Testseek.com have collected 91 expert reviews of the MSI Z170A Gaming M7 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for MSI Z170A Gaming M7.
August 2015
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91 Reviews
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162 Reviews
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The editors liked
Dual Card SLI Support
Extra space between video card slots
SATA Express
Dual M.2 Slots
Triple Monitor Onboard Video
Lighted Ethernet Keystone
Excellent Overclocking
Onboard Game Boost
USB 3.1 Type C
Sleek Design
Military Class 5 with Titanium Capacitors
4K Support
USB 3.1
7.1 Channel Audio
Solid Performance
MSI Control Center Center
HDMI and Display Port
Dual BIOS
Gaming Control via Hardware/Software
Improved ClickBIOS
Full of nextgen interface goodness
Probably more PCIE lanes than you'll ever need
Onboard power
Reset
And overclocking…plus POST code display
Built to game
Even at the limit of stability
USB 3.1 Gen2
Twin Turbo M.2
Dual SATA Express are all present
Excellent software package tailored around GAMING
Game Boost knob for maximum clocks with just a twist of the wrist
Great audio performance
The editors didn't like
Difficult to see what Game Boost is setting or the target it will attain
Very Few I/O based USB ports (all via headers)
For the Price it needs WiFi
BIOS still needs a Tweak or Two
Single LAN
— What's with that silly I/O port shroud?
— Some separate
Singlefunction utilities should be built into Command Center
Published: 2018-04-02, Author: Bình , review by: topnewreview.com
Abstract: There's a strange assumption among motherboard makers that red and black is the colour scheme of choice for PC gamers. Not only is it used on the majority of Z170 motherboards, but it's also seen on many cases and even gamingfocused displays. Assuming you...
Improved ClickBIOS, Full of nextgen interface goodness, Probably more PCIE lanes than you'll ever need, Onboard power, reset, and overclocking…plus POST code display
— What's with that silly I/O port shroud?, — Some separate, singlefunction utilities should be built into Command Center
The MSI Z170A Gaming M7 is a solid, high-end gaming motherboard that effectively leverages the new features of Intel's Z170A chipset without going overboard on “tack-on” features. Probably the only thing that struck me as silly was the rather flimsy alumi...
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Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Steven , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: Intel unveiled its Skylake architecture two months ago with the top Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K chips. Today, a locked and lower clocked version of the 6700K, the 6700 is also available, as are the Core i5-6600, 6500 and 6400. As of writing, we are al...
The MSI Z170A Gaming M7 is nothing short of an excellent motherboard that has value going for it as well. It is not a "kitchen sink" motherboard, and honestly we tend to like that sort of design a bit better as it drives cost down, but not engineering and...
Dual Card SLI Support, Extra space between video card slots, SATA Express, Dual M.2 Slots, Triple Monitor Onboard Video, Lighted Ethernet Keystone, Excellent Overclocking, Onboard Game Boost, USB 3.1 Type C
Difficult to see what Game Boost is setting or the target it will attain, Very Few I/O based USB ports (all via headers)
“Gaming” or “Game Ready” is a common buzzword in hardware marketing as a way to help define what that particular bit of hardware is designed to do. When it comes to motherboards this would normally indicate an upgraded audio solution followed by some fanc...
Having already worked with the Z170A Gaming M7 during the Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake review, I had a good idea about the levels of performance to expect from MSI's motherboard. After going through the testing process with the MSI Z170A GAMING M7 as my ma...
Published: 2015-09-21, Author: Ian , review by: anandtech.com
Of the motherboards we received for review before the launch of Skylake, we had a reasonable mix of the regular price bands, from $160 to $250, and even up at the top for $500. These more mid-range price bands are typically where most motherboard manufact...
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Published: 2015-08-25, Author: Paul , review by: hitechlegion.com
Sleek Design, Military Class 5 with Titanium Capacitors, 4K Support, USB 3.1, 7.1 Channel Audio, Solid Performance, MSI Control Center Center, HDMI and Display Port, Dual BIOS, Gaming Control via Hardware/Software
For the Price it needs WiFi, BIOS still needs a Tweak or Two, Single LAN
Before starting on the motherboard, I need to talk a little about the Z170 chipset and what differences it has, compared to the prior generations. Most noticeable is the DDR4 compatibility up to 4133 MHz with OC but other changes were made as well. There...
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Published: 2015-08-06, Author: Thomas , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: And then there was the race for memory. Overclocking is a huge part of an enthusiast motherboard review, and better memory allows motherboard to get closer to their maximum DRAM data rate. In spite of constant improvements in memory technology, a single s...
& conclusion MSI is offering one of the best performing products out there in the Z170 segment, it lacks a few features though. I do miss AC WIFI and perhaps a second Ethernet jack preferably from Intel to that user can choose either an intel or E2400 NI...
