Starting with the good news, the MSI X58 Platinum LGA 1366 motherboard can be had for $220 and you might even beat that if you find a combo deal.  The better news is that this is not a stripped down motherboard, all the features you expect from an X58 board are there, from 6 SATA ports to Crossfire support.  Steve did have some problems when he started overclocking, which has made him suggest that if you plan to overclock then this board may not be your best choice.  Read on to see what he overcame in order to get this board humming.

“This motherboard also has some interesting energy efficiency solutions that might appeal to those who want to lower their energy costs at home or at the office. MSI’s DRMOS works to give users the highest performance with trying to balance out the PC’s overall power requirements. It’s definitely a balancing act, but I’m glad motherboard vendors are addressing this issue head on and development ways to improve power management.”

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