MSI B760M Gaming Plus Wifi6e Gen5 DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The MSI B760M Gaming Plus WiFi 6E Gen5 is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on Intel’s B760 chipset, designed for Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron processors using the LGA 1700 socket. Its compact 243.84 mm × 243.84 mm footprint makes it a practical choice for space-conscious gaming or productivity builds without sacrificing feature depth. At the heart of the power delivery is a 12+1+1 Duet Rail power system paired with dual CPU power connectors (8-pin + 4-pin) and MSI’s Core Boost technology, allowing the board to handle sustained workloads reliably. MOSFET thermal pads rated at 7W/mK and an extended heatsink contribute to stable thermal management during intensive sessions. Memory support spans four DDR5 slots with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. Speeds range from 4800 MT/s (JEDEC) up to 7200+ MT/s under XMP 3.0 overclocking in a 1DPC 1R configuration, with dual-channel support across all configurations. MSI’s Memory Boost technology and SMT-welded slots are designed to maintain signal integrity at high frequencies. The primary PCIe slot (PCI_E1) runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 sourced directly from the CPU, enabling compatibility with next-generation graphics cards. A PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (PCI_E3) and a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (PCI_E2) provide additional expansion. Storage is served by two M.2 slots—both supporting PCIe 4.0 x4, with the second also supporting SATA mode—alongside four SATA 6G ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support. Connectivity is a strong point. Wireless is handled by an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands at up to 2.4 Gbps with MU-MIMO, complemented by Bluetooth 5.3. Wired networking is provided by a Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN controller. USB options include rear-panel USB 10 Gbps Type-A, USB 5 Gbps Type-A and Type-C headers, and USB 2.0 ports across front and rear. Display output supports up to two HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 1.4 connections (4K 60Hz maximum, available with processors featuring integrated graphics). Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio. Onboard RGB includes two ARGB V2 headers, one standard RGB header, and four EZ Debug LEDs for straightforward troubleshooting. The board also carries a TPM 2.0 header and supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: mATX, 243.84 mm × 243.84 mm – Chipset: Intel B760 – Socket: LGA 1700 – CPU Support: Intel Core 12th / 13th / 14th Gen; Pentium Gold; Celeron – Memory: 4× DDR5 slots; max 256 GB; JEDEC 4800–5600 MT/s; XMP 3.0 OC up to 7200+ MT/s (1DPC 1R) – Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) – M.2: 2× M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_2 also SATA); supports 2242/2260/2280 – SATA: 4× SATA 6 Gbps; RAID 0/1/5/10 – LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G – Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (MU-MIMO, up to 2.4 Gbps, 160 MHz); Bluetooth 5.3 – USB Rear: 2× USB 10 Gbps Type-A, 2× USB 5 Gbps Type-A, 2× USB 2.0 – Display: 2× HDMI 2.1, 2× DisplayPort 1.4 (iGPU dependent) – Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-CH HD – PCB: 6-layer, 2 oz copper