MSI Z87M Gaming

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

0
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Great Software Package.
Easy Overclocking.
Multiple Graphics Card Support.

Cons:

Graphics Cards Slots are a bit close together.

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Last revision on December 3, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Great Software Package
Easy Overclocking
Multiple Graphics Card Support
Aesthetically Pleasing

Reviewers Didn't Like

Graphics Cards Slots are a bit close together

Expert reviews and ratings

100

The MSI Z87M GAMING packs quite a punch for such a small Form Factor. Almost all of the options from its bigger brother ( MSI Z87 GD-65 GAMING ) are here, mighty impressive for a MATX board. The motherboard came well packaged in a MSI Gaming Dragon box,...

By pcGameware UK on May 20, 2014

100

So, now that we have seen what this board is capable of, is it going to be worth its £105 price tag? Does it offer a superior gaming experience over the other boards available? Can it out-perform those board that command a higher price tag? Well, let's...

By Play3r on March 06, 2014

An excellent micro-ATX gaming motherboard that packs a host of features into a gorgeous...

By Kitguru.net on November 29, 2013

100

Naming conventions are largely a matter of marketing. PCs used to, and in the large high-street chains still do, belong to the category of home office/good for homework options and the infinitely more expensive "gaming" system. If your PC was good...

By Overclock3D on November 29, 2013

The MSI Z87M Gaming expands upon MSI's Gamer builds making full featured small form factor gaming a reality for hardcore enthusiasts....

By bjorn3d.com on November 26, 2013

At the price of $159.99 the MSI Z87M Gaming Edition Motherboard is both aesthetically pleasing and a rock solid...

By Pureoverclock on November 01, 2013

MSI is playing hard ball with their Gaming series boards. Great looks, aesthetics, plus great component choice all bundled on a pro looking black PCB. That a micro ATX can stand its ground has been proven on the previous pages. Best of all MSI keeps...

By MadShrimps on April 07, 2014

Don't let the looks of this relatively small MSI Z87M Gaming motherboard fool you, this is enthusiast grade hardware with the usage of very high-grade class components. The boards not only looks sturdy, it really is a solid piece of hardware. The...

By Guru of 3D on February 04, 2014

Having seen what the MSI Z87-GD65 can do as far a performance and usability go, it's good to see that the apple does not fall far from the tree when shrinking the form factor down. If you had to choose based solely on performance in a blind "taste test",...

By Overclockers Club on January 20, 2014

MSI is one of the larger motherboard manufacturers on the planet. Like its competition, MSI has diversified its offerings to cater to a wide variety of price points and customers. The gaming crowd is known for being particularly fickle with needs that...

By HardOCP on January 06, 2014

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