MSI Z97-GAMING 5

About This Product

The MSI Z97-GAMING 5 is an ATX LGA1150 motherboard designed for Intel 4th and 5th generation processors. It supports up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM across four slots, suitable for mainstream gaming and productivity builds. This board offers good connectivity and overclocking potential for its generation, competing with other mid-range Z97 options.

Best for: Budget LGA1150 builds

Pros

Supports Intel Haswell/Broadwell CPUs
Good for DDR3 memory configurations
Reliable for mainstream gaming builds
Decent overclocking capabilities

Cons

LGA1150 socket is legacy
No DDR4 memory support
Limited upgrade path

Verdict
“A solid choice for budget LGA1150 builds, offering good performance for its platform.”