MSI has announced the availability of the new MSI
Z77A-GD80 mainboard with Intel Thunderbolt technology.
Thunderbolt is the fastest data connection available for
your PC, running at 10 Gbps. It delivers two
communications methods, or protocols, on a single cable:
PCI Express for data transfer and DisplayPort for
displays. MSI has integrated the Thunderbolt controller
on the mainboard, ensuring that Thunderbolt is a
hassle-free solution that not requires additional cards,
cables and configuration issues because external
Thunderbolt controllers steal bandwidth from other
devices.
Running at 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt technology on the MSI
Z77A-GD80 can transfer a full-length HD video in less
than 30 seconds and backup 1 year of continuous audio
playback in just over 10 minutes.
Thunderbolt technology delivers great responsiveness
with data and display transfers - in each direction, at
the same time - using a single cable to connect devices.
It's no longer needed to connect multiple devices
directly to your PC. Using multiple connection in a
daisy chain, the amount of cables directly attached to
your PC will be reduced while maintaining maximum
throughput.
The MSI Z77A-GD80 is also equiped with Military Class
III components.
MSI OC Genie II software also offer easy overclocking
with a simple push of a button. My OC Genie is a new
feature that allows end-users to customize their OC
Genie II experience through MSI's ClickBIOS II
interface.