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Cooling System
Customers have generally positive opinions about the cooling system of the MSI Z390-A Pro motherboard, with many praising its ability to keep their systems cool and quiet. Some users have successfully overclocked their CPUs while maintaining low temperatures. However, a few customers noted that the installation instructions could be clearer regarding CPU power.
Durability
Most customers have had positive experiences with the durability of the MSI Z390-A Pro gaming motherboard, praising its solid build and reliability. Some have used it for several years without any issues. However, a small number of users reported experiencing crashes or hangs.
Quiet Operation
Customers have mixed opinions on the quiet operation of the motherboard, with some reporting noticeable popping or clicking sounds during start-up. However, most users were satisfied with its performance and ease of use, including its simple BIOS interface and successful overclocking capabilities. Some users also appreciated MSI's customer support in resolving any issues they encountered.
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Size And Layout
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the size and layout of the motherboard. While some appreciate the flexibility for future technology changes and the availability of fan headers, others find it cramped for certain connectors and difficult to install CPU power cables with large coolers. Some users also found the documentation lacking.

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Quality
It has a solid build and good features / functionality.
Been using this since 2019 and have had zero issues always had good performance and is really reliable.
The clips that hold the ram in place are broken, moving my pc for any reason could dislodge my ram sticks.
Upgraded from an early model z370 series motherboard that didn't support series 9000 processors or ram faster than 2666 mhz.
Price
Excellent value for price highly recommended buy.
Had to upgrade my mobo for new tower, and this was priced right.
I ordered an m2 screw kit off of amazon for $8.
It is by no means cheap, but it is affordable.
Shipping
Everything arrived ahead of schedule which is perfect.
Packaging/appearance
It was not open, just not taped down or sealed, however the motherboard is still in its protective baggy the cd was out of its ... Read More
It's in a really small bag that looks kinda useless with a sticker of a barcode and number.
The board came with minimal accessories and a backplate, in its original box which is great.
The box could have been sealed though.
Competitiveness
)everything considered, this appears to be another solid board from msi at a decent price-point.
Btw - both times i called msi tech support i waited less than 5 minutes and both techs were clearly english-speaking - likely i... Read More
I've built another pc before this one with a different motherboard and didn't have this issue.
I normally use asus boards, and decided to go with msi because i know their brand as well.
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- Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 131.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 4,802 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 19 2025.
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I tried to install windows 7 with this but my mouse and keyboard would not work
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So i found an old ps2 keyboard that would work
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I was able to tab through all of the setup however
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The next issue was entering the windows key
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This issue is that the ethernet port would not work with windows 7 either
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We couldnt install the drivers via usb either
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It says on the box supports windows 10 and it means it
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We ended up just installing windows 10
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