Conclusion
Performance
The MSI A88X G45 Gaming is feature-rich in hardware and software aspects, an all-around board not just for gamers but also for overclockers. The sound experience coming from the MSI’s Audio Boost is above average but don’t expect it to be superb like an external dedicated sound card. The Killer LAN’s E2205 Gigabit controller did provide a slight boost in game traffic but is barely noticeable; hey it’s better than nothing right? The board has great overclocking potential, smashing the previous world record and validating a 6137.91 MHz clock speed with an AMD A10-7850K processor. (Read full article http://www.back2gaming.com/news/msi-a88x-g45-gaming-clocks-past-6-ghz-with-amd-a10-7850k/)
Build quality
The board is pretty much solid from Military Class 4 components to triple gold-plated audio jacks. Again the Military Class 4 components did live up to its name and delivered excellent overclocking results even under such extreme stress test conditions. The board’s PCB matte black finish is the cream of the crop. It took the board into a whole new level of sexiness. The existence of 4 differentvideo connectors provides users a variety of choice to use upon depending on their monitor’s display connectors. The clear cmos button’s location is a major upset. Instead of being situated along with the I/O ports, it’s furthered out into the lower right end corner of the board. Users who are in need of its service will go through the troublesome of opening the side panel of their case just to press it. Anyway the addition of post leds to the boards makes up for it and is definitely a thumbs up.
Value
The MSI A88X G45 motherboard retails for 6,950 pesos while it’s younger brother, the MSI A88XM retails for 6,450 pesos making them the priciest FM2+ gaming motherboards in the local market.
MSI really did a splendid job in delivering such high-end motherboard for the mainstream platform. This motherboard offers heaps of features, a great NIC, great audio, nice looks and very good tweak ability. Functionality wise, well you pretty much get the best of worlds, in terms of gaming and overclocking. The ATX and mATX form factor provides enthusiast options for their build.
The sad reality is that this high end built motherboard goes along with an entry level processor. Yes, it pushes the processor beyond its limits and does bring out the best of it but the gap isn’t just that big to actually put it on top of the hill. The lack of raw processor power holds this motherboard back.
MSI continuously innovates the GAMING series by keeping a close ear to the gaming community, through professional advice and suggestions from eSports teams, hardcore gamers and video game developers, going all out to tailor the best motherboards for gamers.
9 Comments
Brawn is <3
Mark Allen Tablante yan ung sinasabe ko sayo bro.
Can I get the BF4 code?
Performance weighed down by processor. Good OC performance, decked-out full ATX feature set, nice fat bundle with free game. Pretty accessible pricing.
^That would be how I would score it.
A good enough board with freebies on the side.
mag itx build ako Ryan 😀
ahh kailan mo sisimulan
boom vanness! lupet nung pagkakasalansang sa Inside the box! 😀 hehehe
Looks like a very promising AMD gaming board. Medio steep lang ng onti yung price vs sa mobo na gusto ko din. Sana babaan nila.