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MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Command Center: Control & Customize Your PC Settings
Fast Boot: Quickly Boot Up & Enter OS in A Few Seconds
Super RAID: Easily Setup & Configure Intel® Technologies
Military Class 4
MSI’s new Military Class 4 components are the next step in high quality components. The Super Ferrite Chokes and Dark CAPs will make sure that your PC runs more stable under extreme gaming conditions.
Fast Boot
With MSI’s Fast Boot, your computer’s OS can now boot up lightning fast. MSI also added the GO2BIOS button within the Fast Boot interface. Simply click the GO2BIOS button, and your system will reset and take you straight to the system BIOS.
OC Genie 4
OC Genie is the world's first built-in hardware overclocking technology on motherboards. With this new generation of OC Genie, we're giving you even more performance. The OC Genie button works as you expect it to, but now you have even more control. Flick the OC_MODE switch from the normal "Turbo" to "GAMING" and your PC gets another adrenalin shot! For the more advanced overclockers, we give you complete control of your settings with "My OC Genie".
Super RAID
MSI’s exclusive Super RAID application allows you to easily set up and configure your system, boosting performance and staying current with automatic, no-wait updates to your e-mail, social networks, news and more via three key Intel technologies:
Intel® Rapid Start
Intel® Smart Response
Intel® Smart Connect.
Sound Blaster Cinema
Hear your enemies perfectly, even on an ear-drum shattering battlefield, thanks to Sound Blaster Cinema. Get amazing surround sound with just stereo headphones. Your most important gaming sound effects are reproduced crystal clear allowing you to focus on your game even during extremely long gaming sessions. Powered by the SBX Pro Studio technologies, Sound Blaster Cinema enables you to clearly hear specific sounds in gaming environments, making your ears a decisive tool on the battlefield
AMD CrossFire X
AMD CrossFireX™ is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominatig power, AMD CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve graphics performance. AMD CrossFireX technology allows you to expand your system’s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system’s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four AMD Radeon™ HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFireX gaming technology, the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience.
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This review is from: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Pros: I'm not a fan of motherboards, to me it only serves to hold everything I need in place and running. Since motherboards hardly show any improvement in your overall system I just stick to cheaper ones with good reviews that has all the features I really need.
This review is from: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Pros: They boot up the first time, easy to setup. Mflash works fine, with recent bios update - more than adequate tweaking options. Works great with all the chips I installed in them – 4770k 4670k G3258.
Cons: For what I paid for these boards there are no cons
Other Thoughts: I have 4 of these pc mates. Purchased the first one a year ago and although I tried some more expense boards since I never got any better performance out of them. I my opinion, if you don’t need a more feature packed board and are planning on using the intel graphics or a single video card I find them as good as any z87 out there. Also owned a Z87X-UDH5-TH and a Biostar Z87. When using the intel graphics with both 4770k and a 4670k’s the pc mates get the same performance out of either chips. Yes, the $200+ plus boards have more features and power phases but in fact the best clocking clip I have runs fastest and coolest in a pc mate. For net price I paid with combos the value can’t be beat. Each individual’s experience is unique and the only reason I posted this review is share my experience and give the other side story to the many that run these boards down. I don’t doubt they had problems but these boards have be the best purchases I have met in quite a while.
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This review is from: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Pros: Ordered 2 of these with the free 8G RAM, it was a classic STEAL. Even without the free ram there's a lot to like. PCI-E 3.0, crossfire ready, legacy stuff like PS/2,PCI, etc, 6 SATA 6G ports, Multiple Display Capable, USB 3.0 Header on Mobo and Military Class 4.
Cons: Not SLI Capable, Need for additional connector for 5.1 and above audio. Full size ATX footprint, some may not like this for it's larger size. BIOS needs to be flashed to resolve Mobo not shutting down when exiting Windows issue (that's what the free ram was for!). When the free RAM stops NE got rid of all the mobos with this issue.
Other Thoughts: BIOS was easy to flash. After downloading unzip files into the ROOT directory of a thumb drive. From the BIOS menu select BIOS + ME option to flash ( not BIOS alone) and that should get rid of the Windows shutdown issue.
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This review is from: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Pros: Overclocks the Pentium G3258 with ease.
Crossfire support at a great price!
Cool to still see legacy options like PCI slots, serial, parallel, and PS/2 ports.
Cons: Audio I/O jacks are very limited. Only Line In, Line Out, and Mic.
Would have been nice if a USB3 expansion bracket was included in the box.
Other Thoughts: Like I read on another review here, the motherboard's heatsink was very loose and surely would have caused issues once the system was assembled and powered up. A few turns of the two Phillips screws on the bottom of the motherboard snugged up the heatsink very nicely.
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This review is from: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Pros: Great motherboard for a great price!
Cons: None so far.
Other Thoughts: A lot of people seem to be having problems with this motherboard but I haven't had any so far. It does creak a little which is worrisome but it works just fine so oh well.
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Rating: 3/5Thoroughly Inspect the board Before you install
This review is from: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Pros: It appears to be a great value for the feature set and with the Free Memory promo it's impossible to beat. I'll update after I receive the rest of the build which will include the Pentium G3258, to overclock of course.
Cons: I always give items a thorough inspection before use. I ordered 2 of these boards at the same time. On the first I noticed the heatsink on the Voltage regulators [The large one next to the CPU] was LOOSE! Easy enough to tighten the screws on the back of the board, but this could easily cause issues after install. The second thing is the 'cracking' sound in the board with normal handling, not flexing. I haven't received my CPU and RAM yet to test them, but given what I've found so far, I'm glad I got 2 in case one is bad I won't have to wait for an RMA.
Other Thoughts: It seems another reviewer commented on the recent lack of quality in electronic components. I've been building computers for nearly 20 years and I have to agree that after all the 'cheap' parts manufacturers have put themselves out of business, I'm surprised to see the 'quality' veteran companies putting out products reminiscent of the likes of 'PCChips'. Even the coating on the motherboards is uneven and splattered. I'm concerned the only way this purchase will be worthwhile will be if I can return the board and keep the ram.
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This review is from: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Pros: Amount of connections, Bios, Look of it
Cons: Plugs are difficult to plug/unplug
Other Thoughts: I have no complaints about this motherboard. Others had all sorts of issues but it works great for me. Has the more advanced bios. Only issue i had was plugging in and unplugging stuff. I actualyy partially pulled off the connection for the USB 3.0 plugin for the case. It pushed back on the board though. And i noticed the right side of the board isnt really that stiff. Which makes disconnecting things even harder. But its only once in a while that you have to go in there and mess around so not a big deal at all.
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This review is from: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Pros: 1. Vertical SATA ports 2. Works perfectly - no problems yet. 3. Does everything you'd expect it to do perfectly.
At first, I was a bit skeptical about this motherboard because of the reviews. I was looking for a cheap, solid motherboard for a non-gaming PC. I ended up purchasing this and I do not regret it at all. Super cheap and does everything you need it to do.
Cons: The location of the screw hole locations to mount it to the case are in terrible locations. The last row of screws next to the 24-pin power port are not on the edge of the motherboard like every other one. They are further in, making the motherboard bend when trying to plug in the 24 pin connector. That pin requires a lot of force, and with the motherboard flexing, it was a pain. I had to put my hand underneath while trying my best to shove the 24 pin connector in. I don't think it's worth taking an egg off since performance-wise, it does not have an effect. The builder/user just has to be extra cautious and use their hand to prevent the mobo from flexing too much. Don't be lazy and give a bad review because of this, just figure out how to get around it.
Other Thoughts: Great for budget or daily use PCs!
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