Reviewers Liked
- Solid performance
- Good power draw on Kaby Lake
- Overclocking performance
- UEFI BIOS design and usability
Reviewers Didn't Like
- A touch pricey
- M.2 compatibility needs improving
- Lack of RGB LED configuration via UEFI
MSI X299 Gaming M7 ACK
The M7 ACK is a solid all-around motherboard. It performs well in almost all of our benchmarks, and overclocks like a trouper. Couple that with its slick aesthetic and commendable expandability, and it’s well worth investing in if you’re looking to jump on to Intel’s new platform.
-- As reviewed by PC Gamer
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