MSI B760M Gaming Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The MSI B760M Gaming WiFi is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel B760 chipset, designed for gamers and enthusiasts who want a feature-rich platform without moving up to a full-ATX footprint. It supports Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors along with Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron processors via the LGA 1700 socket, making it a versatile choice for current and recent Intel CPU owners. Memory performance is a clear priority here. The board carries two DDR5 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 128 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered memory. The JEDEC base frequency is DDR5-4800, while overclocked profiles reach DDR5-8000+ MHz in a single-rank, single-DIMM-per-channel configuration. Intel XMP 3.0 is supported, enabling one-click memory tuning through the BIOS. Storage options are generous for this form factor. Two M.2 slots are present: the first draws its lanes directly from the CPU and supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 for drives in 2280, 2260, or 2242 lengths; the second, sourced from the chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode in the same physical sizes. Four SATA 6 Gbps ports round out the storage complement, with a note that the SATA7 port becomes unavailable when an M.2 SATA drive is installed in the second M.2 slot. MSI's M.2 Shield Frozr thermal cover sits over the M.2 slots, and a 7 W/mK thermal pad is used across the MOSFET area to help manage heat during sustained workloads. Connectivity is a strong suit. Wireless networking is handled by an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module pre-installed in a Key-E M.2 slot, supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands at up to 160 MHz channel width and theoretical speeds up to 2.4 Gbps, along with MU-MIMO. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. Wired networking is served by a Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps controller. The rear panel and internal headers together provide twelve USB ports across USB 2.0 and USB 5 Gbps Type-A form factors. Display output relies on processor-integrated graphics and includes HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz with HDR), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60 Hz), and a VGA port. Audio is managed by a Realtek ALC897 codec with 7.1-channel HD audio and S/PDIF output. Lighting is supported through two Addressable V2 ARGB headers and one standard RGB header, plus four EZ Debug LEDs for straightforward troubleshooting. --- Verified Specifications --- Chipset: Intel B760 Socket: LGA 1700 CPU Support: Intel Core 12th / 13th / 14th Gen; Pentium Gold; Celeron Memory: 2x DDR5 DIMM; max 128 GB; DDR5-4800 (JEDEC) to DDR5-8000+ (OC); XMP 3.0 Expansion: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU); 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 (chipset) Storage: 2x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; one also SATA); 4x SATA 6 Gbps Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz, 160 MHz, up to 2.4 Gbps); Bluetooth 5.3 LAN: Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps Audio: Realtek ALC897; 7.1-ch HD; S/PDIF out USB (rear): 2x USB 2.0; 4x USB 5 Gbps Type-A USB (front headers): 4x USB 2.0; 2x USB 5 Gbps Type-A Display: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz + HDR); DP 1.4 (4K 60 Hz); VGA RAID: 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA) RGB: 2x ARGB V2; 1x RGB; 4x EZ Debug LED TPM: Header supporting TPM 2.0