MSI Z97 PC Mate - how good / bad, does anyone have one?

VirtualLarry

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I ordered two G3258 combos that came with this mobo. Is it worth installing, or should I buy some "real" Z97 boards?
 

loimlo

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I used this combo setup for my younger brother.

The board managed to OC G3258 to 4.3G with a hassle. I stopped here due to CPU heat/noise consideration.
I think it's a great combo setup given its pricing.
 

Ammocan

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I bought it when my 4770k died. I just wanted a motherboard for the 4790k I was getting and so far it has been rock solid. I'm not overclocking and running the stock CPU heatsink.