Testseek.co.uk have collected 91 expert reviews of the MSI Z170A Gaming M7 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for MSI Z170A Gaming M7.
August 2015
(88%)
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The editors liked
Stunning aesthetics
Decent number of accessories included
Excellent performance
Advanced onboard features around board
Additional features like DDR4 Boost
M.2 Twin Turbo
Easy to use and attractive BIOS
Premium feel and aesthetics
Well-equipped storage options
Brimming with extra features
High quality audio
Feature packed
Game Boost is a great concept
Multiple M.2 ports for ultra high-speed storage
High quality components
Two PCI-E M.2 slots
Good looking aesthetics
Feature loaded
Red and black systems would look great with this as the base
Fantastic feature set
Looks like a quality item
Great all
Round performance
Smart design decisions for motherboard layout
Superb PCIe lane distribution allowing for flexible storage configurations alongside highend gaming hardware (GPUs)
Onboard buttons and debug LEDs are nice additions
Good variety of included software which
The editors didn't like
Bordering on pricey
The Z170A Gaming M5 is compelling
Premium price
Red is becoming played out
“The MSI Z170A Gaming M7 offers one of the best Z170 experiences
Combining great performance with great looks and an absolutely huge and innovative feature set.”
MSI Z170A GAMING M7 (LGA 1151) Motherboard Revie
Quite expensive
Outperformed by a cheaper alternative motherboard (ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming)
Difficult to fully justify the price
Auto
Overclocking feature is a definite dud
Level of voltage drop when overclocking is disappointing
MSI Command Center software can have a negative impact on benchmark performance.
Excellent performance, High quality audio, Feature packed, Game Boost is a great concept, Multiple M.2 ports for ultra high-speed storage,
Premium price, Red is becoming played out, “The MSI Z170A Gaming M7 offers one of the best Z170 experiences, combining great performance with great looks and an absolutely huge and innovative feature set.”, MSI Z170A GAMING M7 (LGA 1151) Motherboard Revie
PricingThe MSI Z170A Gaming M7 has an MSRP in the UK of £179.99. For launch day, MSI have partnered up with Coolermaster to offer very limited stock of the Nepton 120XL AIO cooler. This is an extremely limited offer and can save you up to £70 if you do no...
Published: 2018-04-02, Author: Bình , review by: topnewreview.com
Abstract: There's a strange assumption among motherboard makers that red and black is the colour scheme of choice for PC gamers. Not only is it used on the majority of Z170 motherboards, but it's also seen on many cases and even gamingfocused displays. Assuming you...
Improved ClickBIOS, Full of nextgen interface goodness, Probably more PCIE lanes than you'll ever need, Onboard power, reset, and overclocking…plus POST code display
— What's with that silly I/O port shroud?, — Some separate, singlefunction utilities should be built into Command Center
The MSI Z170A Gaming M7 is a solid, high-end gaming motherboard that effectively leverages the new features of Intel's Z170A chipset without going overboard on “tack-on” features. Probably the only thing that struck me as silly was the rather flimsy alumi...
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Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Steven , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: Intel unveiled its Skylake architecture two months ago with the top Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K chips. Today, a locked and lower clocked version of the 6700K, the 6700 is also available, as are the Core i5-6600, 6500 and 6400. As of writing, we are al...
The MSI Z170A Gaming M7 is nothing short of an excellent motherboard that has value going for it as well. It is not a "kitchen sink" motherboard, and honestly we tend to like that sort of design a bit better as it drives cost down, but not engineering and...
Dual Card SLI Support, Extra space between video card slots, SATA Express, Dual M.2 Slots, Triple Monitor Onboard Video, Lighted Ethernet Keystone, Excellent Overclocking, Onboard Game Boost, USB 3.1 Type C
Difficult to see what Game Boost is setting or the target it will attain, Very Few I/O based USB ports (all via headers)
“Gaming” or “Game Ready” is a common buzzword in hardware marketing as a way to help define what that particular bit of hardware is designed to do. When it comes to motherboards this would normally indicate an upgraded audio solution followed by some fanc...
Having already worked with the Z170A Gaming M7 during the Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake review, I had a good idea about the levels of performance to expect from MSI's motherboard. After going through the testing process with the MSI Z170A GAMING M7 as my ma...
Published: 2015-09-21, Author: Ian , review by: anandtech.com
Of the motherboards we received for review before the launch of Skylake, we had a reasonable mix of the regular price bands, from $160 to $250, and even up at the top for $500. These more mid-range price bands are typically where most motherboard manufact...
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Published: 2015-08-25, Author: Paul , review by: hitechlegion.com
Sleek Design, Military Class 5 with Titanium Capacitors, 4K Support, USB 3.1, 7.1 Channel Audio, Solid Performance, MSI Control Center Center, HDMI and Display Port, Dual BIOS, Gaming Control via Hardware/Software
For the Price it needs WiFi, BIOS still needs a Tweak or Two, Single LAN
Before starting on the motherboard, I need to talk a little about the Z170 chipset and what differences it has, compared to the prior generations. Most noticeable is the DDR4 compatibility up to 4133 MHz with OC but other changes were made as well. There...
