MSI Z270 XPower Gaming Titanium Motherboard Review
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Intel Z270 Test Platform
| Intel LGA 1151 Z270 Test Platform | ||
| Component | Brand / Model | Live Pricing |
| Processor | Intel i7-7700K | Click Here |
| Memory | Kingston 32GB DDR4 2666MHz | Click Here |
| CPU Cooler | Corsair H105 | Click Here |
| Video Card | eVGA GTX 970SC | Click Here |
| Hard Drive | Intel Pro 2500 180GB SSD | Click Here |
| M.2 Drive | Kingston HyperX Predator 240GB | Click Here |
| Power Supply | Corsair CX750M | Click Here |
| Operating System | Windows 10-Pro 64-Bit | Click Here |
The MSI Z270 XPower Gaming Titanium will be installed on an open air test bed, running a fresh install of Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. All patches, drivers and firmware will be updated to the latest versions, and a 24-hour burn-in test will be conducted prior to any testing.
All testing will be done in a temperature controlled room, which is maintained at 70F (21.1C). Whenever possible, testing will be done using integrated benchmarks to ensure consistency. If an integrated benchmark is not available, OCAT or FRAPS will be used to analyze the FPS. All benchmarks will be run multiple times, with the results averaged.