MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI
MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI
The MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard, in ATX format with an AMD B850 chipset, supports AMD Ryzen series processors in the AM5 socket. It features a 12+2+1 phase Duet Rail Power System with dual eight-pin CPU connectors and an additional PCIe connector for high-consumption graphics cards. Four DDR5 slots allow overclocking up to 8200MHz using EXPO and A-XMP, with a capacity of 256GB. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 with speeds up to 5.8Gbps on the 2.4/5/6GHz bands, a 5Gbps LAN port, and USB ports including two USB 10Gbps Type-C.
AMD B850
Chipset
AMD AM5
Socket
ATX
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard
- AMD B850 chipset with support for AMD Ryzen series processors in the AM5 socket
- Powerful 12+2+1 phase Duet Rail Power System with dual eight-pin CPU connectors and an additional PCIe connector
- Four DDR5 slots with support for overclocking up to 8200MHz via EXPO and A-XMP
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Steel Armor and a Lightning Gen 5 M.2 slot with 128Gbps speed
- Wi-Fi 7 with throughput up to 5.8Gbps on the 2.4/5/6GHz bands and a 5Gbps LAN port
- Extended heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr
- EZ DIY features including EZ PCIe Clip II, EZ M.2 Clip II, pre-installed I/O shield and EZ Antenna
Powerful power delivery with digital control
A twelve-phase system for the processor core, two phases for the SOC, and one phase for auxiliary circuits ensure a stable power supply even when overclocking. Core Boost technology optimises the processor's power delivery for high performance. The six-layer PCB with copper traces reduces impedance and increases stability at high currents. The Solid Pin design of the power connectors provides a larger contact area and lower resistance. Transient Voltage Suppressors protect the circuitry from voltage spikes, and overcurrent protection ensures the safety of USB ports, DDR slots, PWM circuits, and the processor from excessive current.
Memory support with latency reduction
SMT soldering technology and Memory Boost optimise the stability of DDR5 modules when overclocking up to 8200MHz. High-Efficiency Mode Plus offers four sets of memory timings to increase bandwidth and reduce latency according to module quality. Latency Killer technology reduces memory latency by up to 12% at high frequencies and is compatible with EXPO, A-XMP and Memory Try It. It supports dual-channel mode with a capacity of 256GB and CUDIMM modules in Clock Driver bypass mode.
Expansion slots and high-speed storage
The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Steel Armor technology offers a throughput of 128GB/s for Ryzen processors. The SMT design eliminates electromagnetic interference and ensures a clean signal transfer. The EZ PCIe Clip II mechanism with a spring-loaded system lets you remove the graphics card with a single finger without using a standard latch. All M.2 slots are equipped with M.2 Shield Frozr thermal covers with thermal pads for stable SSD performance under sustained load. Four SATA III ports support RAID 0 and 1 for both SATA and M.2 NVMe devices.
Intelligent cooling and advanced features
The extended heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pads for MOSFETs and additional pads for chokes ensure efficient heat dissipation from the voltage modules. The enlarged chipset heatsink reduces noise and is designed to limit dust build-up while maintaining high efficiency. One CPU fan connector, one Combo Fan Header that automatically detects a pump or system fan, and four system fan connectors with PWM or DC mode detection cover all cooling needs. Frozr AI Cooling technology automatically adjusts fan speeds based on CPU and GPU temperatures for an optimal balance of performance and noise. The Cooling Wizard function provides complete fan management with the ability to set individual temperature curves. The pre-installed stainless steel I/O shield protects against static electricity and electromagnetic interference.
Port equipment
Storage
- Number of M.2: 3
- M.2 Slot – 1× M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen5
- M.2 Slot – 2× M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 1: 1
- Rear USB 2.0: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 1
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 1
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 2
Graphics
- DisplayPort 1.2
- Graphics outputs: DisplayPort
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Codec: Realtek ALC897
- Rear connectors: 2 × 3.5mm jack, optical S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: Flash BIOS button, CMOS button, RJ-45 (LAN) 5Gbps, Wi-Fi antenna
- Power: 24-pin, 2× 8-pin CPU, 1× 8-pin PCIe
- Cooling: number of PWM FAN (4-pin) × 6
- Internal: Chassis Intrusion, COM Header, RGB LED Header, TPM Header
Choosing a motherboard
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Micro-Star International Co Ltd. C/O MSI Computer Europe BV, Science Park Eindhoven 5706, 5692 ER, Son, Netherlands, [email protected]
The Taiwanese company MSI (Micro-Star International) has earned a solid place in the world of IT, mainly producing motherboards for desktop computers. However, it also produces high quality graphics cards, barebone computers, notebook computers, networking products, servers, and many other computer components. MSI products support the latest technologies and provide the performance necessary for all applications. Recently, the company has begun making a name for itself in the growing segment of gaming notebooks.
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