MSI MPG B560I Gaming Edge Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MPG B560I Gaming Edge WiFi is a Mini-ITX motherboard built on Intel's B560 chipset, designed for compact, high-performance gaming and productivity systems. Measuring just 6.7 × 6.7 inches, it fits neatly into small-form-factor cases while delivering a feature set typically associated with larger boards. The board supports Intel 10th and 11th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors via the LGA1200 socket. Two DDR4 memory slots accommodate up to 64 GB of non-ECC unbuffered RAM, with JEDEC speeds of up to 3200 MHz on 11th Gen CPUs and overclocked profiles reaching up to 5200 MHz (1DPC 1R) through Intel XMP support. Storage is well-covered for a Mini-ITX design: two M.2 slots (the primary slot supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 on 11th Gen CPUs, and PCIe 3.0 x4 on 10th Gen) are joined by four SATA 6Gb/s ports, giving builders flexibility for NVMe SSDs and traditional drives alike. The single PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 on 11th Gen and PCIe 3.0 on 10th Gen. Connectivity is a standout feature. Wireless is handled by the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 module, supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands at up to 2.4 Gbps, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E), MU-MIMO TX/RX, and Bluetooth 5.2. Wired networking relies on a Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps LAN controller. The rear panel also provides HDMI 2.0b (4K 60 Hz) and DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 5120×3200 60 Hz) outputs for systems using integrated graphics. USB options include two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports, and six USB 2.0 ports across internal headers and the back panel. Audio is provided by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel high-definition sound. The power design features a 6+2+1 phase layout with an 8-pin CPU power connector and MOSFET thermal pads rated at 7 W/mK, complemented by M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks on both M.2 slots. RGB enthusiasts will find a 4-pin RGB LED connector and a 3-pin addressable RAINBOW LED connector onboard, along with four EZ Debug LEDs for straightforward troubleshooting. An 8-layer PCB constructed with 2 oz thickened copper material rounds out the build quality. The board ships with a pre-installed I/O shield. — Verified Specifications — • Form Factor: Mini-ITX (6.7 × 6.7 in.) • Socket: LGA1200 • Chipset: Intel B560 • CPU Support: Intel 10th & 11th Gen Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron • Memory: 2× DDR4 slots, max 64 GB, up to 5200 MHz (OC, 1DPC 1R) • PCIe: 1× PCIe x16 (4.0 on 11th Gen / 3.0 on 10th Gen) • M.2: 2× M.2 (M2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 on 11th Gen; M2_2: PCIe 3.0 x4) • SATA: 4× SATA 6Gb/s • Wi-Fi: Intel AX210, Wi-Fi 6E, up to 2.4 Gbps, Bluetooth 5.2 • LAN: Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps • Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD • USB (rear + headers): 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6× USB 2.0 • Display Output: 1× HDMI 2.0b (4K/60 Hz), 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (5120×3200/60 Hz) • Warranty: 3 Years