Chipset Intel Z87
Memory Dual Channel DDR3, 4 x DIMM, Max. 32 GB DDR3, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
DDR3 3000*/2800*/2666*/2600*/2400*/2200*/2133*/2000*/1866*/1600/1333/1066 MHz
*(OC)
Multi-GPU
  • Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology (2-Way)
  • Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology (2-Way, 3-Way)
    Supports Lucid Virtu MVP 2.0
Slots
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
  • 4 x PCIe 3.0 PLX8747 (x16/x16, x16/x8/x8 or x8/x8/x8/x8)
  • 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Audio Audio Boost (Realtek ALC1150)
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Supports S/PDIF output
Storage Intel Z87 chipset
  • 6 x SATA  6Gb/s (SATA3)
  • 1 x mSATA and SATA5 port share resources and using one disables the other
ASMedia ASM1061
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s (SATA ports 7 and 8)
Network
  • Killer E2205 LAN controller (10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet)
  • WiFi (Centrino N-2230 2.4GHz)
Internal Connectors
  • ATX 24-Pin power connector
  • 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 1 x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector*
  • 2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
  • 5 x 4-pin System fan connectors
  • 10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
  • 2 x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports)
  • 1 x Discharge jumper
  • 1 x Multi BIOS Switch
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio connector
  • 2 x System panel connectors
  • 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
  • 14 x V-Check points (7x V-Check connectors, 7x V-Check spots)
  • 1 x Base Clock step switch
  • 1 x Power button
  • 1 x GO2BIOS button
  • 1 x OC Genie button
  • 1 x CPU Ratio control button
  • 1 x Reset button
  • 2 x Base Clock control buttons
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • 1 x Power button
  • 1 x OC Genie mode switch
  • 1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
  • 1 x Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module connector

* Provides additional power to PCIe x16 slots
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
  • 8 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 XL-ATX (34.4cm x 26.4cm)
BIOS 2 x 64Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS



   


  • Drivers & Utilities Disc
  • Motherboard User Guide
  • I/O Shield
  • 6x SATA Cable
  • Network Driver & Utilities Disc
  • Software & Application User Guide
  • USB 3.0 Bracket
  • E-SATA Bracket
  • M-Connectors
  • 2x Antenna
  • mPCIe card with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module
  • 3xSLI Cable
  • 4x V-Check Cable
  • Door Hanger
  • Molex to 2x SATA Power converter


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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