The MSI X99S GAMING 7 proved itself as a capable and well-built option for those looking to run multiple videocards with a minimal fuss, while also taking advantage of M.2 and SATA Express, the latest in drive and memory technologies. Although a capable option, its BIOS has not matured enough to properly deal with G.Skill's high-end 3000 MHz DIMMs I received for review, a disappointing fact. MSI is working on getting it fixed quickly, and given I have quite a few boards here with their own issues when it comes to the newly-released DDR4 technology, I cannot fully fault MSI, but it is something you need to be aware of. If MSI does manage to get the issue fixed, I will definitely take the time to let everyone know.

I did manage to get my hands on this particular board pretty early, and while testing, I only had access to a single CPU sample, which may have played a role in the results I got when overclocking with the MSI X99S GAMING 7. CPU clocking went very well indeed, with minimal increases in heat and power, but that is more a factor of each individual chip than due to the board itself, so I'm left rather impressed by the new platform despite the minor problems I had. Memory overclocking isn't a simple task, and with mere weeks to play with the platform, I definitely need to make some improvements myself...to my overclocking skill!

As a gamer at heart, but one with less time as each day passes by and my school year starts, I am really happy with the MSI X99S GAMING 7 because it is the board with good looks and a nice feature set that I know will boot up to provide me with a great experience as long as I don't push it too hard on its baby BIOS. I'm pretty eager to see MSI's new BIOS releases and will constantly be in touch with MSI to see if I can't help pinpoint any issues that may arise to see them fixed quickly. Bought one of these MSI X99S GAMING 7 boards and found a problem? Let us know in a forum post, and I'll be sure to pass the word along to MSI directly!