Pros: -Latest Bios does Support AMD FX-8350 -Latest Bios Supports windows 8 features -Easy to use Bios + Very stable -Great hybrid performance with it's CPU phase control. Great power savings when idle and performance when needed. ( With C6 State enabled + HPC ON + Cool & Quiet ON, Turbo Disabled and CPU Clock set to 21x on my 8350. Fast switching between 1.4ghz to 4.2ghz with out any hick-ups.) When playing games or doing something heavy all cores stay locked at 4.2ghz - The VRM's run surprisingly cool. - Both 16x Slots run at full 16x speed. ( The MSI website made it look like it was 16x8 but I was like naw it's an 990FX, it was an typo )

Cons: - Sound Baster Recon3D PCI-E does NOT work in the PCI_E2 Slot. However it DOES work in the PCI_E1 slot, but you have to modify the northbirdge cooler to get it to fit. Btw you can take off the MSI logo from the north bridge and stick it on your case. - The optimized default bios settings are great expect for one thing, it defaults to IDE mode instead of ACHI. - Manually overclocking your ram on this motherboard is an bit of a pain. - Don't use the chipset drivers on the CD, download it from AMD.

Overall Review: MSI should update their website for this motherboard, the latest bios it was shipped with is not even listed on the website nor is the FX-8350, because of an lazy webmaster it must of greatly hurt the sale of the motherboard. The 6-pin power connector was an dumb idea. Would of been best to use an standard 4 pin connector. Because most people need their 2x6 connector for the video cards and some need all 4x6 connectors for SLI. However the 6-pin power connector is NOT needed. It's just extra power to help keep stability in extreme overclocking.

Pros: - Runs cool - Great Value - Sweet cables - Everything fits very snug. - Pushed it hard for 2 hours when I first got it. AMD-FX 8350 OC @ 4.4ghz, was trying to get it to fall under 11.7 held also with a full GPU load. And did not create any heat from the PSU.

Cons: - USB charging does not work when PC is off Tested on both ASUS and MSI motherboards that support USB charging feature when the computer is off. - +12 volt rail idles at 11.9 falls to 11.7 when gaming. Hopefully it says that way. - Not sure if it's defective because of the no charge from USB when pc is off. Even a cheapo Dibalotek 20 buck PSU worked with USB charging when off feature.

Overall Review: That new Laser shipping service, the dude did not even ring the door bell. Came in an unmarked van and just tossed the unit at my door step and bolted. If I was not waiting for the shipment someone would of stolen my PSU, I live the city. I never had a problem with UPS/FEDEX/USPS.