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MSI Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976)

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Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
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PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (99th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 1 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 90.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics36% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemMSI MS-7976
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976)  (all builds)
Memory29.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1600 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160722
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 17 '21 at 16:46
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
90.2% Outstanding
Memory 86.9
1-Core 134
2-Core 256
88% 159 Pts
4-Core 505
8-Core 712
76% 608 Pts
64-Core 715
44% 715 Pts
Poor: 70% ↑
This bench: 90.2%
 Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 680-$360
Asus(1043 83F7) 2GB
CLim: 1346 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
36% Below average
Lighting 42.4
Reflection 38.4
Parallax 54.4
35% 45.1 fps
MRender 50.9
Gravity 52.4
Splatting 41.5
39% 48.3 fps
Poor: 29% ↑
This bench: 36%
 Great: 35%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Spcc Solid State Disk 256GB
186GB free (System drive)
Firmware: T0929A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 325 269 148 159 167 167 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 11% Great: 59%
Patriot Memory 32GB
14GB free, PID 6387
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.1 7.8 9.9 9.9 9.8 9.7 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 13.7
Write 0.5
SusWrite 8.3
8% 7.5 MB/s
4K Read 3.9
4K Mixed 0
22% 1.95 MB/s
Poor: 3% Great: 6%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CM4X8GD3000C16K2 029E CM4X8GD3000C16K4D 029E CM4X8GD3000C16K2 029E CM4X8GD3000C16K4D 32GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
75.6% Very good
MC Read 26.8
MC Write 28.9
MC Mixed 23.6
76% 26.4 GB/s
SC Read 19.3
SC Write 31.5
SC Mixed 23.5
71% 24.8 GB/s
Latency 70.5
57% 70.5 ns
Poor: 70% ↑
This bench: 75.6%
 Great: 76%
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

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Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976) - $180

CPU
Core i7-6700KIntel  $180Bench 81%, 588,978 samples1,675x
Core i5-6600KIntel  $81Bench 72%, 342,244 samples322x
Core i7-7700KIntel  $230Bench 84%, 712,312 samples168x
GPU
GTX 1080Nvidia  $400Bench 102%, 1,082,454 samples366x
GTX 1070Nvidia  $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples362x
GTX 970Nvidia  $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples151x
SSD
850 Evo 500GBSamsung  $94Bench 112%, 695,664 samples184x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 103%, 951,591 samples124x
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $90Bench 310%, 455,997 samples82x
RAM
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GBCorsair  $43Bench 82%, 606,405 samples124x
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GBCorsair  $45Bench 85%, 653,654 samples83x
Fury DDR4 2133 C14 2x8GBHyperX  $125Bench 73%, 59,072 samples64x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $897
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