When paired with the directly-competing Core i9-7900X, the new motherboards slightly outperform the old X99 platform across 3DMark and PCMark. Although it's far less-expensive, the Core i7-7800X can't stand up to the might of a 10-core CPU in 3DMark's Physics test.

Fewer shared resources; Supports 3-way SLI on 28-lane CPUs; Good memory overclocking; High-end 802.11AC controller in addition to Gigabit Ethernet; Moderate price

Mediocre CPU Overclocking; Poor efficiency; Reduced resource sharing is due to reduced feature set

MSI is once again building on the strong foundation they have set and introduced ever since a year or three ago. That means they will offer a feature-rich and well-designed motherboard. There is little you would disagree on when looking at this puppy.

I bought this board because it was what they had in stock. After it arrived I found the board exceeded my expectations and was better than the board I thought I wanted. The layout of available lanes is perfect for my devices. This is the research I would suggest doing before you buy.

As we enter the Summer months, the heat is rising and we're referring to the CPU/motherboard market. Today marks the release of Intel's new Core X-Series processors and the introduction of a brand new socket/chipset – LGA2066 – X299.

+ Desirable neutral theme; + Features interchangeable heatsink covers; + RGB customisation & headers; + Excellent performance; + Good overclocking features; + Comes with 802.11ac WiFi; + Arrives with USB 3.1 front header; + U.2; M.2 and SATA storage; + M.2 feature thermal shields; + Uses...

The MSI X299 Gaming Pro Carbon is not at the high-end when compared to what else MSI has in store for us, the Gaming M7 costs more, which means MSI will release a slew of higher-end motherboards for future processors.

Uniquely Customizable; Intel LAN and Wireless AC; Solid Quality; OC Features

Hard to Remove Panels; No 4-Way SLI

Good MB, all necessary sockets and add-on's, nice overclocking features

Amazing motherboard

In the fast paced world of computer hardware it can be difficult to keep track of things. In this year alone, 2017, there have been three major Intel processor launches, two from AMD and countless numbers of motherboards.

Black Color Scheme Oversized VRM Heatsink Excellent UEFI Menus Flexible PCI Express Layout 3-Way SLI Support DDR4 Performance Dual Onboard M.2 Shield(s) Clean Audio EMI Shielding LED Strip Header 3D Printing Support Carbon Fiber Everywhere

Almost too black Red sockets on I/O shield seem out of place No thermal connection between VRM and chipset heatsinks

In the fast paced world of computer hardware it can be difficult to keep track of things. In this year alone, 2017, there have been three major Intel processor launches, two from AMD and countless numbers of motherboards.

Black Color Scheme; Oversized VRM Heatsink; Excellent UEFI Menus; Flexible PCI Express Layout; 3-Way SLI Support; DDR4 Performance; Dual Onboard M.2 Shield(s; Clean Audio; EMI Shielding; LED Strip Header; 3D Printing Support; Carbon Fiber Everywhere

Almost too black; Red sockets on I/O shield seem out of place; No thermal connection between VRM and chipset heatsinks

I have always used Intel System boards. I was surprised as to how easy it was to install and modify features of this board..