Not only does this board utilise Intel’s latest Z390 chipset, which offers compatibility with 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs, as well as the new 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K. We also see a pre-installed rear IO shield, substantial VRM power delivery for the CPU, SLI and CrossfireX support, M.2 NVMe storage and Audio Boost 4 sound output.
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Obvious changes from the previous-generation Z370 model include the MPG moniker, which stands for “MSI Performance Gaming,” a smaller RGB section on the I/O section’s top cover, and a lower M.2 drive cover that gets more integrated into the design, as opposed to the Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon’s standalone cover on the top M.2 slot.
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Like all the new Z390 motherboards we’ve reviewed so far the MEG comes with Intel’s own support for USB 3.1 Gen2 and build in Intel Wireless AC-9560. The wireless fun and games don’t stop there as the Z390 also supports the latest Bluetooth 5.0 for easy high-bandwidth connectivity.
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The MEG Z390 GODLIKE has so many features, and this intro is already getting long, so I’ll be brief here and let you dig into the juicy details further on. The MEG Z390 GODLIKE is MSI’s top dog, specifically designed to cater to enthusiasts who want it all, and the board features several extras targeted towards streamers. Basically, MSI took a look at the best enthusiast features and pumped them up to eleven.
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This E-ATX behemoth is extreme in every sense of the word. Intel reckons the top-dog Core i9-9900K is outfitted with a 95W TDP. Overclocking and overvolting it ought to easily double that figure. Even so, that shouldn’t bother the considerable 16-phase CPU power circuitry, with a further two thrown in for the memory rated at up to 4,600MHz.
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Although most manufacturers have a primary focus on X470 chipset motherboards, AMD has made it clear that the B350 chipset will be sticking around for a long time. The MSI B350M Gaming Pro aims to offer gamers a low-cost option on the smaller mATX form factor, without all the glitz and glamour of RGB LEDs and over zealous power delivery configurations.
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We’ve seen a steep increase in ‘gaming’ branded motherboards over the last half a decade and the one on our test bench today is at the forefront of the ‘gaming’ mantra. The MSI X470 Gaming Plus is a mid-range gaming themed motherboard which as it currently stands (at the time of writing) is the cheapest full-sized ATX X470 entry-level option at a cost of $120.
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The MSI B450 Tomahawk is actually a very impressive motherboard for a motherboard that comes in just under $100. It has a very color neutral aesthetic, which adds a lot of value in this price segment. The large VRM heat sink seems to be quite effective of trying to lower the VRM temperature while covering up part of the rear IO panel.
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The MSI B360 GAMING ARCTIC is a striking board that holds promise in its very name. MSI has a good track record for producing premium products at every price point, and I expect this B360 offering to be no different. So here is the question I’ve been driving towards: the B360 GAMING ARCTIC, just how “cool” is it?
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The MSI Z370-A Pro is an inexpensive motherboard from MSI’s ‘Pro’ series of boards. The Pro series boards are designed for content creators and professionals who can use the horsepower of the high-end Coffee-Lake CPUs and require reliability and performance.
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