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MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) Review
Started by bp9801, Jan 19 2012 02:14 AM
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Posted 19 January 2012 - 02:14 AM
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Posted 19 January 2012 - 02:30 AM
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.
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Nice review and loving the large amount of pics quality as usual.
Also interesting that this board has an additional power connector. Not just the standard 24pin an 8pin connectors.
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purely so it will match my new build.Nice review and loving the large amount of pics quality as usual.
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Posted 19 January 2012 - 04:36 AM
Looks pretty good to me.
That back extinction panel e-sata power adapter is a kind of useless addition though.
That back extinction panel e-sata power adapter is a kind of useless addition though.
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Posted 19 January 2012 - 06:44 AM
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.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
Nice review and loving the large amount of pics quality as usual.
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Posted 19 January 2012 - 10:54 AM
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.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.
Also in the pros it's Military Class III now MSI has gone up from II.
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 03:57 AM
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.
