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Dynamic World Debut Of The New Mercedes-AMG GT In Affalterbach

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As exciting as crossing the finish line in a car race – that was how Mercedes-AMG presented its new GT V8 sports car this evening, the second vehicle to be entirely developed under its own direction. None other than current Formula 1 points leader Nico Rosberg piloted the breath-taking newcomer from the sports car brand of Mercedes-Benz onto the stage.

Mercedes-AMG GT

The emotions ran high for around 400 international guests from the worlds of politics, business and the media, including AMG’s founders Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, as the Mercedes-AMG GT made its début in its birthplace. Previously, Bernd Schneider, five-time DTM champion and with 43 victories the most successful DTM driver of all time, presented a parade of the most famous vehicles from AMG’s history.

Mercedes-AMG created an authentic motor sports atmosphere at its head office in Affalterbach for the first appearance of the new GT under the eyes of the world. A temporary pit lane with stands for spectators and a victory fireworks show set the perfect scene for the début of an ambitious new challenger.

With the new Mercedes-AMG GT, the Mercedes-AMG sports car brand enters a new segment for the company that is teeming with top-class competitors. Its front mid-engine concept with transaxle and the intelligent aluminium lightweight construction form the basis for a highly dynamic driving experience. The basis for AMG’s hallmark driving performance is provided by the AMG 4.0-litre V8 Biturbo engine, which is also a new development and is built in two output specifications: as a GT with 340 kW (462 hp) and as a GT S with 375 kW (510 hp).
“The Mercedes-AMG GT shows sports car enthusiasts around the world what AMG is capable of”, said Prof Thomas Weber, member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, and stressed Mercedes-AMG’s importance within Daimler’s engineering network.
“With its technological substance, the Mercedes-AMG GT fulfils our high standards with regard to driving dynamics, agility and sportiness. It has been ‘handcrafted by racers’, and shows that we make our customers’ dreams come true”, said Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

The GT combines driving dynamics and first-class racetrack performance with superb everyday practicality and a level of efficiency that sets new standards in the segment.

Mitsubishi Motors Previews Outlander PHEV Concept-S

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Mitsubishi Motors has released a sneak preview of its Outlander PHEV Concept-S, which will be revealed at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S

The Outlander PHEV Concept-S show car is a proposed special package of the Outlander PHEV production model complete with individual interior and exterior design.

Based on a design theme of sporty and sophisticated, the Outlander PHEV Concept-S captures the unique combination of spirited 4×4 performance from its twin-motor PHEV system, quiet operation and superior on-road performance.

All-new Lexus RC F Develops 351kw – Naturally

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The Lexus RC F will launch a powerful assault on the luxury performance vehicle segment in early 2015, with the all-new coupe developing 351kW from its naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 engine.

Lexus RC F

The new engine will develop almost 13 per cent more power than the IS F engine on which it is based – making it the most powerful Lexus V8 engine in the marque’s history.

All-new cylinder heads and lighter moving parts have increased the maximum power of the 5.0-litre, 32-valve engine by 40kW, with maximum revolutions increased from 6600 to 7300rpm.

Lexus Australia chief executive Sean Hanley said the RC F will have a powerful presence in the Australian automotive market.

“The RC F will be powerful in every respect. From its design to the powertrain beneath it, the RC F has been designed to engage, excite and inject emotion into the Lexus brand,” Mr Hanley said.

“As our performance hero, RC F plays a very important role in highlighting our engineering and design capabilities, and just as importantly it also displays the passion and pride of our engineering team.

“RC F encompasses all of our learnings from LFA and wraps it up in Lexus’ latest design philosophy,” he said.

The RC F will also feature an intelligent engine management system that allows the drivetrain to switch between Atkinson and Otto cycle, conserving fuel while coasting or delivering maximum power when required.

The RC F is scheduled for launch in Australia during the first quarter of 2015.

New 40th Anniversary Gold Wing Highlights 2015 Honda Motorcycle Additions

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Honda continues the new introductions to its 2015 motorcycle line with today’s announcement of several cruiser, touring and dual-sport models. The 2015 model year marks the 40th anniversary of the Gold Wing® and we are celebrating with a commemorative 40th Anniversary Edition. Other new introductions include the return of popular and iconic motorcycles from the 1300 Custom and Shadow lines, as well as the Fury and do-it-all XR650L.

