MSI B760M Mortar DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MAG B760M Mortar DDR4 is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel B760 chipset and designed for the LGA 1700 socket, making it compatible with Intel 12th and 13th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Its 243.84 mm x 243.84 mm footprint fits standard mATX cases while delivering a feature set that suits both gaming enthusiasts and demanding productivity workflows. At the heart of the board's power delivery is a 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System paired with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors. The 12-phase core power stage uses DrMOS components rated at 75 A each, while the integrated Core Boost technology is designed to maintain stable voltage under sustained multi-core loads. Memory support centres on four DDR4 DIMM slots, with XMP profiles validated by MSI's OC Lab reaching up to 5333+ MHz (OC). This makes the B760M Mortar DDR4 a straightforward choice for builders who already own a DDR4 kit and wish to retain it in a new Intel platform build. For storage, the board provides two M.2 slots: M.2_1 draws bandwidth directly from the CPU and supports PCIe 4.0 x4 at up to 64 Gbps, while M.2_2 connects through the chipset and supports both PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes. Both slots accommodate 2242, 2260, and 2280 form-factor drives. Four SATA 6 Gbps ports round out storage expansion, and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported across SATA devices. The primary PCIe slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, enabling current and future discrete graphics cards to operate at full bandwidth. A secondary PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot offer additional expansion headroom. Connectivity is a clear strength. The rear I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port running at 20 Gbps, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports at 10 Gbps, and legacy USB 2.0 ports. A front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header provides compatible case connectivity. Networking is handled by a Realtek 2.5 Gbps LAN controller. Onboard video output covers HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz with HDR support) and DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60 Hz) for use with processors featuring integrated graphics. Audio uses the Realtek ALC897 codec with an isolated audio signal path, high-quality capacitors, de-pop protection, and S/PDIF optical output, supporting up to 7.1-channel playback. The PCB is a 6-layer design built from IT150GS server-grade material with 2 oz thickened copper traces for improved signal integrity and thermal performance. An extended heatsink and M.2 Shield Frozr thermal covers help manage heat on both the VRM and storage devices. RGB customisation is supported through two ARGB Gen2 headers (5V addressable) and one standard RGB header (12V), all manageable via MSI's Mystic Light within the MSI Center software suite. Four EZ Debug LEDs assist with rapid POST troubleshooting. A dedicated water-pump header supporting up to 3 A provides control for AIO or custom loop cooling setups. Key Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel B760 - Socket: LGA 1700 - CPU Support: Intel 12th & 13th Gen Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron - Memory: 4x DDR4 slots, up to 5333+ MHz (OC), dual-channel, non-ECC unbuffered - Form Factor: mATX — 243.84 mm x 243.84 mm - PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset) - M.2: 2x (PCIe 4.0 x4; second slot also supports SATA) - SATA: 4x SATA 6 Gbps; RAID 0/1/5/10 - USB Rear: 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 4x USB 2.0 - LAN: Realtek 2.5 Gbps - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel, S/PDIF optical out - Video Out: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60 Hz) - VRM: 12+1+1 phases, DrMOS 75 A, dual 8-pin CPU power - PCB: 6-layer, IT150GS server-grade, 2 oz copper - OS Support: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit - Warranty: 3 Years