Question 1

Does this motherboard have a integrated video card or would I have to purchase one separately?

Accepted Answer

Awesome thanks so much! I was confused on that. im currently looking at the cpu in the link below, could you let me know if that one has a dedicated graphics card on it? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115233

Question 2

Have they had a revision to fix the known problems with this board? ( No posting, DOA, USB 3.0 not working/over heating/catching fire, etc.)?

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Not that i'm aware of. I just ordered it two weeks ago so I assume it was the latest model of the board. It posted fine for me and never caught fire. I can only assume it was user error or a flaw in the builders hardware (PSU) that allowed it to catch fire. It seems to me the PSU wasn't regulation like it should. The USB also worked fine once I downloaded the latest drives via MSI's live update software. It kept telling me my ScanDisk 32G Drive needed formatted but worked properly once on the latest drivers. I did build a custom computer for a customer a few months ago and used the MSI Z77MA-G45 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 and it was rock solid and build with no flaws in the design that I could see. I would of went with it this time unfortunately it was out of stock.

I hope this helps!

Question 3

Does motherboard these days has built-in wifi receiver? if so, is this one of them?

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Motherboards do sometimes include wifi cards, but this is not one of those. If you use Newegg's filtering tools, you can find one that suits your needs. Often if a motherboard does have built-in wifi there will be antenni around the I/O port area. Hope this helps!

Question 4

yes what's the connections DDR3 or PCI?

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I'm not sure I understand your question, but the memory is DDR3 and it has several slots available:
1 - PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot
1 - PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot
2 - PCI Express x1 slots
2 - PCI Slots

Question 5

hdmi output for video?

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Yes, it has hdmi output. It is feeding the 24' Acer flatscreen monitor I am writing this supply in. Handles HD very well, even on my three monitor rig.

Question 6

Is I5 3570K CPU compatible with this MB?

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According to MSI it supports LGA 1155 processors of which that is one, and it should work.  If you have any doubts or other questions, I suggest calling MSI whose phone number is on the NewEgg page for this product.

Question 7

will intel i7 4770 k work on this?

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No, the i7 4770k architecture is Haswell (LGA1150 pin). This motherboard supports LGA1155 pin, which I'm using in conjunction with a Sandy Bridge-E based processor (an i7-3930K). This mobo will only support Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge based processors. You want one that is for Haswell (LGA1150.)

Question 8

is this compatible to intel i7 4770 k?

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BEWARE DO NOT BUY MSI. I had a problem with a faulty board they will not back there product and charge x2 the amount t replace with used one company never responded to complaints maid to BBB and others this is the second and last time for me Buyer Beware......

Question 9

Will this motherboard work with a 1st generation intel i7 2600 processor?

Accepted Answer

BEWARE DO NOT BUY MSI. I had a problem with a faulty board they will not back there product and charge x2 the amount t replace with used one company never responded to complaints maid to BBB and others this is the second and last time for me Buyer Beware......

Question 10

which chipset is on the motherboard?

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As the model name of motherboard suggests, it is a Z77 chipset.
Please google it for specs.

MILITARY CLASS III COMPONENT DESIGN MSI motherboard maintains a commitment to product stability and reliability with Military Class III components. These include: DrMOS II: next-generation DrMOS with integrated Double Thermal Protection to maximize the lifespan of components. Hi-C CAP: Tantalum core capacitors with high thermal stability and ultra-low ESR. Super Ferrite Choke (SFC): 10% higher power efficiency, and 30% higher current output than traditional choke design. Solid CAP: non-volatile capacitor design with over 10 years lifespan under full load. All Military Class III components have passed MIL-STD-810G certification, making MSI's Military Class III components synonymous with premium quality and ultimate stability.

OC GENIE II - ONE SECOND OVERCLOCK OC Genie II provides an instant performance boost, optimizing CPU, memory, integrated graphics, and storage device performance when enabled. Benefits of OC Genie include: Overclock in one second* Up to 36% boost in 3D gaming performance* Simple and easy–No need for complex BIOS setting and extra equipment *Some features may vary according to the CPU and MB configuration.

CLICKBIOS II - GRAPHICAL UEFI INTERFACE MSI's ClickBIOS II provides an intuitive user interface within the UEFI BIOS and Windows, providing the most convenient way for users to control hardware settings and monitor system performance. Benefits of ClickBIOS II include: Graphical User Interface with mouse and touchscreen support Full system control (including overclocking, security, and system information/monitoring) Fast system boot times with M-Flash BIOS update utility, and more

PCI EXPRESS GEN 3 With ultra-high 32GB/s transfer bandwidth, PCI Express Gen 3 provides a 2X faster transfer rate than the previous generation, this delivers amazing capabilities for true next generation extreme gaming. Benefits: 2X bandwidth Increased efficiency and compatibility Extreme performance for current and next gen PCI Express cards

Brand	MSI
Model	Z77A-G41

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1155
CPU Type	Celeron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 2nd gen (LGA 1155) / Intel Core 3rd Gen (LGA 1155) / Xeon (LGA1155)

Number of Memory Slots	4x240pin
Memory Standard	DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866(OC)/2133(OC), 2200/2400/2667/2800MHz(OC, 22nm CPU required)
Maximum Memory Supported	32GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel

Serial ATA (SATA)	2 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA RAID	0/1/5/10

MSI Z77A-G41 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

MILITARY CLASS III COMPONENT DESIGN

OC GENIE II - ONE SECOND OVERCLOCK

CLICKBIOS II - GRAPHICAL UEFI INTERFACE

PCI EXPRESS GEN 3

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PCI Express 3.0 x16	1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express 2.0 x16	1 @x4
PCI Express x1	2 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots	2 x PCI Slots

Back I/O Ports	1 x HDMI / 2 x PS/2 / 2 x USB 3.0 / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2	2
Video Ports	D-Sub
HDMI	1 x HDMI
USB 3.0	2 x USB 3.0
USB 1.1/2.0	4 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports	3 Ports

Onboard USB	2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors	ATX 24-Pin power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector CPU x 1 / System x 4 FAN connectors 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Serial port connector 1 x Parallel port connector 1 x TPM Module connector 1 x Front Panel Audio connector 1 x Front Panel connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x Voice Genie connector (optional) 1 x MultiConnect Panel connector (optional)

Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels	8 Channels

Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset	Realtek 8111E
Max LAN Speed	1Gbps

Physical Spec
Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions (W x L)	12" x 8.5"
Power Pin	24 Pin

Item#: N82E16813130653