MSI Z87I Gaming AC (LGA 1150) Mini-ITX Review

Packaging And Accessories

The front of the packaging proudly displays MSI’s Gaming Dragon as well as the Wireless AC support which is of course how this motherboard gets AC in its name.

The back has the usual key-features/marketing-material. If you are interested in seeing more you can find identical information on the product page right here.

There’s quite a bit included with the motherboard. The first part of the bundle includes some documentation, a case badge sticker and a door hanger.

Next we have driver/utility DVDs, two SATA III 6Gbps right angled cables, two WiFi Antennae and a padded rear I/O. In the manual it says MSI’s “M Connector” is an optional extra and not included as standard. In case you didn’t know the MSI M Connector allows you to plug all your front panel cables into it before then attaching it to your motherboard in one piece. I think this definitely should have been included as standard, as it’s not exactly an expensive piece of kit to make!