Testseek.com have collected 19 expert reviews of the MSI X48 Platinum and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for MSI X48 Platinum.
February 2008
(76%)
19 Reviews
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Abstract: Overall Rating: 84%Share:Abstract: In this review PCSTATS is pleased to be testing out MSIs flagship Intel X48 Express motherboard, the aptly named MSI X48 Platinum. mfgr link category date published author MSI Motherboards No...
Abstract: What makes a good motherboard? This question may seem simple but when you really look into it the answer is more elusive than one would think. A CPU will give you more processing power, a graphics card will better render video, and RAM will give you mo...
MSI did many things right. They improved the layout compared to the P35 series, used angeled SATA-connectors, all the sata-cables now have clips. As usual, the board was stable all times. Overclocking to a stable FSB of 560MHz and up to 4.40GHz for the...
As with all of MSIs enthusiast boards, their Dynamic Overclocking Technology (D.O.T.) is featured on the MSI X48 Platinum. As the systems loads up, the PC will dynamically overclock. This accounts for some of the boosts in performance weve noticed d...
Although the results of our today’s test session didn’t make an unforgettable impression, among the truly remarkable things we should definitely point out a very convenient TroubleShoot Poster. We have to admit that things have improved notice...
Fast, Overclocks well, Stable, Quiet, Nice features
Board starts without CPU fan beeing connected to the right connector
This is a great board, at stock speeds it is a tad faster than the 38 chipset boards. The only flaw is that the board actually runs without having the cpu fan cable connected to the right connector. For many this will end up as a big problem as beginne...
Out testing was certainly not without problems, and the X48 Platinum is still far from perfect, but even in the face of this we really enjoyed our time working with this board. MSI has done a very good job of engineering a relatively low-cost X48 moth...
Abstract: We've only just reviewed the MSI X38 Diamond but it's already in danger of being replaced by the X48 Platinum. That sounds utterly ridiculous so what the heck's going on? The problem stems from Intel's roadmaps which rely on a steady release of products ...
Abstract: Big, brash and versatile, but for top-end PCs only. Enthusiasts will love it. MSI’s striking X48 Platinum motherboard is the first we’ve seen to feature Intel’s newest chipset. As well as support for the latest DDR3 memory, it can ...
