Audio quality
We used an M-Audio Revolution 7.1 sound card for recording in RightMark's audio quality tests. Analog output ports were used on all systems. To keep things simple, I've translated RightMark's word-based quality scale to numbers. Higher scores reflect better audio quality, and the scale tops out at 6, which corresponds to an "Excellent" rating in RightMark.

Not much to see here. RightMark Audio Analyzer scores all five boards similarly, with only the P35 Platinum pulling ahead of the field in the stereo crosstalk test. This latest version of RMAA also provides an aggregate score, and the MSI board's single breakout performance isn't good enough to elevate it above the pack overall.