2015 Honda Gold Wing

“For 2015 we are proud to be celebrating 40 years of the Gold Wing. This model means so much to our company and our customers,” said Lee Edmunds, Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications at American Honda. “When this model was introduced in 1975 it revolutionized what touring in America could be. It was our customers’ passion for adventure and traveling the open road that really defined the Gold Wing and how it is used today.”

40 YEAR GOLD WING HERITAGE

The bike that started it all, the Honda Gold Wing maintains its legacy as the original touring motorcycle, with the commemorative 2015 GL1800 40th Anniversary Edition Gold Wing. And the 2015 Gold Wing F6B delivers nimble performance and now offers cruise control. All 2015 Gold Wing models feature unique 40th Anniversary emblems.

GOLD WING

The 2015 Gold Wing is offered in a striking two-tone Candy Red and Black color marked with unique adornments as a special 40th anniversary edition. The world’s best touring motorcycle equips riders with a luxurious, powerful, balanced and fully featured machine ready for every journey. Its six-cylinder 1832cc powerplant is highly efficient and reliable, allowing riders and passengers to focus on the accommodations, like an audio system with iPod® connectivity, and the available navigation system. The Gold Wing is available in four distinct performance package options, so customers can choose the features they want.

  • Colors: Two-tone Candy Red and Black (new), Light
  • Silver Metallic (new), Black
  • Price: Starting at $23,999
  • Availability: October 2014

GOLD WING F6B

The Gold Wing F6B rewrote the rules for touring, injecting more performance and excitement into Honda’s GL line and creating a new breed of Gold Wing riders. For 2015, the F6B makes logging miles easier with the addition of cruise control and also adds more aggressive styling with the addition of a black exhaust. The F6B features the powerful namesake flat six engine yet is lighter, higher performing and has a more sporty appearance from its lower windscreen and svelte bodywork. Yet despite the trimmed-down appearance, the F6B offers the comfort and luxury of a Gold Wing.

  • Colors: Matte Silver (new), Blue Metallic (new)
  • Price: TBD
  • Availability: November 2014

INTERSTATE

The Interstate™ remains Honda’s long-haul custom that pairs progressive, modern features with classic retro styling. The Honda Interstate delivers ample power and strong low- and mid-range torque from its 1312cc V-twin while its floorboards, saddlebags and pronounced windscreen provide the luxury, comfort and capability for endless-mile journeys.

  • Colors: Black (new) with black frame, silver wheels and chrome accents
  • Price: TBD
  • Availability: November 2014

FURY

The head-turning Fury® remains Honda’s most distinctive and radical cruiser, delivering the look, style and ride that a custom chopper should without the stratospheric cost and maintenance headaches. The powerful 1312cc V-twin engine oozes torque, but the bike’s details reveal textbook Honda engineering, from the efficient programmed fuel injection to the quiet and cleanly integrated shaft final drive. For 2015, the Fury features new styling elements that include new frame, wheel and accent treatments.

  • Colors: Candy Red; Black with Gray frame, Bronze colored wheels (new)
  • Price: TBD
  • Availability: November 2014

STATELINE

The detail oriented eye-catcher of the 1300 Custom line, the Honda Stateline® is long, low and ready for riders to comfortably throw attitude in urban jungles and open roads. The Stateline’s stance and classic lines create impact and it gets even better up close. The blacked-out cylinder fins on the 1312cc V-twin engine, swept bars, noticeably raked-out fork and wider, full fenders and tires create an undeniably cool cruiser aesthetic.

  • Colors: Blue Metallic (new) with black frame, silver wheels and chrome accents
  • Price: TBD
  • Availability: November 2014

SHADOW AERO

In the Shadow® line, the style of the Shadow Aero® is pure retro-cruiser, yet the 745cc V-twin engine provides modern performance that says otherwise. The Aero features a custom 2-into-2 exhaust system that creates a classic V-twin cruiser sound. For 2015, the Shadow Aero pairs all of that chrome with a new Candy Red color.

  • Colors: Candy Red (new)
  • Price: TBD
  • Availability: November 2014

SHADOW PHANTOM

Honda’s darkest Shadow returns for 2015, offering cool, minimalist custom looks at an affordable price. The Phantom® boasts dark, stealthy styling highlights including blacked-out components (including motor, fuel tank, fork, rims, handlebar and other parts), bobbed front and rear fenders and a lowprofile instrumentation layout. Riders can count on a throaty rumble from the 745cc V-twin engine with Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) and also a new color for 2015.

