MSI A75MA-G55 not only the fastest in the latest world standard benchmark 3DMark 11, but it also broke the world records for 3DMark 06. The MSI A75MA-G55 thanks its recordbreaking performance to the use of the most stable components found in Military Class II, versatile Click BIOS UEFI interface and excellent mainboard design.

Earlier last week Intel released the Z68 chipset, and for good reason. In the first wave of all Sandy bridge related goodness, Intel, for the consumer market, allowed two primary chipsets in the mainstream and performance segment, H67 and P67. H67 is directed at mainstream, does not allow any overclocking yet comes with monitor output support like HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort. P67 on the other end is performance and enthusiast tweaking oriented, in combo with a K series processor like the Core i7 2600K we'll be using today you can do some seriously crazy stuff, like overclocking on air close to 5 GHz. But here you do not get the option for monitor outputs.

So something was clearly missing, and today Intel is going to close that gap with the Z68 chipset. A chipset that has the full feature set of BOTH the H67 and P67 chipsets, and then it also has a little surprise in store.

Marketing is always full of semantics. Companies love to proclaim their card as the 'Fastest in the World'. Sometimes that's true only because there is more than one GPU on the board. So the HD6990 is the Fastest Graphics Card in the World, but not the fastest single GPU.

For those of us in the know, we always respect being able to do the most with the least, which is why the GTX580, the "Fastest Single GPU in the World" always makes us smile and drool, in equal quantities. Anyone can be super-fast with a multi-card setup. To have crushing performance from a single chip, that's something special.

In case the standard GTX580 isn't quite enough for you though you might look to a pre-overclocked model. If you've been around OC3D for a little bit you know how highly we rate the Twin Frozr cooling solution from MSI and here we have a Twin Frozr equipped, pre-overclocked model in the form of the MSI GTX580 Lightning.

Seems like a perfect combination. Is it?

When the GeForce GTX 580 arrived, it extended NVIDIA's lead in the single-GPU graphics card market. Although the green team's own GTX 480 previously held the title of fastest single-GPU, its reign was temporary as the first generation Fermi card required some tweaks in order to unleash all 512 shader cores, reduce heat output and power consumption, and minimize noise levels. With these issues addressed in the GTX 580, NVIDIA continues to be a leader in single-GPU graphics performance. AMD's Radeon HD 6970 was initially targeted to take on the GTX 580 in the high end market, but it's obvious now that those expectations were unrealistic. Rather, it's more competitive with the GTX 570 and the dual-GPU powered Antilles (Radeon HD 6990) is AMD's real heavyweight contender.

Along computex preparations, vendors that are involved in OC Competitions are also working on their upcoming live finals.

We have been told today by MSI that they are working intensively on the APAC live finals preparation and event though all details can’t be released yet about this Asian live finals for qualification to the MOA 2011 WW Finals, we are today able to reveal you a few facts.

It's been a long time since we've had a look at a board from MSI, but the release of a new chipset from Intel seems like the perfect time to look at one. Today we'll be looking at the MSI Z68A-GD80 which is one of the two Z68 boards MSI are currently listing on their website.

Aside from the Z68A-GD80 we're looking at today, the only other one currently listed on the MSI website is the Z68MA-ED55 which is a mATX board. So if you're looking for something that's going to fill up your case, the chances are you'll be eyeing the bad boy we have with us today.

Due to the fact that we've already done an extended look into the MSI Z68A-GD80 in our MSI Z680A-GD80 Preview a few days back, we won't be going into any detail on the board or package as we've already covered that extensively. Instead we'll be getting straight into the BIOS to see how that looks before we cover overclocking and then of course the performance of the board in a large range of benchmarks.

Internationally renowned mainboard and graphics card manufacturer MSI officially announced its AMD AM3 mainboards and the corresponding BIOS versions with full compatibility with all AMD AM3+ multi-core processors. By upgrading the BIOS with a few simple steps, users can enjoy the powerful performance of AMD AM3+ multi-core processors without extra expenses. The brand new AMD AM3+ multi-core processors have more cores and larger L3 cache memory capacity. Also, the built-in 2^nd generation Turbo Core technology also boosts the performance of the new AMD AM3+ multi-core processors. Along with the latest 32nm process which significantly enhances the electrical specifications, AMD AM3+ multi-core processors will absolutely be the next-generation indicator of performance.

