MSI B760 Gaming Plus Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on Intel's B760 chipset and designed around the LGA 1700 socket. It is compatible with 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron processors, giving builders a flexible upgrade path within the same platform. Memory performance is a standout characteristic of this board. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support a maximum installed capacity of 192 GB. Speeds begin at DDR5 4800 MHz (JEDEC) and scale via XMP 3.0 profiles to 6800+ MHz in single-rank, single-DIMM-per-channel configurations. MSI's Memory Boost technology and an SMT (Surface Mount Technology) welding process on the slots are credited in the source documentation for improved signal integrity at high frequencies. Storage options include two M.2 slots — the primary slot (CPU-direct) supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and accepts drives up to 110 mm in length, while the secondary slot (chipset) supports both PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes. Both M.2 slots are covered by MSI's M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out storage, with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 supported across SATA devices. Connectivity is comprehensive. Wireless is handled by an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot, supporting the 6 GHz band at up to 2.4 Gbps (160 MHz channel), MU-MIMO TX/RX, and Bluetooth 5.3. Wired networking uses a Realtek RTL8125BG controller for 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. The rear I/O includes HDMI 2.1 (4K/60 Hz with HDR) and DisplayPort 1.4 (4K/60 Hz) outputs for systems using integrated graphics, plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports at 10 Gbps. Audio is provided by a Realtek ALC897 codec supporting 7.1-channel HD audio and S/PDIF output. For RGB enthusiasts, two JARGB_V2 addressable headers and one JRGB header are included. EZ Debug LEDs (four in total) aid troubleshooting during POST. Verifiable Specifications: - Chipset: Intel B760 - Socket: LGA 1700 - Form Factor: ATX (243.84 mm × 304.8 mm) - Memory: 4× DDR5, max 192 GB, DDR5 4800–6800+ MHz, XMP 3.0 - Storage: 2× M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4), 4× SATA 6G - Expansion: 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset), 3× PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset) - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz, up to 2.4 Gbps), Bluetooth 5.3 - LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel, S/PDIF out - Display Out: HDMI 2.1 (4K/60 Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K/60 Hz) - USB Rear: 4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C - OS Support: Windows 11 / Windows 10 (64-bit) - Warranty: 3 Years