  • Colors: Light Silver Metallic (new), Black
  • Price: TBD
  • Availability: November 2014

XR650L

The time-tested XR650L remains Honda’s do-it-all dual sport model that is capable of just about anything. From desert to mountain trail rides where its 649cc engine and long-travel suspension shine to the urban environment where its versatility as a sensible commuter is demonstrated by great fuel efficiency and light weight, possibilities and destinations are pretty much endless.

  • Colors: Red
  • Price: TBD
  • Availability: December 2014

GIGABYTE Unveils The Lightest 15.6 Inch Gaming Laptop – Ultraforce P35W v2

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GIGABYTE unveiled the lightest 15.6” gaming laptop, called the ‘Ultraforce’ P35W v2*. Measuring only 20.9mm thin and weighing 2.16 kg, P35W v2 is powered by 4th-gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor and potent NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M GDDR5 6GB VRAM** (scoring P7109 in 3DMark 11) delivering amazing gameplay and smooth-rendering of 3D graphics. P35W v2 caters to the growing demand in mobile gaming, creating a full-throttled gaming experience without the bulk and heft synonymous in the gaming laptop category. P35W v2 boasts an elegant sandblasted aluminum matte finish, sleek and subtle for a boardroom yet enough firepower under the hood to power through games. ‘Ultraforce’ superior mobility releases power users from the shackles of desktop,providing uncompromised performance for playing major game titles or running resource-demanding applications on the go.

Thrilling Performance, Lightning Response & Flexible Storage: GTX 870M + 4TB

The powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M GDDR5 6GB VRAM surges to P7109 in 3DMark11 and 4th-gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor provides better battery life and improved power efficiency in the P35W v2. The hot-swappable ODD/HDD Bay adds flexibility for ultimate convenience and numerous possibilities for user customization. Unique massive quad-storage supports four SSDs up to a total of 2TB or two 512MB mSATA SSDs plus two 1.5TB HDDs for a maximum of 4TB*. GIGABYTE RAID STORM (3 mSATA SSD RAID 0) transmissions make for speedy responses while the massive storage houses larger files ready for access. With GIGABYTE exclusive Supra-Cool technology, P35W v2 is able to pack dual thermal pipes plus two dedicated fans for CPU & GPU, ensuring optimal cooling for the most arduous of tasks and gaming.

Sensational Vision: FHD Wide Viewing Angle Display & Adaptive Backlit

Full HD anti-glare display with over 170° wide viewing angle enhances color representation delivering clear and vivid images for viewing from any direction; wide viewing angle panel with 72% color gamut guarantees superb color accuracy for immersive gameplay and captivating multimedia entertainment. A Mini DisplayPort readies output to an external display up to 4K while built-in sound optimization and Blu-ray drive* turns P35W v2 into a mobile personal theater.The backlit keyboard adjusts brightness depending on your need for accurate key strokes while gaming or typing in dimly lit conditions.

Smart Integration: Taking User Experience to a New Level

In addition to all the outstanding features on the P35W v2, the integrated hardware and innovative software make for an intuitive User-Interface. GIGABYTE Smart Manager allows the user to control many facets of the P35W v2 with just one click. For instance, GIGABYTE Fan Tweak offers 3 modes of fan speed for easy configuration while system stability is assured. LAN Optimizer eliminates network latency and improves online gaming and/or web browsing by prioritizing the desired type of packets according to user settings. LockWin Key allows Windows Key to be locked during gaming sessions, freeing gamers from interruptions in gameplay. The P35W v2 is created to ensure gamers enjoy the best playing time anytime, anywhere.

Mitsubishi Lancer Receives Incremental Improvements

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Mitsubishi Motors Australia Executive Director of Marketing Tony Principe said Lancer has been incrementally improved with interior and exterior features throughout 2014, increasing Lancer’s visual appeal across every variant in the range.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

“Lancer is already well known for its stylish looks, reliability and performance, so we’re focussing on refining the value of what remains an attractive small car range,” he said.

“In April, we introduced two new variants and added the stylish Ralliart fascia to every model in the Lancer line-up.

“And we’re continuing to improve the value proposition by honing recommended retail prices and adding new features to boost Lancer’s appearance and safety.”

Mitsubishi’s 2015 model year Lancer range has a 5 year/100,000km New Vehicle Warranty and is available at Mitsubishi dealerships nationally from 1 September.