Here we have the newly released MSI P67A-GD80 motherboard
It’s aimed at the hardcore gamers and power users and comes with Premium functions

Intel's Sandy Bridge platform got off to a strong start at the 2011 CES earlier this year before an issue with the P67 chipset sidelined motherboard production for several weeks. The chipset design error wasn't catastrophic by any means and likely wouldn't cause any issues for years to come, but it certainly needed to be corrected regardless. Board manufacturers worked with Intel to replace "bad" boards with those featuring the revised B3 chipset and business is pretty much back to normal at this point.

With two of our staff members now benching on Sandy Bridge platforms, you can be assured that we will continue to bring you the latest Socket 1155 motherboard reviews as new products roll off the assembly lines. That is exactly what we are doing today as we take a look at MSI's P67A-GD80 motherboard which is scheduled to hit the market next week.

With AMD’s new generation of CPUs still in the pipeline, all eyes in the enthusiast community are on Intel. Their newest generation of CPUs, codenamed Sandy Bridge, promise unparalleled performance. Of course, an awesome CPU needs an equally awesome motherboard to go with it. Enter MSI. They’re determined to take the lead with this generation of CPUs, and toward that end they’ve sent us their flagship P67 board, the P67A-GD80. Make no mistake, this board is aimed squarely at the performance-hungry. With features like automatic overclocking, premium solid-state capacitors and enough I/O ports to choke a horse, this board is poised to take the market by storm. MSI’s swinging for the bleachers here, let’s see if they hit a Grand Slam or a foul ball.

We've recently trickled out previews of the upcoming motherboards based on the Intel P67 and H67 Express chipsets. There we were able to showcase the motherboards and list some of the features, but we couldn’t take a deep dive into the actual performance of the boards along with the BIOS. This was because the Sandy Bridge NDA hadn’t yet lifted, but now that we have that out of the way and everyone has read up on Intel's second generation Core architecture, we can at last reveal all about the new 6-series chipset based motherboards. So, this time around we won't just be taking a look at the motherboards, we will actually install them in our system and run all the models through our benchmarking testbed at both stock and overclocked settings.

In this roundup we are going to be examining three high-end motherboards all using the P67 Express chipset. The new P67 is an consumer based chipset that includes enthusiast grade features such as support for CrossFireX/SLI, Intel Extreme Tuning, SATA 6Gb/s and native RAID support. Of course these are only the standard options for the chipset as each of the boards in this roundup also include additional features that greatly exceed the stock specifications. Some of the enhancements include up to four USB 3.0 ports, improved cooling, the use of all high-end components and built-in overclocking tools.

The launch of the newv Intel Sandy Bridge platform has redefined what mainstream and performance computing is all about. Going forward, it is likely that all Intel CPUs will be on this platform for the next year or two and if you want to go the Intel route for the latest chipset, the Sandy Bridge+6 series chipset combination is the way to go.  The X58 and 6-core CPU platform still exists for the high-end market as it has more PCI Express lanes and higher memory bandwidth due to triple memory channels, but the Sandy Bridge+6 series chipset replaces the Clarkdale+P55 chipset and H55 chipsets.

Perhaps the biggest problem we saw with these motherboards was their price, both situated above $250, they were far from affordable. Add to that the serious price premium for DDR3 memory, and you ended up with a relatively affordable and fast Core i7 920 processor that nevertheless needed to run on an expensive platform.

Today DDR3 prices have dropped dramatically. It is now possible to purchase a 3GB triple-channel kit for as little as $50, or a 6GB kit that start at around $80. The recent drop in DDR3 pricing got us thinking about the affordability of the Core i7 platform, and we began to wonder just how cheap users could build one of these systems.

The Core i7 920 still remains the only sensible option, and at $280 it can overclock to speeds that far surpass those of the $1000 975 Extreme Edition version. Now all we need is an affordable LGA1366 motherboard that will allow us to squeeze a few more MHz out of the Core i7 processor.

MSI has quietly been preparing an army of Core i7 motherboards, now with five unique models on offer, we feel they may have what we're after. The X58 Pro-E is an interesting looking motherboard, priced at around $200 which is almost as low as X58-based motherboards will go.

The X58 Pro-E sits in the middle of the standard X58 Pro motherboard which is about $20 cheaper and the slightly more expensive X58 Platinum. Then there's the MSI X58 Eclipse which is priced more aggressively at $320 and is thus reserved for extreme users.

From where we sit, MSI doesn't seem to have skimped on any essential features with the X58 Pro-E, so let's take a closer look and see what this motherboard is all about.

