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August 2014
(90%)
40 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(62%)
24 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
90010040
The editors liked
Audio Boost 2
Excellent Board Layout
Color Scheme
Click BIOS 4
Massive accessory kit
Military Class Components
OC Genie
Board Protections
GO2BIOS function
Extra Power Connectors for Overclocking
Water Cooling for Heatsinks
Memory Try it! functi
Stock performance
Overclocking performance
Board layout and design
Hybrid CPU VRM cooling block
Motherboard manual details
Quality of included Windowsbased overclocking and monitoring solutions
Inclusion of drivers on USB thumb drive
Board aestheti
4Way SLI/Crossfire capable LGA1150 board
High performance
Delid Die guard
8GB USB XPOWER Drivers Thumb drive
Improved Ram compatibility
Specific OC features
Accessory bundle
LN2 Biosses
The editors didn't like
Board Explorer does not show controllers being used
Use of 3/8" water barbs instead of G1/4" threaded ports
Lack of SATA Expressbased device ports
CMOS battery and CMOS reset jumper placement
Lack of accessible PCIExpress x1 slot with all PCIExpress x16 slots populated
Lack of secondary NIC port
Locat
No Torx screwdriver
Teletubbie Fan control page
Optional Fan?
WiFi Module pin header is fragile so care must be taken
Abstract: Importantly the board features a very open socket design for larger coolers as well as keeping the area around the socket bare enough for easy installation of insulation. You also get water cooling ports on the motherboard heatsinks and extra voltage read...
Great aesthetics and attention to detail, Full of features, Fantastic overclocker
Very Expensive, PCI-E lane switch in the wrong location (small issue)
It would appear as if the MSI Z97 XPOWER AC brings a lot to the table, but that is most certainly not without its drawback – the price of ~£260. It is tough to recommend a motherboard which limits you to four cores when you could easily get a medium to hi...
Abstract: ASUS, ASRock, Gigabyte and MSI all claim that they have the ultimate motherboard for extreme overclockers. We wanted to find out which one actually lives up to this claim and got two members of our Hardware.Info Pro OC team together with a large supply...
Abstract: In our comparison tables, meanwhile you find benchmark values regarding 43 recent Z97 and Z87 motherboards. Furthermore we do not comment the benchmark values. The idea and also the goal is to present to you a market overview which helps you choose the ri...
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Published: 2014-10-07, Author: David , review by: vortez.net
Exhaustive featureset including advanced OC options, Dual USB 3.0 headers, M.2 included, Up to 4way SLI/CrossfireX, Military Class 4 components, Easy to use and attractive BIOS, Wireless/BT functionality
Costly
We've already reviewed a number of Intel Z97 motherboards and are aware of what to expect in terms of design and feature-set but MSI appear to have broken away and developed something quite spectacular in the Z97 XPOWER AC.Beginning at the packaging, we'r...
the MSI Z97 XPower layout has been well thought It features a clear CPU socket zone which should appeal to the extreme overclockers and make it compatible with most, if not all, CPU coolers as well as LN2 pots It has enough space for multi graphics card...
the MSI Z97 XPower layout has been well thought It features a clear CPU socket zone which should appeal to the extreme overclockers and make it compatible with most, if not all, CPU coolers It has enough space for multi graphics card setups and features...
Packed with overclocking features, Numerous ports both for storage and graphics
None
As far as overclocking motherboards are concerned, you'll be hard-pressed to find one that is as robust and feature-packed as the MSI Z97 XPOWER AC. When released, the board will definitely be on the pricey side, sure, but for the money you pay, what you...
First Looks at the MSI Z97 XPower ACFirst Looks: MSI Z97 XPower ACThe MSI Z97 XPower AC is the highest end board from the company's Overclocking series. With its yellow on black color scheme, it's undeniable the Z97 XPower AC board will grab your attentio...
Good performance, Stunning yellow and black colour scheme with good layout design, Military Class 4 components for durability and stability, Supports up to 4-way SLI and CrossFireX Multi-GPU configurations, High quality Audio Boost audio chip, Tons of US
Would be costly, Mixed feeling of overclocking performance, UEFI BIOS needs refinement, Command Center could be improved in terms of speed and functionality, Command Center Lite is not included, No SATA Express port & M.2-to-SATA Express adapter, Boot ti
The MSI Z97 XPower AC is designed with overclocking in mind is that comes with dozens of overclocking features to aid the overclocking process. Equipped with high quality DigitALL power design with 16-phase of awesomeness, as well as military-grade DrMOS,...
