Editors Liked
- In addition to Thunderbolt there are lots of USB 3.0 and SATA ports along with easy and stable overclocking
Editors Didn't Like
- May seem completely overpriced if you don't have a Thunderbolt drive to use
MSI Z77A-GD80
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By Kitguru.net
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If you are in the market for a new, competitively priced gaming system then today’s review will be of particular interest.We are taking a look at the new MSI Z77A-GD80 motherboard due for release in July and the R7770 Power Edition graphics card...
By tbreak.ae
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As we can clearly see, the performance numbers remain within expectations as both Z77 boards throw out very similar performance numbers. The difference of $100 between the Z77A-GD55 and Z77A-GD80 comes from the third extra PCIe Gen 3.0 slot, two extra...
By VR-Zone
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We evaluate two new flagship Z77 motherboards targeting different price points - ASUS's P8Z77-V Premium billed as a feature packed, four-way GPU capable workhorse while MSI opted for a more understated approach with their Z77A-GD80. Both of them feature...
By PCPer
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When I’m not reviewing the occasional device, my main position at PC Perspective is in Video Production. That being said, video work is probably one of the biggest current markets for Thunderbolt technology. Between Thunderbolt video capture devices,...
By Tom's Hardware
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Expanded graphics card support, enhanced on-board features that include Thunderbolt on some models, and more-robust voltage control are all good reasons to consider paying a little extra for a higher-end motherboard. Today we examine five top choices. ...
By Real World Labs
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While we focused heavily on the Thunderbolt aspect of this motherboard during the review the MSI Z77A-GD80 is not limited by this technology. Instead the Z77A-GD80 is an extremely versatile motherboard that includes enthusiast grade features such as...
By uk.hardware.info
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In April we published a round-up of 20 motherboards with Z77 chipsets compatible with the new Intel Ivy Bridge processors. Those CPUs weren't available yet at the time so we had to do the tests with the previous generation Sandy Bridge processors....
By uk.hardware.info
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The MSI Z77A-GD80 is really nothing more than a GD65 with a Thunderbolt chip. That Thunderbolt chip works fine, although we have only been able to test it in combination with a Western Digital Thunderbolt hard drive. It's nice that the modern interface...
By VR-Zone
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Since its introduction early last year, Thunderbolt, co-developed by Apple and Intel, has experienced a relatively slow adoption rate, with the technology formerly known...
By Guru of 3D
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Recently MSI released the GD65 version of their Z77A motherboard. We already reviewed it and it is a top notch product. Of course MSI also had something else under their sleeves, they always release a GD80 version which is more high end. And...
By Chip.de
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Das Z77A-GD80 ist das beste MSI-Mainboard mit 1155-Sockel im Test. Es bietet vier SATA-6-GB/s Anschlüsse, zwei USB-3.0-Ports an der Rückseite, drei PCI-express-Steckplätze für CrossFireX und 3-Way-SLI-Konfigurationen und sogar einen...
By chip.com.my
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The MSI Z77A-GD80 may not be the most feature-packed motherboard out there, but what it lacks in features it makes up for it in terms of reliability. The Thunderbolt port is a great feature that is great for the time comes when Thunderbolt accessories...
By overclockingstation.de
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In den letzten Monaten überschlagen sich die Entwicklungen bei den Prozessoren fast, dies benötigt weiterentwickelte Technologien im Bereich der Chipsätze und der Mainboards. Um die Ressourcen der Neuentwicklungen auszuschöpfen und eine absolute...
By Hispazone
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Esta colección de placas por formato creo que nos da una buena idea de los modelos más destacables de los principales fabricantes en cuanto al chipset Z77 se refiere. Ahora es el momento difícil porque debo elegir de cada formato la placa que creo...
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