Given the very limited capacity netbukov, the possibility of even a small dispersal will certainly be welcomed by experienced users to cheers. This was sympathetic company MSI, recently formally introduced a new version of BIOS for Wind U100, which allows for increased memory requirements for videouskoritelya up to 224 MB and increase the clock speed processor.
Note that the opportunity to disperse was laid in a trial beta at No. 1. 08, is now also available for download brought to mind the official version 1. 09. The new version corrected some mistakes earlier, including non-functioning keys Home, Page Down, Page Up and End, dead hand Fn Insert, as well as some problems with profiles Sleep and Hibernation.
After updating the BIOS, even without activation function disperse netbuka speed increases by about 5% compared with version 1. 08 (and even more compared with older versions). You can also increase the frequency of the processor Intel Atom by 8%, 15% or 24% (from 1600 MHz to 1984 MHz). Thus, the total increase could reach about 30%. Using an additional 2-GB memory Corsair ValueSelect RAM result in 3DMark 03 at 716 points, the dispersal of 24% has achieved 929 points. For BIOS version 1. 08 result in the staffing mode was 685 points, and in breaking up - 868 points.
Especially for owners netbukov MSI Wind source of step-by-step instructions for updating the BIOS and the subsequent dispersal of the computer. Immediately warned that in such cases there is always a risk of damage to the device and the entire responsibility for your actions rests entirely on you.

Description
The MSI U123 is equipped with Intel’s Atom N280 1.66GHz processor, a maximum 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, and 1.3MP webcam. It also features a 10.2-inch WSVGA display at a resolution of 1,024×600, Intel 945GSE+ICH7M chipset, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.
Other facilities provided by MSI along with its U123 include Ethernet, three USB 2.0 ports, voice input/output terminal, SDHC/memory stick card slot, D-Sub15 pin, and six or nine cell battery among others. Its dimensions are 7.1 x 10.2 x 1.2 inches it weighs only 2.6 pounds. The MSI U123 is very compact and can be varied in an A4-sized bag with ease. However, it do have relatively large keyboard and screen. MSI has give it a stylish look with sharper lines and vivid colors.

The star of the show and the product which got the most snaps by fellow media was MSI's upcoming U200 netbook. You may be familiar with MSI's U100 series of netbooks using Intel's famous low power Atom processor. The U200 netbook is based on Intel's Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) platform and we were lucky enough to get hands on with it.

(Click the above image for the large version)

A couple of months ago AMD released their initial AM3 CPUs, the 810 and 720. These processors were the first to use DDR3 on the AMD platform and while each was priced attractively they failed to live up to the performance of the DDR2 based Phenom 2 X4 940. Today AMD release the latest AM3 processor, the 955 Black Edition, the first to have a real chance of competing with the 940 in that all important enthusiast market. Combined with a high specification 790FX based motherboard and ATI GPU it creates what could be AMD’s most powerful system ever.

The all new Athlon II X2 processors have shown an immense improvement in both performance and overclocking potential from their previous generation. The entire chips' overclocking ability has benefited from the 45 nm architecture, and, with a very competitive price, the Athlon II X2 processors received the attention from overclockers everywhere as soon as they were released.

Sebuah ajang klasik untuk para overclocker - "MOA 2009" (Master Overclocking Arena) by MSI, mengundang semua overclocker dari 7 negara di Asia Tenggara (India+, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam ) untuk bertanding dalam BABAK PERTAMA, dimana para overcloctheletes (atlit overclocker) terhebat bertarung. Hanya 10 overcloctheletes yang akan tampil kembali di BABAK KEDUA. Setelah itu, hanya 3 overcloctheletes terbaik dari tiap wilayah yang bisa bertanding dengan para petarung kelas berat pada tahap final di Beijing Olympics Palace, China, 29 Agustus 2009.

Tema MOA 2009 adalah "IT Olympics". Pertandingan ini diawali dengan babak kualifikasi online regional yang akan diselenggarakan untuk Eropa, Asia, dan Amerika. Hanya mereka yang mampu melampaui BABAK PERTAMA (22 Juni sampai dengan 12 Juli) dianggap lolos ke BABAK KEDUA. Hati-hati, kompetisi ini berlangsung dengan cepat dan sengit. Eliminasi selalu mengancam dan hanya overcloctheletes terbaik yang dapat bertahan dan mengklaim gelar juara!

PHASE ONE has begun, overcloctheletes! Let the overclocking begin!!!

