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
(88%)
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
Abstract: ASRock, MSI and Supermicro offered up their Z170 Extreme6, Z170A Gaming M7 and CZ170-SQ (respectively) for our initial Z170 motherboard roundup.Motherboard comparisons are usually a race to the finish, with each firm trying to beat its rivals in performan...
Stunning aesthetics, Decent number of accessories included, Excellent performance, Advanced onboard features around board, Additional features like DDR4 Boost, M.2 Twin Turbo, Easy to use and attractive BIOS
Bordering on pricey
The Z170 GAMING M7 is the first motherboard to feature as part of our Intel Z170 coverage and we've been mightily impressed by what this product has to offer on many different levels.MSI has long been an advocate of flair in the styling department and the...
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Published: 2015-08-05, Author: Ryan , review by: HEXUS.net
Premium feel and aesthetics, Well-equipped storage options, Brimming with extra features
The Z170A Gaming M5 is compelling
MSI's Z170A Gaming M7 comes with an MSRP of £180 which is reasonable for a near-flagship status gaming motherboard. There is one potential sticking point for prospective buyers which is that the Z170A Gaming M5 costs £150 yet only loses out a negligible n...
Excellent performance, High quality audio, Feature packed, Game Boost is a great concept, Multiple M.2 ports for ultra high-speed storage,
Premium price, Red is becoming played out, “The MSI Z170A Gaming M7 offers one of the best Z170 experiences, combining great performance with great looks and an absolutely huge and innovative feature set.”, MSI Z170A GAMING M7 (LGA 1151) Motherboard Revie
PricingThe MSI Z170A Gaming M7 has an MSRP in the UK of £179.99. For launch day, MSI have partnered up with Coolermaster to offer very limited stock of the Nepton 120XL AIO cooler. This is an extremely limited offer and can save you up to £70 if you do no...
Game Boost dial, Metal shield on PCIe slots, Slow mode for overclocking
Single Ethernet port, Lacks audio hardware customisation
Overall, we'd say that you're getting a feature set that not only focuses on gaming but also overclocking making it a pretty good motherboard for the price.Msi z170a gaming m7 - SpecificationKey SpecsSee all SpecsSee Short Specs...
Futureproof features, USB 3.1 Type A & Type C on board
None
MSI's foray into the new 100 series motherboard is off on a good start, plus you get backward compatibility with your current cooling solution as well.(previously published in issue September 2015)...
Abstract: Intel's new Z170 chipset brings a lot of new features over its Z97 predecessor like support for DDR4 memory and native support for Turbo M.2 speeds of up to 32Gbps. To that end, MSI has prepared a full line-up of Intel Z170 motherboards that will support...
