MSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A12)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (100th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 0 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 97%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics20.1% 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)
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A12
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A12)  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20170503
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 19 '17 at 13:34
Run Duration156 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU9%

 PC Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$81
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
97% Outstanding
Memory 94.2
1-Core 146
2-Core 291
98% 177 Pts
4-Core 575
8-Core 576
77% 576 Pts
64-Core 578
36% 578 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 97%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
CLim: 1468 MHz, MLim: 1450 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 385.69
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
20.1% Poor
Lighting 25.1
Reflection 19.5
Parallax 23.1
20% 22.6 fps
MRender 28.4
Gravity 25.7
Splatting 19.3
20% 24.5 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 20.1%
Great: 19%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
KINGSTON 240GB
78GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 32% Great: 93%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
259GB free
Firmware: 01.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Hdt72252 5DLA380 250GB
67GB free
Firmware: V44O Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 15% Great: 36%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 2133 C15 2x8GB-$42
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2900 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
88.7% Excellent
MC Read 29.9
MC Write 37.5
MC Mixed 26.7
90% 31.4 GB/s
SC Read 16.8
SC Write 37.5
SC Mixed 27.1
78% 27.1 GB/s
Latency 59.2
68% 59.2 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 88.7%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A12) Builds (Compare 2,753 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A12) - $127

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $592
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HDDRAMUSB
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WD Blue 1TB (2012) $35Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
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