MSI Z87-G43 review

On the backplate, you’ll find a good range of ports. It’s a shame there are only two USB3 ports, but two more are available through the board’s internal USB3 header. There’s also six USB2 ports with another four available through internal headers, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a PS/2 combo port and six 3.5mm audio jacks for 7.1 surround sound. Even better, the board’s dual and triple monitor support means you can use all three of its video outputs, and the HDMI output can support a maximum resolution of 4,096×2,160 if you want to use a 4K display.

The MSI Z87-G43 is a superb LGA1150 motherboard at an excellent price. At just under £80, it’s a great choice if you want to build a powerful system on a decent budget, winning a Budget Buy award. If you can stretch a bit further, the Asus Z87-A has even more ports and expansion slots.