Today we're reviewing the base model in the new Gaming line of motherboards from MSI.
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MSI Z77A-G45 Gaming Review
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equk
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Audio : Realtek® ALC892Killer Ethernet and a Creative sound chip on a £120 mobo? Why do people pay £300+ for the Gigabyte G1 Killer boards again?
Ethernet: Killer E2205
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Really nice review, like how the mention of the audio and network were kept to the facts
Re: Killer NIC:
Not sure I'd want traffic shaping forced via integrated hardware :huh: (most routers will provide this if required anyway)
(from a security pov wouldn't want an integrated embedded device with layer0 access)
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SieB
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Audio : Realtek® ALC892
Ethernet: Killer E2205
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Really nice review, like how the mention of the audio and network were kept to the facts
Re: Killer NIC:
Not sure I'd want traffic shaping forced via integrated hardware :huh: (most routers will provide this if required anyway)
(from a security pov wouldn't want an integrated embedded device with layer0 access)
I know dude, but they are the main features of the G1 killer boards and apparently why the are so expensive. Seeing the same sort of specs on a £120 mobo makes you wonder how Gigabyte get away with charging so much.
I did think the audio was creative though, got it mixed up with the software :\
http://www.creative.com/oem/products/software/cinema.asp
alienware
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What does the GD65 have over the 45, any idea?
Saltire35
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I'd like to know this too.
Seems I have found the motherboard to replace my ageing Asus Crosshair IV though.
UkGouki
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afaik it has more pcie lanes more sata ports, vcheck points and comes with a free steel series mouse if you have 6 or more hdds/ssds the gd65 is good as it had 8 ports 4 sata 6, 4 sata 3
but if you had that many hdds you probably have a sata controller card anyway but for a extra £20 you may aswell get it over the g45 unless they drop the price of the g45 to £50 less than the 65 then i would just get the 45..
How is the power delivery for the CPU on this board? I am planning to do some extreme OCing with a 3570k, but I am torn between this and the ASrock z77 extreme4.
Would you reckon I'd be able to run a 3570k at around 5.5 GHz with the voltages pushed up the wall? (assuming the CPU is adequately cooled OFC)
Would you reckon I'd be able to run a 3570k at around 5.5 GHz with the voltages pushed up the wall? (assuming the CPU is adequately cooled OFC)
Roooker
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Are you sure that you mean 5.5 ? Because 5.5 wont work on anything execpt something sub zero.
Using water in a very cold room...
Josh Weston
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It all depends on your chip. Motherboard plays a part, but it's your chip that's reaching those high clocks. Could a watercooling setup with a low ambient push an above average chip to 5.5GHz? I have my doubts - you'd need a diamond chip for that.
Well, my question was not about the chip, I'll see what I can get with it when I get it. But, my concern is that the board does not have a good enough power supply for the CPU to keep the voltages constant. Anyone have any ideas as far as that?
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Josh Weston
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Then no, most likely not. But, unless you have a diamond chip, the best board in the world with the most power phases aren't going to help you achieve those clocks either.
Most motherboards will get the best out of 90% of cpu's
4.6 to 4.8 is an average CPU no matter what the cooling or mobo.
Just smashing volts will buy you an expensive keyring.
4.6 to 4.8 is an average CPU no matter what the cooling or mobo.
Just smashing volts will buy you an expensive keyring.
