MSI MEG Z390 Ace (Intel 1151 v2)

MSI schickt mit dem MEG Z390 ACE ein Mainboard ins Rennen, das auf Intels neuem Z390-Chipsatz basiert. Wir haben geprüft, welche Funktionen das Mainboard bietet und es einem Leistungstest unterzogen.

We can't say definitively if this board is exceptional yet having not tested others, but with Z370 and Z390 being so similar and CPUs being backwards compatible, there's clearly a strong case for saving some cash and opting for a previous-generation motherboard - nearly £300 is a lot to pay for a mainstream motherboard, even if the Core i9-9900K is stepping on HEDT CPU shoes. However, for premium features such as USB 3.1 Gen 2, overclocking tools, M.2 heatsinks, RGB lighting and extensive power delivery, MSI doesn't have any options in the price range with Z370 instead leaping from the likes of the much cheaper Z370 GAMING M5 up to the hugely expensive Godlike Gaming. The MEG Z390 Ace, despite its price, actually has the Asus Maximus XI Hero in its sights with the latter costing a similar and sizeable £270. All we can say for now is that the MEG Z390 Ace is hugely impressive and the other manufacturers will have to pack a mighty sub-£300 punch in terms of features and aesthetics to beat it.