Bosco Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Tonight ccokeman takes a look at MSI's Z87-GD65 Gaming Motherboard. Read his review here: http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/msi_z87_gd65_gaming/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Based on the results here I can't wait to get my hands on the G45 version! That, and the red and black theme really speaks to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 When I get the cash together for a Haswell build, I think this MSI is going to be on the motherboard list. Very sharp looking board, nice price, good features, and seems to keep stuff cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 What color does the VR heat-sink have? Is it pink or red? MSI have copied Asus ROG theme. On a more serious note, very good board. Would be a good choice as mid-high end overclocking build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Hey ccokeman, did I read the specs right.... No front panel USB 3.0 headers? Does the newer MSI BIOS allow for overclocking voltage control via offset, or is it still just "auto" or "manual + LLC"? Great review. I thought that MSI hit a home running with the Z77 Gaming boards, and now they have some how managed to take that to the next level. Good work MSI! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Hey ccokeman, did I read the specs right.... No front panel USB 3.0 headers? There is, just some reason it isn't listed by MSI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Sweet. Guess if I had looked at the pictures closer I would have saw that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 There is a USB 3.0 front panel header between the SATA ports and the 24 pin ATX power connection. LLC is not really used with the Haswell Architecture. You have adaptive vcore, offset mode and a static mode that works best when overclocked to ensure you do not get a vcore overshoot that will kill you on the thermals. Working on another board right now and I am still at 4.7Ghz with 1.35v static. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Sweet. Thanks for all the education! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Great review ccokeman! The motherboard is pretty sexy looking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Why yes... it is ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesstron Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Frank, is the I/O shield padded or just bare metal? I'm spoiled by the ASUS ROG mobo's quality but this looks like a really good deal if it's at the same level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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