The difference between budget and high-end boards in the current age can be the difference between a medium end and high-end graphics card when spec?ing up a final build. One element of MSI's gaming-focused marketing strategy is providing users with solid and good reliable products, whilst remaining affordable and feature rich!

In today's review, we get to grips with an entry level option to Intel's 8th generation Z370 chipset in the form of the MSI Z370 GAMING PLUS motherboard. With support for AMD 2-way CrossFireX, this board could be the perfect companion for someone building a budget-friendly system, but while keeping to a mainstream chipset such as the Z370 platform.

Let's take a look at the full specifications and then we'll feast upon the Z370 GAMING PLUS motherboard itself?