MSI Big Bang Z77 MPower
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Launch SRP S$339

MSI Big Bang Z77 MPower


8/10
Overall rating 8/10

From its Big Bang series, the MSI Z77 MPower motherboard is OC Certified by the company to operate in its overclocked state under extreme conditions.

Performance:
8.5
Features:
8.5
Value:
6.5
THE GOOD
Excellent non-OC performance
OC Certified by MSI
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
6 x rear USB 3.0 ports
THE BAD
Rather expensive
OC performance didn't impress
No support for Thunderbolt

Product Specification

Processor Support and Chipset Type
  • Supports Intel Socket 1155 for 3rd/2nd Generation Processors
  • Supports Intel 22 nm CPU Supports Intel 32 nm CPU
  • Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Intel Z77 Chipset
Memory
  • Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology
  • 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM slots
  • Supports Intel XMP
  • Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB
Storage
  • Intel Z77 chipset :
  • 2 x SATA 6Gbps ports; 4 x SATA 6Gbps ports
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology
Audio Integrated HD audio codec by Realtek ALC 898
Video
  • Multi-VGA output support : DisplayPort/HDMI port
  • Supports DisplayPortwith max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Supports HDMI with max. resolution 2560 x 1600
  • Supports dual-display function
Networking
  • Realtek 8111E, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Bluetooth V3.0+HS
FireWire (IEEE 1394) N.A.
Rear I/O
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button
  • 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF-out port
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF-out port
  • 2 x USB 2.0 ports
  • 6 x USB 3.0 ports
  • 1 x RJ45 LAN jack
  • 1 x 6-in-1 audio jack
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 1 x DisplayPort
Internal Connectors
  • 3 x USB 2.0 connectors
  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector
  • 1 x Multi BIOS Switch
  • 1 x TPM Module connector
  • 1 x Front Panel connector
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio connector
  • 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
  • 1 x Debug LED panel
  • 1 x Voice Genie connector (optional)
  • 1 x MultiConnect Panel connector (optional)
  • 1 x V-Check Points Set
  • 1 x Power button
  • 1 x OC Genie button
  • 1 x Reset button
  • 1 x GO2BIOS button
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • CPU x 1 / System x 4 FAN connectors
Expansion Slots
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16
  • 4 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 30.5 x 24.5cm