MSI Z87-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI USB 3.0 ATX Pro Gaming with Killer Networking & Sound Blaster Intel Motherboard
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1: UEFI is wonderful to work with. Clean intuitive layout.
2: Configuration is a breeze. Even a novice could overclock with a little study/research.
3:The price to feature ratio is unmatched by any competitor.
4: MSI has the lowest RMA rate in the MB industry.
5: Z87 what more is there to say?
6: This MB has functioned flawlessly for me.
Not a single complaint or con.
This has turned out to be the best computer I've ever built and owned.
Intel Core i5 4670K
MSI Z87-G45
MSI GTX 650Ti 2GB Boost Twin Frozr III
Gskil 8GB (2x4GB) (2133MHz)
CM Hyper 212+
CM Silent Pro M2 720W
CM HAF 922
Samsung 830 120GB SSD
Seagate 500GB HDD
HP BD ROM
Windows 7 Pro x64 SP 1
Zboard
R.A.T. 3
Philips 40" HDTV
Dell 21.5" LCD
Pioneer VSX-521-K AVR
Pioneer SW-8 sub
PSB Center/Surround speakers
List of features, PCIe 3.0, multiple USB 3.0 ports, Sound Blaster Cinema, Intel Chipset, overclocking and graphics management
The blatantly obvious lack of quality,
Drivers are unbelievably bad and don’t work
Then there’s that whole thing about it dying, so there's that.
I don’t normally write reviews when I have good experiences but I’m quick to write them when I feel like I got a real piece of junk. Now that my main machine is down for a week or more, I have some extra time to help you avoid a similar mistake.
I’ve built a lot of machines. Until now I went with ASUS. I’ve heard good things about MSI but never tried it until now. When I saw this board feature set I was excited to try it. It’s the opportunity to try new things to see if you’re missing out on something better. After three days of fighting with this thing, only for it to repeatedly blue screen, crash and inevitably die it is safe to say I’m no longer excited about this board nor am I interested in MSI products. When trying to lure loyal customers away from ASUS, you only get one chance. What a horribly wasted opportunity.
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Features & Details
- Intel Z87
- 4th-Gen Intel Core i7 / i5/ i3 (LGA1150)
- DDR3 3000(OC)/2800(OC)
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
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| Model | Z87-G45 Gaming |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
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| CPU Type | 4th-generation Core i3,i5,i7,Pentium,Celeron(LGA1150) |
| Chipset | Intel Z87 |
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| Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
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| Number of Memory Slots | 4x240pin |
|---|---|
| Memory Standard | DDR3 3000(OC) / 2800 / 2666 / 2600 / 2400 / 2200 / 2133 / 2000 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 32GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 3(at x16/x4/x4; x8/x8/x4) |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 | 4 x PCI Express x1 |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1150 |
|---|---|
| Audio Channels | 8 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Qualcomm Killer E2205 |
|---|---|
| Max LAN Speed | 1Gbps |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x S/PDIF Coaxial Out / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.0 |
|---|---|
| PS/2 | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port |
| Video Ports | D-Sub + DVI |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| USB 3.0 | 4 x USB 3.0 |
| USB 1.1/2.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 |
| S/PDIF Out | 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial |
| Audio Ports | 6 Ports |
| Onboard USB | 2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Other Connectors | ATX 24-Pin power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors 3 x 4-pin system fan connectors 1 x TPM Module connector 1 x Serial port connector 1 x Front Panel Audio connector 2 x System panel connectors 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x V-Check Points Set (7x V-Check connectors) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 24 Pin |
| Features | Supports 4th Gen Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processors for LGA 1150 socket Supports DDR3-3000(OC) Memory USB 3.0 + SATA 6Gb/s Audio Boost: Reward Your Ears with True Quality Killer Ethernet: Kill Your Lag Military Class 4: Top Quality & Stability OC Genie 4: Overclock in 1 Second Click BIOS 4: Easily Fine-tune Your System PCI Express Gen 3: World's 1st PCI Express Gen 3 Motherboard Brand Multi-GPU: NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFire Support Sound Blaster Cinema: Realistic Surround Sound Experience Gaming Device Port: Optimized with Triple Gold-plating for High Polling Rate Gaming Devices Total Fan Control: Optimize All Fan Speed As You Wish Lucid Virtu MVP 2.0: Uncompromised Game Response Performance Fast Boot: Quickly Boot Up & Enter OS in A Few Seconds |
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| Package Contents | 2 x SATAIII Cable IO Shield |
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| First Listed on Newegg | February 24, 2025 |
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