MSI has recently habituated to launching ever newer and more efficient mainboards. This time the company unveils Z170A PC Mate full ATX model that draws power via 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS sockets. It is based on Intel Z170 chipset and is estimated for Intel Core LGA1151 (Skylake) CPUs. The core cooperates closely with DDR4 3300 MHz memory (4 slots are available, two-channel mode), the maximal volume of which might achieve 64 GB.



MSI Z170A PC Mate comes equipped with 6-phase VRM system. The model is rich in expansion facilities: it offers one PCI Express 3.0 x16, one PCI Express 3.0 x4, three PCI Express 3.0 x1, and a pair of PCI slots. The connection of drives is realized due to 1x M.2 slot 32 Gb/sec, 1x SATA Express 16 Gb/sec, and 6x SATA III 6 Gb/sec.


As far as interfaces are concerned, this motherboard houses six USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, a couple of USB 3.1 ports, as well as three different video ports: HDMI 2.0, D-Sub and DVI. Besides, network connection …

All graphics solutions represented in the market can be divided into three main groups: high-end cards that are destined for inveterate gamers and professionals, mainstream products for ordinary needs of average customers, and budgetary items for basic PC needs. Each of the segment is constantly replenishing with new products to satisfy the rising demands of consumers. Graphics solutions from Nvidia are widely represented in all three groups and enjoy popularity due to their advanced facilities. The company's latest adapter GTX 660 Ti doesn't have its own reference model, so each graphics card manufacturer is able to adjust it exactly to the individual model. Hence, Palit released its own card on the basis of Nvidia GTX 660 Ti adapter and codenamed it JetStream.



Integration


Palit GTX 660 Ti JetStream design is much alike the design implemented in Palit GTX 670 model. The new graphics card is based on a rather short circuit board that makes the cooling system unusually …

Specifications

Rosewill Meteor XR

Case Type — Mid-Tower

Material — Steel, glass & plastic

Net Weight — 8.07 kg / 17.8 lbs

Slots — 7

Drive Bays — 1x External 5.25"

2x Internal 2.5/3.5"

2x Internal 2.5"

Motherboard Form Factors — Mini-ITX, Micro-A TX, ATX

Dimensions — 19.26" x 8.27" x 17.25"

Front Door/Cover — N/A

Front Fans — 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm (1x 120 mm included)

Rear Fans — 1x 120 mm (included)

Top Fans — 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm (optional)

Bottom Fans — N/A

Side Fans — N/A

I/O — HDMI Port

2x USB 3.0

1x Headphone

1x Microphone2x USB 3.0

Fan/LED Controller — N/A

Compatibility:

CPU cooler — 160 mm

GPU — 360 mm

PSU — N/A


Packaging and Design


The device comes in a simple brown carton box with the necessary information on the sides. Inside there is protection foam that keeps case in place and a plastic bag that helps to avoid fingerprints and damage.

The …