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Reviews of MSI Z77A-GD65

Testseek.com have collected 135 expert reviews of the MSI Z77A-GD65 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for MSI Z77A-GD65.
Award: Editor’s Choice May 2012
May 2012
 
(88%)
135 Reviews
Users
(40%)
1 Reviews
88 0 100 135

The editors liked

  • Performance
  • Both stock and overclocked
  • Black and Red color scheme and Dragon branding
  • Killer NIC
  • Accessible PCI-Express x1 slot with all PCI-Express x16 slots filled
  • Price
  • UEFI BIOS design and usability
  • Motherboard manual information
  • Great Aesthetic Appeal
  • Overclocking Stability
  • Feature Rich Software
  • Z77 Express brings native USB 3.0 at last
  • Lucid Virtu MVP
  • Slot spacing ideal for SLI/Crossfire setups
  • OC Genie II provides quick
  • Safe overclocks
  • POST code display and dual switchable BIOS make troublehooting and disaster recovery easy
  • Mil spec components
  • Good overclocking potential
  • Good performance
  • Very nice software bundle
  • Lower power consumption
  • OC Genie and Turbo for simple overclocking
  • Onboard debug code
  • Dual BIOS
  • Onboard voltage contact point
  • Amazing new esthetic design
  • Right down to its dragon-shaped heatsinks
  • Equipped with the brand-new Killer Gaming Networks E2205 Ethernet controller for the best in low-latency
  • Gaming-prioritized internet traffic
  • Shocking USB 3.0 performance
  • Huge VRM c

The editors didn't like

  • Killer NIC high CPU utilization
  • CMOS battery and CMOS reset jumper placement
  • ‹ Overclocking Results
  • Review Index
  • Introduction and Technical SpecificationsFeatures
  • Layout
  • And Bundled AccessoriesMotherboard DeconstructedBundled ApplicationsBIOS Featu
  • The rear panel VGA connector may be a waste
  • But this is a minor gripe
  • Stickers leave residue on the board
  • OC Genie kinda conservative
  • No compelling reason to upgrade from Z68...unless you depend on USB 3 mass storage
  • Software launch time can be improved
  • Slightly elevated price compared to similar boards currently available
  • Low automatic overclocking profile without obvious user adjustments to settings
  • Stock Turbo profile rather relaxed
  • Proper high-end memory support requires a BIOS update

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  Published: 2012-07-16, review by: overclock3d.net

  • When we reviewed the P67 GD65 we found it to be good. It wasn't, to us, quite as stunning as some people seemed to be claiming, but it was alright. The Z77A-GD65 definitely is as great as the original we claimed to be.No matter which area you focus on, it...

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  Published: 2012-07-05, review by: xbitlabs.com

  • During our MSI Z77A-GD65 review we pointed out its numerous advantages and minor drawbacks. It is hard to predict what your impression of the board is after reading our review: it all depends on the importance of certain aspects for your specific need...

 
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  Published: 2012-07-02, review by: Behardware.com

  • Abstract:  Officially launched at the beginning of April, the Z77 chipset represents an original departure for Intel, if only in terms of strategy. First of all there’s the question of the socket and compatibility with processors. For once, Intel has played the ...

 
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  Published: 2012-05-15, review by: hardocp.com

  • The MSI Z77A-GD65 motherboard came through our testing and usage as being near perfect. There are very few issues we had with the board and those are minimal at best. The MSI Z77A-GD65 showed to be a solid overclocker exhibiting perfect stability even whe...

 
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  Published: 2012-05-07, review by: anandtech.com

  • Abstract:  So we have survived one of the biggest days of the year for all things computer performance related - the release of Intel's new Ivy Bridge processor. It replaces Sandy Bridge in the landscape of all things processor related, with Ivy Bridge boastin...

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  Published: 2012-04-24, Author: Hilbert , review by: guru3d.com

  • MSI always has a popular product at hand with the GD65 series motherboards. It sits in-between mainstream and extremely high-end, both performance and pricing wise. What you get is a very versatile motherboard with some enthusiast options like the onboar...

 
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  Published: 2012-04-23, Author: Dan , review by: legitreviews.com

  • Abstract:  In the beginning of March we started looking at Intel Z77 motherboards, we started with the MSI Z77A-GD65 Intel Z77 motherboard. During this preview we ran our full in-depth testing suite and compared it to the ASUS P8Z68-V Pro Intel Z68 platform. I...

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  Published: 2012-04-22, review by: futurelooks.com

  • So Far…)What does all this mean? It simply means that the MSI Z77A-GD65 motherboard is a solid new platform for Intel’s 3rd Generation and especially 2nd Generation processors. Stability continues to be top notch and performance favors Sandy Bridge j...

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  Published: 2012-04-09, review by: Bjorn3d.com

  • Good overclocking potential, Good performance, Very nice software bundle, Lower power consumption, OC Genie and Turbo for simple overclocking, Onboard debug code, Dual BIOS, Onboard voltage contact point
  • Software launch time can be improved
  • Just like we said, the MSI Z77A-GD65 is clearly designed for enthusiasts and not for someone looking for bundles of accessories. The board does not have WiFi, Bluetooth, or external FireWire (there's one internal header), or extra USB 3.0 (though two ...

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  Published: 2012-04-08, Author: Ian , review by: anandtech.com

  • Abstract:  Well, today is a day that everyone was expecting but not the most exciting day of the month. Today, Intel officially releases the spate of 7-series chipsets for their 3 rd generation Core microarchitecture processors (read—Ivy Bridge), despite the actual ...

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