Good observation! I was also personally not very impressed with it. I recommend going for the CybertronPC Patriot instead. It's extremely highly rated among users (see http://www.consumerrunner.com/top-10-best-desktops... for example...)
The last paragraph of "MSI Z97A Gaming 6 Overview" on page 1 as well as the last section of page 1 "BIOS and Software" mention it.
It is a little ambiguous whether it is identical to previous iterations, or if only minor changes have been made, but Ian does say: "The conclusions are still the same..."
Yeah thats truely pathetic. USB3.0 dead dead D-E-A-D while 3.1 is vastly superior in all ways to that olde has-been. All the USB3.0 should have, at a minimum, been replaced with USB3.1 Type-A connectors.. For shame.. >:[
To be honest, at this price point, I'd recommend paying a bit extra to get the MSI Gaming 7. You get a better VRM (12 phase - 6 doubled), a lot better rear IO panel, and a few other features.
I just wish this thing shipped with an Intel LAN I218V or something similar. These Killer NICs I find tend to be more trouble than they are worth. None of them hold up a candle to Intel's server grade NICs either.
Of course, I personally prefer to get OC oriented boards like the Asrock OC Formula, Gigabyte SOC Force, or similar boards, but that's just me. To me, most of these "gaming"boards aren't too good.
We got a pretty good review on the ASUS TUF X99 a few days ago. Thanks AT, for this review too.
By the way, wouldn't it be better if AT do a review with at least 3 - 4 boards in the same price range so we can get a good comparison on their performances?
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hansmuff - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
I'm a little disappointed that the UEFI seemingly wasn't reviewed.hansmuff - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
And yes I see "take a look at our MSI Z97 Gaming 5 review or our MSI Z97 Guard Pro review for a more detailed analysis." Has nothing at all changed?Refuge - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
Not really sure what is confusing about."nothing new from our previous analysis"
Seems pretty clear cut and simple to me.
LoganPowell - Friday, November 27, 2015 - link
Good observation! I was also personally not very impressed with it. I recommend going for the CybertronPC Patriot instead. It's extremely highly rated among users (see http://www.consumerrunner.com/top-10-best-desktops... for example...)MrCommunistGen - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
The last paragraph of "MSI Z97A Gaming 6 Overview" on page 1 as well as the last section of page 1 "BIOS and Software" mention it.It is a little ambiguous whether it is identical to previous iterations, or if only minor changes have been made, but Ian does say: "The conclusions are still the same..."
Shadowmaster625 - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
One USB 3.1 port? ONE? HAAHHAHA. It looks so stupid sitting in that row all by itself. What are these guys thinking?thudo - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
Yeah thats truely pathetic. USB3.0 dead dead D-E-A-D while 3.1 is vastly superior in all ways to that olde has-been. All the USB3.0 should have, at a minimum, been replaced with USB3.1 Type-A connectors.. For shame.. >:[tabascosauz - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
HahahahahahOr maybe there isn't space on the board for that many third party controllers? Hmmm?
CrazyElf - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
To be honest, at this price point, I'd recommend paying a bit extra to get the MSI Gaming 7. You get a better VRM (12 phase - 6 doubled), a lot better rear IO panel, and a few other features.I just wish this thing shipped with an Intel LAN I218V or something similar. These Killer NICs I find tend to be more trouble than they are worth. None of them hold up a candle to Intel's server grade NICs either.
Of course, I personally prefer to get OC oriented boards like the Asrock OC Formula, Gigabyte SOC Force, or similar boards, but that's just me. To me, most of these "gaming"boards aren't too good.
DigitalFreak - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
At this point I'd wait for Skylake.ct909 - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
MSI are already publishing teaser images of their upcoming Z170A (Skylake ChipSet) Gaming MB, on their Facebook page:www.facebook.com/MSIHQFANCLUB/photos/a.190232534331918.41259.123693947652444/964188970269600
wintermute000 - Saturday, July 25, 2015 - link
pretty much... not sure why reviewing Z97 boards now!?!?!DanNeely - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
The ASM 1142 controller supports two USB 3.1 ports; I'm baffled at the decision to only offer one.http://www.asmedia.com.tw/eng/e_show_products.php?...
sonny73n - Friday, July 24, 2015 - link
We got a pretty good review on the ASUS TUF X99 a few days ago. Thanks AT, for this review too.By the way, wouldn't it be better if AT do a review with at least 3 - 4 boards in the same price range so we can get a good comparison on their performances?