We were impressed by MSI’s attempt at UEFI when they first introduced it back with the Z77/X79 chipset but the latest instalment with Z87 is even more of a dream to work with. The interface is quite possibly the best we have used thus far, movement is exact, fluid and precise. Options are in just the area you want them in and the design isn’t gaudy.

Below are some screenshots showing what you can expect from the interface. We have included some screenshots of “Board Explorer” which gives you a schematic of the motherboard, hovering the mouse over certain areas will list specific settings that have been applied. The Hardware Monitor gives accurate details regarding fan speeds and temperatures as shown.