MSI MAG B560 Torpedo DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MAG B560 Torpedo is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on the Intel B560 chipset and designed for LGA1200-socket processors, covering Intel 10th Gen Core, 11th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron families. With four DDR4 memory slots accommodating up to 128 GB in dual-channel configuration, the board supports standard JEDEC speeds from 2133 MHz and XMP overclocking profiles reaching up to 5066 MHz (1DPC 1R) for builders who want headroom beyond rated speeds. Storage versatility is a standout strength. Three M.2 Key-M slots are onboard: the first (M2_1) draws bandwidth directly from the 11th Gen CPU and supports PCIe 4.0 x4 for NVMe drives at full Gen4 throughput; the remaining two (M2_2 and M2_3) connect via the B560 chipset at PCIe 3.0 x4, with M2_2 also supporting SATA. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out the storage connectivity, and the board is Intel Optane Memory Ready. An extended PWM heatsink and the M.2 Shield Frozr thermal cover help manage heat across high-demand workloads. Networking combines a Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps controller and an Intel I219V 1 Gbps controller, providing dual-LAN flexibility alongside MSI LAN Manager software for traffic prioritisation. On the USB front, the back panel features a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port capable of 20 Gb/s, alongside USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and USB 2.0 ports. An internal USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gb/s Type-C header adds further front-panel options. Display output options include HDMI 2.0b (up to 4K 60Hz with HDR) and DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K 60Hz), serving integrated-graphics configurations. The Realtek ALC897 codec delivers 7.1-channel HD audio with S/PDIF optical output. RGB enthusiasts will find two 4-pin RGB headers and two 3-pin RAINBOW (ARGB) headers alongside an EZ LED Control switch and four EZ Debug LEDs for rapid fault diagnosis. Expansion slots include two PCIe x16 slots (primary at PCIe 4.0 via 11th Gen CPU; secondary at PCIe 3.0 x4 via chipset) and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, with 2-Way AMD CrossFire supported. Five system fan headers plus a dedicated water-pump connector give builders comprehensive cooling control. Key Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel B560 - Socket: LGA1200 - Memory: 4x DDR4 slots, max 128 GB, up to 5066 MHz (OC, 1DPC 1R) - Storage: 3x M.2 (Key-M); 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (CPU, 11th Gen only), 2x PCIe 3.0 x4 (chipset); 6x SATA 6 Gb/s - Expansion: 2x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 - LAN: Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps + Intel I219V 1 Gbps - USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps Type-C (rear), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-C (internal), 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps, 8x USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-CH HD, S/PDIF out - Display: HDMI 2.0b + DisplayPort 1.4 (both 4K 60Hz) - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Warranty: 3 Years