GIGABYTE AMD B450M S2H Ultra Durable DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The Gigabyte B450M S2H is a micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD B450 chipset and designed for AMD Socket AM4 processors. It supports a wide range of AMD CPUs, including Ryzen 5000 series, 3rd Gen Ryzen, 2nd Gen Ryzen, 1st Gen Ryzen, and Athlon processors with Radeon Vega graphics, making it a versatile foundation for a budget gaming PC or general-purpose workstation. Memory support comes via two DDR4 DIMM slots accommodating up to 32 GB of dual-channel non-ECC unbuffered RAM. The board’s Digital VRM solution with Low RDS MOSFETs helps deliver stable power delivery to the processor, which is particularly important during sustained workloads. Storage connectivity is handled by four SATA 3 ports alongside one PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 slot that supports both PCIe NVMe and SATA modes, enabling fast solid-state storage without bottlenecks. Expansion is covered by one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a discrete graphics card and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for additional cards. Display output options include HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports, giving users flexibility when using processors with integrated Radeon Vega graphics. Networking is handled by Gigabyte’s exclusive Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN controller with bandwidth management for a stable wired connection. USB connectivity totals eight ports (four USB 3.1 and two USB 2.0 rear I/O, as described in source data). Audio is driven by a Realtek ALC887 codec paired with high-quality audio capacitors and an audio noise guard, separating audio circuitry from digital interference for cleaner sound. The board also features RGB Fusion support with a dedicated RGB LED strip header for 7-colour lighting customisation, and Smart Fan 5 with five temperature sensors and two hybrid fan headers for flexible thermal management. Anti-sulfur resistor design adds longevity in humid or industrial environments, and CEC 2019 readiness supports energy-saving compliance. Verifiable Specifications: – Chipset: AMD B450 – Form Factor: Micro-ATX (24.4 x 19.5 cm) – CPU Socket: AM4 – Memory: 2 x DDR4 DIMM, dual channel, up to 32 GB – Storage: 4 x SATA 3, 1 x M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4, NVMe & SATA) – Expansion: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 – Display: HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub – USB: USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 ports – Audio: Realtek ALC887 – LAN: Realtek 8118 Gaming (1 Gbps) – RGB: RGB LED strip header (RGB Fusion) – Fan Headers: 2 x Hybrid (Smart Fan 5) – Weight: 454 g – Model Year: 2018