MSI has a new motherboard in his Big Bang series released. The Big Bang XPower II, which is built around the X79 chipset, is the new flagship from MSI. The board is optimized for overclocking cpu and gpu.
The system board can be up to eight ddr3-2400 modules accommodate a maximum of 128GB. The Big Bang XPower II has four pci-e 3.0 x16-ports and three pci-e interfaces of the second generation. According to the Taiwanese company’s quad-SLI or – Crossfire possible. The Sandy Bridge E processor is powered by a 22-phase pwm-controlled power supply with a maximum output of 770W. The board has power supply also two achtpinskabels necessary, in addition to a standard 24-pin connector. For an optimal power supply to the pci-express slots can have a 6-pinsstroomconnector to be plugged in.
Furthermore, there are six usb 3.0 ports available, of which there are two on the motherboard are placed next to ten usb 2.0 versions, of which four are installed internally. There are six sata600 ports, of which four pieces Asmedia 1061-versions relate to, and two by the Intel chipset. In addition, there are four sata300 ports.
MSi shields agree that the system board is equipped with components that the company is the collective term Military Class III. These include DrMOS II, Super Ferrite Chokes, Hi-c CAP and Solid CAP. The price will be around 300 euros.