2015 Model Year Lancer New Features

All models:
• Door mirrors with indicator lamp
• New door trims
• ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)

Lancer Sedan

ES Sport:
• New two-tone 10-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels
• Ralliart cloth seat trim with contrast stitching
• Leather look centre console trim

LS:
• New design 16-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels

Ralliart:
• Sports cloth trim with contrast stitching

Lancer Sportback

• Ralliart cloth seat trim with contrast stitching

Jorge Lorenzo’s Second Special Helmet

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The new helmet that many times champion Jorge Lorenzo – official fan of Alfa Romeo for the whole of 2014 – will be wearing for the qualifiers and race at the “Hertz British Grand Prix”, the twelfth stage of the MotoGP 2014 season on the legendary Silverstone track in the United Kingdom, was presented today.

Alfa-Romeo-HJC-Helmet

This is the second special helmet (the first was made for the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello) that the Spanish rider wanted to customise with the legendary ‘Quadrifoglio Verde’ logo, the four-leaf clover emblem that has identified the best Alfa Romeo cars for competitions and selected special production versions since 1923.

In the saddle of his official Yamaha YZR-M1, many times champion Jorge Lorenzo – the only Spaniard to have won two world championship titles in the top class of motorcycle racing – is tackling the 2014 MotoGP World Championship with the Alfa Romeo logo featured prominently on his racing suit and helmet, sealing an important agreement between one of the most well-known and appreciated racers at an international level and the Alfa Romeo brand, which superbly expresses Italian style and motoring experience together with a unique, winning spirit made of challenges and competitive drive.

The special helmet for Silverstone required 45 hours of work to reproduce the unique graphics created personally by Jorge Lorenzo and followed through all its production stages. In detail, the shell was first dulled with special sandpaper, then the graphics and paint were applied using pre-cut vinyl masks and, finally, it was customised with dedicated adhesives. The result is a unique, captivating item which pays homage to one of the most famous symbols in the motoring world: Alfa Romeo’s ‘Quadrifoglio Verde’. More in detail, the helmet will sport a large bright green four-leaf clover positioned on the top and the trademark triangle and ‘Alfa Romeo’ logo on the back.

For one of the world’s most prestigious race tracks – and one of the fastest of the MotoGP season – the official rider of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team has chosen the lucky charm that debuted on the Alfa Romeo ‘RL’ that Ugo Sivocci drove to victory in the XIV Targa Florio in 1923. Since then, all Alfa Romeo’s racing cars have been distinguished by this emblem known throughout the world, the same which characterised selected standard production Alfa Romeos since the 1960s onwards.

The glorious tradition continues to this day with the new high-performance ‘Quadrifoglio Verde’ versions of the Giulietta and MiTo with their essential style, compact and powerful engines, perfect weight-to-power ratio and typical Alfa Romeo technical content dedicated to driving pleasure. In brief, the MiTo and Giulietta sporting the legendary symbol   are taking their place in the best Alfa Romeo tradition, drawing on the heritage of dynamic performance, without compromising on efficiency, respect for the environment and convenience in everyday use.

The new Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde – the purest expression of the Alfa Romeo DNA – stands out for its bold look and strong personality. In addition, it features an exclusive engine inherited from the Alfa Romeo 4C super car: the new 240 HP direct injection 1750 Turbo Petrol with aluminium engine block combined with the innovative Alfa TCT 6-speed twin dry clutch transmission. Equipped with the enhanced DNA selector and the Launch Control function (the only in its segment to offer this function), the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6 seconds.

The MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde – the most dynamic of all compact sports cars – is equipped with the new 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbopetrol and the innovative Alfa TCT. The jewel in the crown of this engine version is its exceptional weight-to-power ratio (6.7 kg/HP), which has always been one of the key factors behind Alfa Romeo’s success – in addition to a segment-leading specific power (124 HP/litre).

LEXUS NX Has Pricing And Specification Advantage

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Lexus will launch its all new, highly specified NX 300h with innovative features like all-speed active cruise control, wireless phone charger*, reverse camera, satellite navigation**, DAB+ digital radio^, access to the Lexus Enform# suite of connected services and Lexus Hybrid Drive.

LEXUS NX

Priced between its smaller (VFACTS SUV>$40K) and larger (VFACTS SUV>$60K) SUV rivals, the highly specified Lexus NX Line carries a value and specification advantage of up to 14 per cent.

Kicking off the NX 300h range is the Luxury model carrying an RRP of $55,000 for the two-wheel drive model.

All-wheel drive Luxury models carry an RRP of $59,500.

