MSI Z77A-GD80

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,...

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. ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...