BIOSTAR has been manufacturing motherboards since the mid-80s, yet their focus has been in countries other than Europe and many enthusiasts will probably be unfamiliar with their products. Whilst they may not be deemed a top-tier motherboard manufacturer for the enthusiast market, they do offer a combination of solid features and good value for money.

Today we will be taking a look at BIOSTAR's HI-FI Z97WE motherboard which among other things promises to offer great audio quality. This model gives system builders the bridge to Intel Z97 without having to spend large amounts of money.