Both models come with substantial standard equipment including:

– Satellite navigation
– Reverse camera and parking sonar (front and rear)
– New touch-sensitive Lexus Remote Touch controller
– Power rear tailgate
– Drive mode select (ECO, Normal and Sport)
– Heated front seats, with eight-way power adjustment
– LED low beam headlamps and fog lamps
– Cruise control
– Rain sensing wipers
– 18-inch alloy wheels
– Smart start
– 10-speaker audio with dual USB inputs, DAB+ and Bluetooth®^^
– Tyre pressure warning sensors
– Electro chromatic interior mirror (auto dimming)
– Electric folding exterior mirrors
– CVT with six-step function
– Premium steering wheel
– Power steering column adjust
– Electric park brake
– 60:40 rear-fold seats.

Building from the highly specified all-wheel drive Luxury is the NX 300h F Sport – carrying an RRP of $66,000##.

The F Sport gains additional substantial specification, including: Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), 360-degree panoramic monitor, blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, rain-sensing wipers, all-LED headlamps, wireless phone charger, 10-speaker audio, two USB inputs, 10-way adjustable power front seats with driver memory, heated and cooled front seats, F Sport 18-inch alloys, unique exterior and interior styling, leather-accented interior and front and rear performance dampers.

Two enhancement packs are also available.

Enhancement Pack 1 includes moon roof and the 14-speaker Mark Levinson Audio system.

Enhancement Pack 2 includes Pre-Collision Safety system (PCS), all-speed active cruise control, Lane Departure Warning+, widescreen colour heads-up display (HUD), auto high beam, smart card key, moon roof and Mark Levinson audio.

The NX Line is rounded out with the $75,000## Sports Luxury.

Over the all-wheel drive Luxury, the Sports Luxury receives significant standard specification, including power 60:40 rear-fold seat (a segment first), PCS, all-speed active cruise control, Lane Departure Warning, widescreen colour HUD, all-LED headlamps with auto high beam, smart card key, moon roof and 14-speaker Mark Levinson audio.

Lexus Australia chief executive Sean Hanley said that the NX 300h embodies all of Lexus’ latest thinking around design, technology and driving dynamics.

“The NX is not only great to look at it’s also great to drive. With its high level of standard specification and innovation, the NX is set to make its mark in the luxury SUV segment,” Mr Hanley said.

“The whole concept of NX is to surprise and delight customers by offering an innovative SUV for modern lifestyles without skimping on the everyday conveniences – think of it as the ultimate urban accessory.

“To-date, pre-order interest has been extremely strong and we believe that with its specification, size and pricing the NX is set to become one of our best-selling models locally,” Mr Hanley said.

PRICING##

      Enhancement pack  
Model Drive-train RRP 1 2 Enhancement pack specification
Luxury 2WD $55,000 +$2,500 Moonroof (MR)
AWD $59,500 +$2,500 MR
F Sport  AWD $66,000  +$4,000 MR and 14 speaker Mark Levinson (ML)
+$7,500 Pre-collision safety, all speed cruise control, Lane Departure Warning, Heads-up Display, Smart Key, Auto High Beam, ML, MR
Sports Luxury AWD $75,000

LG Expands Tablet Options With New G Pad Series Models

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LG Electronics is adding three new tablets to its G Pad series to offer more options for tablet users. The new G Pad devices — G Pad 7.0, G Pad 8.0 and G Pad 10.1 — will be unveiled at the MedPI 2014, one of the biggest IT/Tech trade show in Europe, taking place in Monaco from May 13-16. LG’s extended tablet portfolio, which also includes the well-received G Pad 8.3, will significantly expand LG’s footprint in the tablet market.

“Customers tell us that they want a wider range of devices that offer sizable screens without compromising portability,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Unlike smartphones, tablets are not one size fits all. So we designed the G Pad Series for a diverse target audience, some who prioritize portability while others want the best multimedia experience possible. G Pad delivers on all counts.”

Highlights of LG’s new G Pad Series tablets are:

●     G Pad 7.0 : Designed to be held in one hand, LG’s smallest tablet is a non-the-go entertainment hub that delivers both portability and power.

●     G Pad 8.0 :  With its 8-inch display, LG’s mid-sized tablet offer san immersive multimedia experience and smooth multitasking.

●     G Pad 10.1 : With the largest display and battery, LG’s 10.1-inch tablet provides endless hours of entertainment and fun.

