MSI Big Bang-XPower II X79

MSI launched its newest Big Bang series motherboard, the XPower II. Named Big Bang-XPower II X79, this new motherboard it’s perfect for those who want power, quality and stability. Powered by the newest Intel’s X79 chipset, the XPower II supports Sandy Bridge E processors and features Military Class III components, which make this new model a very attractive offer for enthusiasts. MSI Big Bang-XPower II X79 board also has a SuperPipe-enhanced passive cooling system, eight DDR3-2400 memory slots supporting up to 128 GB of RAM, PCIe ‘CeaseFire’ switches, V-check points, a Direct OC button, six SATA 6.0 Gbps and four SATA 3.0 Gbps ports, dual GigabitEthernet, Realtek ALC892 7.1-channel audio (backed by Creative’s Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 solution), six USB 3.0 ports (four on the back panel, two via a header next to a PCIe power connector), a debug LED, Click BIOS II (UEFI), Multi-BIOS and one FireWire connector. Many features, probably most of them we will never use. But, most important, we have all we need on this motherboard. In my opinion, the most attractive detail is the cooling system. With a shape which suggest bullets and other weapons, is the most interesting cooling system I ever seen. At least in my opinion. Anyway, it’s a great motherboard and very powerful.