MSI Z170A XPower Gaming Titanium Edition Review

1. Introduction2. MSI Z170A XPower Gaming Titanium Edition: Packaging and Bundle3. MSI Z170A XPower Gaming Titanium Edition: Board Layout and Features4. MSI Z170 UEFI5. MSI Z170 GAMING Software6. Testing Methodology7. Tests: System-related8. Tests: Processor-related9. Tests: Gaming-related10. Tests: Motherboard-related11. Overclocking: Frequencies12. Overclocking: Performance13. Technical: Power Consumption14. Closing Thoughts15. View All Pages

Metro: Last Light

We used a 1920 x 1080 resolution and the Metro: Last Light built-in benchmark set to ‘Very High’ quality to offer an intense challenge for the hardware.

Grand Theft Auto V

We apply very near maximum settings in Grand Theft Auto V and a 1920×1080 resolution to push today’s hardware. Our data was recorded using the built-in benchmark.

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor

We used a 1920×1080 resolution and the Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor built-in benchmark set to ‘Ultra’ quality.

Tomb Raider

We used a 1920×1080 resolution and the Tomb Raider built-in benchmark set to maximum quality, with TressFX disabled.

MSI's Z170A XPower Gaming Titanium Edition is a good motherboard for gaming performance. We don't see any noteworthy performance deficits with repetition.

As has been the case with most motherboards based on Intel's recent chipsets, MSI's board can hold its own as far as frame rates are concerned but it is unlikely to net any meaningful performance boost over competing Z170 parts.

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