A number of affordable new systems are hitting the market, a rung or two above traditional netbooks, that offer some potent mixes of computing power, price, and portability. Those choices are being made possible by new hardware, in some cases. Already, we've taken a look at the Via Nano-powered Samsung NC20 and the Athlon Neo-equipped HP Pavilion dv2. Both are bigger and better than a netbook, and we've liked them both for different reasons.

Now comes another novel entry from MSI, the X-Slim X340, that features a sleek but familiar design and, yes, another new type of mobile CPU. Inside of the X340's svelte enclosure beats an Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500, a 1.4GHz single-core processor that serves as a distinctive step up from the Atom CPU inside of darn near every netbook on the market. Yet the X340's underlying hardware remains cheap enough that you can pick up this painfully stylish MacBook Air clone for a penny under 800 bucks, well shy of the cost of the real McCoy.

MSI has concocted an awfully potent formula, then. Does it deserve to detonate your credit card balance? Let's have a look.

(Courtesy of MSI)

The only game in town that supports Intel's i7 processors is still the X58 chipset and vendors have been coming up with creative ways to entice consumers to their latest and greatest versions that support this platform. While some lower and mid-range LGA 1366 boards are coming down in price, most companies like ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI are keeping their flagship mobos close to the $400 mark. These high-end motherboards are usually reserved for the most hardcore and wealthy enthusiasts out there who have the cash to drop on these feature-packed components.

Today we look at MSI's latest and greatest: the MSI Eclipse X58 motherboard.

Perhaps the biggest problem we saw with these motherboards was their price, both situated above $250, they were far from affordable. Add to that the serious price premium for DDR3 memory, and you ended up with a relatively affordable and fast Core i7 920 processor that nevertheless needed to run on an expensive platform.

Today DDR3 prices have dropped dramatically. It is now possible to purchase a 3GB triple-channel kit for as little as $50, or a 6GB kit that start at around $80. The recent drop in DDR3 pricing got us thinking about the affordability of the Core i7 platform, and we began to wonder just how cheap users could build one of these systems.

The Phenom II X4 810 that we have with us today is a Quad Core 2.6GHz CPU with dedicated L1 and L2 cahces of 4 x 128KB and 4 x 512KB for each core along with a shared L3 cache of 4MB. Using HyperTransport 3.0 that provides  21GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR3, you get 37GB/s of processor-to-system bandwidth. It requires an AM3 socket and DDR3 banks which the MSI motherboard happily provides.

MSI introduces two energy saving graphics cards in the N9800GT series: MSI N9800GT-MD512 and N9800GT-MD1G. These graphics cards are equipped with Hi-c CAP and All Solid Caps to ensure stability and a long lifespan. Next to that, the N9800GT series have Solid State Chokes (SSC) to avoid a buzz noise.

The MSI N9800GT-MD1G and N9800GT-MD512 features an advanced power control technology, which makes the graphics cards 25% more power efficient compared to reference designs. Furthermore, these graphics cards have an HDMI port to easily setup an HTPC.

MSI has officially announced a new member of its MSI Gaming Notebook series, a stylish anodized brushed aluminum GT627, featuring company’s proprietary Turbo Drive Overclock Engine and first within its lineup to pack the 1GB GPU memory NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS video card; it’s complete with a 15.4-inch widescreen display with 1680×1050 resolution, Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn Processor with Intel PM45 Express Chipset, 4GB of DDR2 800 RAM and 320GB of SATA storage spins at 7,200rpm.

The 15.4-inch LCD high-resolution display offers HD and gaming entertainment in a compact mobile platform. It supports an optional Blu-ray optical drive and has an onboard CUDA-enabled GPU and HD audio output to maximize gaming and HD visuals, while allowing user to configure for up to 5 power saver modes to further conserve battery consumption. When needed, the MSI can boost up to 15% of raw computing power with its proprietary Turbo Drive Engine, an instant overclock technology that requires unit to be connected via AC outlet.

Back not remowed. Not LN2 cooled. Simple stock cooling. Built-in memory.

It's really simple.

m Team Australia...

Get a msi wind notebook that has some preety nice overclocking abilities, a stick of ddr2 so-dimm and some ln2 and see what happens..

- pfffft

Setup:
MSI Wind U100 Netbook
Kingston 2GB DDR2 667Mhz SO-Dimm
Astra!

First to remove the back... Putting new thermal paste and leaving the back off with pedistal fan blowing onto mobo takes my temps from 45~ to 19 idle and 29 loaded.

NB @2500MHz

8-9-9-25 1T 1670MHz