MSI B760 Gaming Plus WIFI DDR5 Motherboard

The MSI B760 Gaming Plus WIFI is an ATX form-factor motherboard built on Intel’s B760 chipset and designed for the LGA 1700 socket. It supports Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation processors, as well as Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron processors, making it a versatile platform for both new builds and upgrades. Memory performance is a highlight of this board. Four DDR5 slots accommodate up to 192 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered memory, with support for speeds up to DDR5 6800 MHz under overclocking conditions (1 DIMM per channel, single-rank). Intel XMP 3.0 profiles are supported, allowing straightforward memory tuning. The 12+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK, combined with an 8-pin plus 4-pin CPU power configuration, provides a stable power delivery foundation for demanding workloads. Storage connectivity is handled by two M.2 slots — one driven directly from the CPU at PCIe 4.0 x4 (supporting lengths from 2242 up to 22110), and one from the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode (supporting 2242 to 2280). Both M.2 slots benefit from the M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution. Four SATA 6 Gbps ports round out mass storage, with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 arrays. The primary PCIe x16 slot (PCI_E1) operates at PCIe 4.0 x16 from the CPU, ideal for a discrete graphics card. Three additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (from chipset) provide expansion headroom for capture cards, sound cards, or other peripherals. Networking is handled by an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module pre-installed in the Key-E M.2 slot, supporting MU-MIMO, the 6 GHz band (160 MHz channel width) for up to 2.4 Gbps throughput, and Bluetooth 5.3. Wired connectivity is provided by a Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gbps LAN controller. The rear I/O panel includes HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 60 Hz) and DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K 60 Hz) for integrated graphics output, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, four USB 2.0 ports, and an S/PDIF optical output. Audio is managed by a Realtek ALC897 codec offering 7.1-channel high-definition audio. Four EZ Debug LEDs assist with troubleshooting during POST. RGB expansion is supported via two addressable Gen 2 (ARGB) headers and one standard RGB header. The PCB measures 243.84 mm × 304.8 mm (standard ATX) and is constructed with a 6-layer design using 2 oz thickened copper for improved signal integrity and thermal performance. The board ships with a 3-year manufacturer warranty and supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). Key Specifications: – Chipset: Intel B760 – Socket: LGA 1700 – CPU Support: Intel Core 12th / 13th / 14th Gen; Pentium Gold; Celeron – Memory: 4× DDR5, max 192 GB, up to 6800 MHz (OC, 1DPC 1R); XMP 3.0 – Primary GPU Slot: PCIe 4.0 x16 (from CPU) – Storage: 2× M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4), 4× SATA 6 Gbps; RAID 0/1/5/10 – Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz, up to 2.4 Gbps), Bluetooth 5.3 – LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gbps – Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio, S/PDIF out – Rear USB: 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 4× USB 2.0 – Display Out: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60 Hz) – Form Factor: ATX (243.84 mm × 304.8 mm) – Warranty: 3 Years