2023-12-20 11:42:52
MSI PROJECT ZERO
Do you think hiding cables is too troublesome or the cables are unsightly? MSI demonstrated the PROJECT ZERO concept system at COMPUTEX this year. It uses a back-plug motherboard and a chassis with dedicated openings. Most of the wires are hidden on the back of the chassis, leaving only a few wires on the front of the chassis. It looks as simple and beautiful as possible. It is more convenient for users to disassemble and install cables; now MSI has officially turned the concept into reality, launching the B760M PROJECT ZERO back-plug motherboard and the MSI MAG PANO M100 PZ chassis that supports back-plug motherboards. If users are tired of the traditional architecture of the motherboard And the chassis can definitely be considered.
MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO motherboard
▲ MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO motherboard
MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO is basically the back-plug version of MSI B760M MORTAR MAX WIFI. The power supply scheme, I/O configuration, and storage configuration are exactly the same. It also uses a 12 + 1 + 1 phase 75A SPS digital power supply design, and is equipped with 2 sets of large silver-white aluminum Fin-squeezed VRM radiator supports the latest PCIe 5.0 transmission interface, Wi-Fi 6E wireless network module, 2.5G LAN network module, and 2 sets of M.2 NVMe SSD configurations. The only difference is the ATX 8+8-pin power supply interface. , 24-pin power supply interface, 4-pin fan, 5V ARGB and other other connectors are placed on the back of the console.
MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO motherboard adopts M-ATX Form Factor design, measuring 24.4cm x 24.4cm, using 6-layer 2oz Copper PCB, black PCB with silver-white metal heat sink, all metal heat sink surfaces are brushed surface treatment , and also has the LOGO and words “PROJECT ZERO” printed on it.
All power supply interfaces and connecting pins of the MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO motherboard are placed on the back of the motherboard. The advantage is that users can directly plug and unplug wires on the back of the chassis, and the number of wires on the front of the chassis can be minimized, making the front of the chassis look cleaner. More beautiful. In terms of price, compared with the SRP of the non-back-plug version MSI B760M MORTAR MAX WIFI at HK$1,799, the B760M PROJECT ZERO is HK$100 more expensive. I hereby inquired with the manufacturer, who explained that this is because the back-plug system requires rewiring, which increases the cost.
▲ LGA 1700 Socket
The MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO motherboard uses the mid-range B760 chipset, uses the interface of the previous generation LGA 1700 processor, supports the 14th generation Core processors, and is compatible with the 13th and 12th generation Core processors. It looks older than the older LGA 115X and 1200. There is a big difference. Not only does it change from square to rectangular, the size is 37.5mm x 45.0mm, the anti-fool grooves are moved to two places on the top and bottom instead of one on the left and right sides. The bigger change is the Socket loading plate. The opening method is changed to a structure similar to LGA 1366, with the socket rod facing in the opposite direction to the loading plate. Although the processor interface of this generation is called LGA 1700, the actual number of LGA Pins is 1800. Currently, 100 pins have not been defined and will be reserved for future CPUs as additional power or I/O pins. For the use of feet, the method is similar to that of LGA 2011.
14th Generation Desktop Intel Core Processor Specifications
Intel Core i9-14900K81624 / 3236MB3.2 / 6.02.2 / 4.4✔125W253WUHD 770Intel Core i9-14900KF81624 / 3236MB3.2 / 6.02.2 / 4.4✔125W253W-Intel Core i7-14700K81216 / 2833MB3.4 / 5.62.5 / 4.3✔125W253WUHD 770Intel Core i7-14700KF81216 / 2833MB3.4 / 5.62.5 / 4.3✔125W253W-Intel Core i5-14600K6814 / 2024MB3.5 / 5.32.6 / 4.0✔125W181WUHD 770Intel Core i5-14600KF6814 / 2024MB3.5 / 5.32.6 / 4.0✔125W181W-
The new 14th generation Core series Raptor Lake-S Refresh processor is actually a half-generation update of the 13th generation. It follows the Intel 7 process and continues to use a mixed large and small core architecture, except that the Core i7 SKU has 4 more small cores (E-Core). , most SKUs only have clock improvements, but the microarchitecture is exactly the same as the 13th generation Raptor Lake. The maximum number of cores is 24 cores and 32 threads. The maximum PL2 power consumption is 253W; it supports both new DDR5 and old DDR4 memory. The module supports native DDR5-5600 and DDR4-3200 memory speeds, and supports the latest PCIe 5.0 transmission technology, providing 16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0 lines.
MSI MAG PANO M100 PZ Case
Since the interface of the back-plug motherboard is placed on the back of the motherboard, when installed in a general chassis, the interface will be blocked under normal circumstances, so the back-plug motherboard requires a specific chassis to be installed; and MAG PANO M100 PZ is just that A chassis that supports back-pluggable motherboards, the “PZ” in its name also stands for “PROJECT ZERO”.
Panoramic chassis have become popular recently, and MAG PANO M100 PZ has followed the trend and adopted a panoramic design. The three-sided glass 90° displays the internal components without blind spots, making the chassis as ornamental as a hardware display cabinet. It is also available in black and white.
MSI MAG PANO M100 PZ case size is 440 mm x 235 mm x 405 mm, supports Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX motherboards, supports CPU coolers up to 175 mm, graphics cards up to 390 mm, and graphics cards up to 200 mm of power supply.
The I/O Panel of the chassis is located under the front left side and provides a Power switch button, LED light effect button, 1 USB 3.0 Type A 5Gbps port, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type C 20Gbps port and 1 4-pole 3.5mm Audio interface.
Ordinary cases are usually not equipped with wiring holes for back-plug motherboards, but the MAG PANO M100 PZ case has special holes for back-plug motherboards, making it one of the few cases on the market that is compatible with back-plug motherboards. . The back of the chassis is equipped with a 5V ARGB lighting effect control and a 3-pin DC fan power supply hub, which can connect up to 4 5V ARGB devices and 4 3-pin DC fan connectors. By default, 4 5V ARGB connectors and 4 3-pin DC fan header.
Up to three 120 mm or two 140 mm fans can be installed on the top of the chassis, supporting a maximum 360 mm water cooling radiator. One 120 mm DC ARGB fan is pre-installed on the rear, and a maximum of one 140 mm fan can be installed, supporting a maximum 140 mm / 120 mm water-cooling radiator; three 120 mm DC ARGB reverse-blade fans are pre-installed on the side. The fan blades face the inside of the chassis, so users will not see the fan frame, making the inside of the chassis more beautiful; in addition, up to one 120 mm DC ARGB reverse-blade fan can be installed on the bottom. mm fans; up to 2 120 mm fans can be installed on the power supply cover.
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MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO motherboard
Price: HK$1,899
MSI MAG PANO M100 PZ Case
Price: HK$899
Inquiries: Hornington (3626-9898) / Felton Distribution (2273-8393)
Editor’s comment:
MSI Project Zero has transitioned from an experimental plan to the mass production stage, starting with the B760M PROJECT ZERO motherboard and MSI MAG PANO M100 PZ chassis. MSI will launch the high-end Z790 ATX model in Q1 2024, and there will be more peripherals Manufacturers have launched chassis that support back-plugged motherboards. Currently, all major board manufacturers have similar designs. We hope that board manufacturers can sit down to discuss unified standards and push the DIY market into a new era.
The price of MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO is about HK$100 more expensive than the regular version of B760M MORTAR MAX WIFI. It is not much more expensive when paired with MSI MAG PANO M100 PZ chassis, so you may wish to consider it.
Text: Dominic Chan/Evaluation Center
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