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MSI Intel 1155 Z68 PCI Express 3.0 Motherboard Z68A-GD65G3

A Closer Look:

Hands down the greatest joy aside from using a new product is un-boxing it. I wanted to share the experience with you as best as I could. Here is the video:

The innovation this motherboard features is astounding. Pairing it with the OCZ Revo X2 and an Intel i5-2400k should result in some pretty amazing benchmarks. Before that let’s take a look at some close-ups on this board.

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As I stated in the video this is the first motherboard I have worked with featuring the USB 3.0 Internal headers. MSI was kind enough to include this PCI expansion slot so you can take full advantage, even if your case doesnt support internal USB 3.0 yet.

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If any of you have ever tried to hold two diodes of a multi-meter to the pins of a motherboard, you know it can be difficult. MSI has included not only a convenient location for this purpose, they have provided you with adapters for ease of use. This simple diagnostic function could limit hours of effort.

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Another feature included with the system enthusiast in mind, are these adapters for the on board pins for the power/reset grouping, speaker, and usb ports. Its a simple addition that will make your life easier.

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As mentioned in the video MSI pulled out all the stops. They have given you four SATA right angle cables in addition to the SLI adapter. I thought it was a little strange to include a separate book for software, I haven’t seen something like this for a motherboard before.

A closer Look:

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Taking A close look at the motherboard here you can really see the craftsmanship that went into the layout and design.  You can see the spacing on the 2 PCI express 3.0 slots near the Z68 chipset heat sink. Make special note of the on board power/reset buttons, not all over clocker’s keep their best board in a full case. this eliminates the potential need to jumper the power circuit yourself.

The military class II branding this board features isn’t just a recognizable line, it stands for the high standard of components used in the motherboard. Here’s the breakdown:

  • Hi-c CAP: 8X Lifespan than solid Capacitor!!
    Insisting on the best stability, MSI utilizes Hi-c CAPs on Military Class series.  Made of the rare element Tantalum, often used on space shuttles and satellites, which sustains very high temperatures and shows an amazingly high electrical conductivity.
  • SFC: SFC(Super Ferrite Choke).The super Ferrite Chokes use a Ferrite core that is Super-Permeable. Compare with traditional choke, the Super Ferrite Chokes run at a 35 degree Celsius lower temperature. The lower working temperature will enhance mainboard stability.
  • Solid Cap: 10 years long lifespan
    For providing the highest quality products, we built-in Solid CAP in the entire Military Class series. This not only makes bursting capacitors a non-issue but also ensures a dramatically extended lifetime and ultra-low ESR.
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