MSI B840 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR5 AM5 ATX Motherboard - Black | 911-7E57-002
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The MSI B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI is a robust and feature-rich ATX motherboard designed to support the latest AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors on the Socket AM5 platform. Here is a detailed description of its key features and specifications:
The motherboard is built around the AMD B840 chipset, which provides a solid foundation for AMD Ryzen processors. It supports the entire range of Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series CPUs, ensuring compatibility with the latest and most powerful processors available. The Socket AM5 design ensures future-proofing and ease of upgrade.
The B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI features four DDR5 UDIMM slots, supporting up to 256GB of memory with speeds ranging from 4800 MHz to 8000 MHz (overclocked). The motherboard supports dual-channel memory configuration and is compatible with both JEDEC and overclocked frequencies. For Ryzen 9000 series processors, the maximum overclocking frequencies can reach up to 8000+ MT/s for 1DPC 1R configurations.
The motherboard includes two M.2 Gen4 x4 slots, each supporting up to PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds and compatible with 2280, 2260, and 22110 devices. Additionally, there are four SATA 6Gbps ports for traditional storage needs. The expansion slots consist of one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, providing ample room for graphics cards, sound cards, and other peripherals.
The B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI is equipped with advanced networking features, including a Realtek 8125BG 2.5G LAN port for wired connections and a Wi-Fi 7 solution for wireless connectivity. The Wi-Fi module supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequencies, and speeds up to 5.8Gbps. It also includes Bluetooth 5.4 with MLO and 4KQAM support, ensuring robust and fast wireless connectivity.
The motherboard features an 8-channel (7.1) high-definition audio system powered by the Realtek ALC897 chipset, providing clear and immersive audio. For USB connectivity, it offers two USB 10Gbps ports (one Type-A and one Type-C), two USB 5Gbps Type-A ports, one USB 5Gbps Type-C port, and multiple USB 2.0 ports both at the rear and front panels. This extensive USB array ensures that users have ample connectivity options for their peripherals.
The motherboard includes several features to enhance cooling and stability. It has multiple fan headers, including six 4-pin fan connectors, and supports water cooling setups. The VRM heatsinks and M.2 heatsinks help in managing temperatures during intense gaming or overclocking sessions. The backplate design adds structural integrity and helps in heat dissipation.
The B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI comes with several proprietary MSI features, such as EZ DIY tools for easy installation and setup, RGB lighting with addressable V2 RGB LED connectors, and an EZ Debug LED system for troubleshooting. It also supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations for M.2 NVMe storage devices, enhancing storage performance and redundancy.
The motherboard is compatible with Windows 11 64-bit and comes with a 3-year limited warranty. This ensures that users have reliable support and protection for their investment.