MSI B460M Pro-VDH DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI B460M Pro-VDH is a Micro-ATX motherboard built around the Intel B460 chipset and designed for Intel's LGA1200 socket. It supports 10th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors, making it a versatile platform for home, office, and entry-level workstation builds that do not require CPU overclocking. Memory support is generous for this class of board: four DDR4 DIMM slots accommodate up to 128 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered RAM. Paired with Core i7 or i9 processors the board runs DDR4 at up to 2933 MHz; with Core i5 and below the ceiling is 2666 MHz. Dual-channel operation and Intel XMP profiles are both supported, giving builders flexibility to match memory kits from major brands tested by MSI under its compatibility program. Storage connectivity is a highlight. Two M.2 Key-M slots run at PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds — the first slot also supports SATA 6 Gb/s devices and accepts 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 form factors; the second slot is PCIe 3.0 x4 only and fits 2242, 2260, and 2280 drives. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports supplement the M.2 slots, and the B460 chipset enables RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 across SATA devices. Display output is uncommonly broad for a budget mATX board: an HDMI 1.4 port supports up to 4096×2160 at 30 Hz or 2560×1600 at 60 Hz; a DVI-D port covers up to 1920×1200 at 60 Hz; and a legacy VGA port handles up to 1920×1200 at 60 Hz. All three outputs rely on Intel integrated graphics present in compatible processors. Connectivity includes six USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports — four on the rear panel and two via an internal header — plus six USB 2.0 ports distributed between the rear panel and internal headers. Networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller; there is no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Audio is delivered by a Realtek ALC892 codec supporting 7.1-channel HD Audio output. Fan management covers a 4-pin CPU fan header, a 4-pin water-pump header, and two 4-pin system fan headers, all addressable through MSI's Total Fan Control interface. RGB enthusiasts will find a 4-pin 12 V RGB header and a 3-pin addressable RAINBOW LED header on board. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro-ATX, 9.6 in. × 9.6 in. (24.4 cm × 24.4 cm) - Socket / Chipset: LGA1200 / Intel B460 - Supported CPUs: 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4× DDR4 DIMM; up to 128 GB; DDR4-2933 (i7/i9) / DDR4-2666 (i5 and below); Dual-channel; XMP supported - Expansion: 1× PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU); 2× PCIe x1 (PCH) - Storage: 4× SATA 6 Gb/s; 2× M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4); RAID 0/1/5/10 (SATA) - Display Output: 1× HDMI, 1× DVI-D, 1× VGA - USB: 6× USB 3.2 Gen 1; 6× USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC892, 7.1-CH HD Audio - LAN: Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit - Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: None - Warranty: 3 Years