bp9801 Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 We have a new review for your viewing pleasure, this time of a new Intel socket 2011 motherboard. See how it performs as OCC reviews the MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) - http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/msi_x79agd65/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 I wonder what the quality of the onboard sound is like it specs out fairly well and I find that the software that comes with msi motherboards in their 1155 boards to be friendly and easy to use and well set out. Also interesting that this board has an additional power connector. Not just the standard 24pin an 8pin connectors. The one thing I want is every bit of blue to be bright green purely so it will match my new build. Nice review and loving the large amount of pics quality as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Looks pretty good to me. That back extinction panel e-sata power adapter is a kind of useless addition though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskout Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 I wonder what the quality of the onboard sound is like it specs out fairly well and I find that the software that comes with msi motherboards in their 1155 boards to be friendly and easy to use and well set out. Also interesting that this board has an additional power connector. Not just the standard 24pin an 8pin connectors. The one thing I want is every bit of blue to be bright green purely so it will match my new build. Nice review and loving the large amount of pics quality as usual. I don't like where the extra 4-pin connector is, purely from a wiring standpoint. There's not a ton of cases with anything there, meaning you're going to have to get a little more creative with your wiring jobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 I don't like where the extra 4-pin connector is, purely from a wiring standpoint. There's not a ton of cases with anything there, meaning you're going to have to get a little more creative with your wiring jobs. Imo it would be easier to rout neatly than the CPU power header. I never seen to have enough length in my cables to hide them easily. Also in the pros it's Military Class III now MSI has gone up from II. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 I don't like where the extra 4-pin connector is, purely from a wiring standpoint. There's not a ton of cases with anything there, meaning you're going to have to get a little more creative with your wiring jobs. Good point mentioned. But in that case some extenders will be required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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