The latest G Pad tablets will also include LG’s proprietary UX features such as QPair 2.0 and Knock CodeTM. With an updated version of QPair, which was first introduced on G Pad 8.3, users can effortlessly connect to their Android-powered smartphones via Bluetooth to receive notifications of calls and messages and now be able to respond directly from the G Pad. What’s more, Knock Code™ enables users to power on and unlock their LG smartphones in one easy step by entering a personalized “knock” pattern on the smartphone’s display. Knock Code™ offers convenience and greater security as the knock pattern can be entered anywhere on the screen in any size — with the display on or off — using a personalized sequence of two to eight taps for more than 80,000 possible combinations.

Additional details of LG’s new G Pad tablets including specifications and availability will be announced locally in the weeks ahead.

MSI Launches 10 New Z97 GAMING Motherboards

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MSI, world leading in motherboard technology, is pleased to announce its next generation of award-winning GAMING motherboards. With 10 new models available in Mini-ITX, microATX and ATX size, the new Z97 GAMING motherboards from MSI are decorated with luscious new heat-sinks that highlight an arsenal of new features found on the boards.

With the focus on Speed, Sound and Stability MSI GAMING provides every essential component of a true gaming system and then some! Audio Boost 2 powered by Creative Sound Blaster Cinema2 and USB Audio Power give your ears the detailed and richness in sound they need. On-board M.2, SATA Express and Killer™ LAN provide the best networking and storage performance through unprecedented transfer speeds and extremely low latency. Guard-Pro and Military Class 4 provide all the stability you need through carefully selected and thoroughly tested components and materials. To top this off, every MSI Z97 GAMING motherboard comes with a XSplit Gamecaster premium license to kickstart your on-line streaming of gameplay for both young and aspiring, and seasoned professional gamers. MSI’s new Z97 GAMING motherboards for Intel 4th Generation core processors is a true display of gaming power.

Get in the game faster with M.2 & SATA Express

Get in the battle faster with M.2 and SATA Express based storage, the next generation of high speed storage support. With transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s it offers 167% of the transfer speeds of the older SATA 3.0 interface. All MSI Z97 GAMING motherboards come with an M.2 slot onboard. We offer an optional M.2 to SATA Express converter to ensure compatibility regardless of the selected next-gen storage option.

Audio Boost 2, powered by Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2

MSI Audio Boost 2 takes on-board audio to the next level. Powered by Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2, Audio Boost 2 combines a revolutionary hardware layout for audio on the motherboard with the best customizable audio options like Multi-Channel Speaker Calibration and headphone profiles that dramatically enhance your audio experience. The Sound hardware is not only EMI shielded and separated from the motherboard, the power to the high quality amplifiers and audio components is delivered through the unique Direct Audio Power connector. This ensures clean power delivery for the audio components and combined with the electrical shielding provides the highest level of on-board audio ever experienced.

Lethal competitive gaming with Killer™ LAN

Whether you are a casual or pro-gamer, network lag kills. MSI Z97 GAMING motherboards feature Killer high-performance networking and provide the highest level of control and networking speed for video streaming and gaming. A Smooth, stutterfree network is a must in today’s world of on-line gaming, where a single packet of network data can make the difference between a win or a loss, Killer™ makes sure that it arrives.

Continuous clear audio, USB Audio Power

MSI GAMING motherboards with USB Audio Power are the perfect solution for headsets and external audio DACs connected through USB. The optimized power design of MSI GAMING motherboards ensures a consistent 5 Volt power delivery on USB ports. This way the signal quality is always optimal regardless of the amount of devices connected, this is critical for USB. Thanks to MSI USB Audio Power you’ll always enjoy crystal clear audio from USB audio devices.

GAMING engineered to perfection

MSI continues to showcase its love for GAMING products by crafting each Z97 GAMING motherboard to perfection. From the inspiring new heat sink based on a Dragon’s claw, a cleaner layout around the CPU socket, matte black PCB across the entire line-up and impressive M-Shield I/O panel cover it’s an inspiring sight for gamers. Details make the difference.

The most stable and power efficient motherboards

MSI uses award-winning Military Class 4 components. Military Class 4 is the next step in high quality components. Hi-C CAPs, Solid CAPs, Dark CAPs, together with SFC and Dark Chokes, ensure your PC runs stable under extreme conditions. These key components have all passed extreme testing ensuring stable operation in the harshest environments. The core of Military Class 4 is based on Guard-Pro, a set of tools which increases your stability in the worst conditions, featuring ECO power, circuit protection, humidity protection, high temperature protection, EMI protection and ESD protection. ECO power features MSI ECO Center which allows you to physically cut the power to unused chips to reach up to 29% powersaving.