Awesome Motherboard

Author's Rating:

Pros: Quality build, good feature packed layout, 3 year warranty

Cons: Only has 4 sata ports, lack of digital code display for errors.

The Bottom Line: 
The price has dropped since I bought mine but I would recommend it. This mb has been very stable for me.

Author's Review
I highly recommend this mb is you're looking for a socket 775 with nvidia 650i chipset. It has a good bios layout with many features including the heatpipe over the nb, sb and mosfets. The socket is relatively clear allowing you to mount a large hsf. I mounted an enzotech ultra-x and it clears everthing including the memory. I wish that msi included the digital code readout on the mb instead of the d-bracket which consists of 4 lights that are mounted in an expansion slot in the rear. If you want to see the code you have to look at the back panel of your case which isn't convenient. MSI includes an optional fan for the nb is you desire to mount it. They also include round ide and floppy cables. This board has been very stable for me and I've got an e6400 @ 2.7 at the moment. My biggest gripe, if you call it that, is that it only has 4 native sata ports on the mb. I had to add a siig pci-e sata controller card to gain more ports. I also like the fact that msi tech support will return your emails promptly even on the weekends. I wouldn't hessitate to buy another msi mb.