MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wifi DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The MSI B850 Gaming Plus WiFi is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD B850 chipset, designed for the AM5 socket and compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors. It pairs next-generation connectivity with MSI's tool-free EZ DIY ecosystem, making it a capable platform for gamers and PC builders who want future-ready features without moving to the top-tier X870E chipset. At the heart of its connectivity offering is Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), delivered via a pre-installed M.2 Key-E wireless module. The adapter supports tri-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 320 MHz channel width, MU-MIMO transmit and receive, MLO (Multi-Link Operation), and 4K-QAM modulation, achieving wireless speeds up to 5.8 Gbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. For wired networking the board carries a 5G (5 Gigabit) Ethernet LAN port managed by MSI's AI LAN Manager software, which classifies and prioritises latency-sensitive gaming traffic automatically. Memory support spans four DDR5 UDIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. Under the AMD EXPO overclocking profile, Ryzen 9000 series CPUs can push DDR5 to 8200+ MT/s in a single-rank, single-DIMM-per-channel configuration, while JEDEC-standard speeds range from 4800 to 5600 MT/s. The board also supports CUDIMM in Clock Driver bypass mode. Storage is handled by three M.2 slots: M.2_1 (CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x4 for Ryzen 9000/7000), M.2_2 (CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x4), and M.2_3 (chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x2), supplemented by four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 or 7000 processors. MSI's EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsinks and tool-free EZ M.2 CLIP II retention system allow SSD installation and removal with a single finger. Power delivery uses a 12+2+1 Duet Rail digital VRM fed by dual 8-pin CPU power connectors plus a supplemental 8-pin PCIe power connector. MSI's Performance Preset (PBO Auto / PBO Enable) and Pro Thermal Point profiles let users configure power limits and CPU temperature ceilings (85°C, 75°C, or 65°C) directly in Click BIOS 5, while Config TDP provides ECO Mode (65 W) and custom PPT/TDC/EDC settings. Audio is provided by the Realtek ALC897 codec supporting 7.1-channel High Definition Audio. The rear I/O includes a DisplayPort 1.2 output (up to 4K 60 Hz, dependent on APU support), two USB 10 Gbps Type-C ports, one USB 10 Gbps Type-A port, one USB 5 Gbps Type-A port, and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports. Internal headers add four USB 5 Gbps Type-A, one USB 5 Gbps Type-C, and four USB 2.0 connections for front-panel use. RGB lighting headers include three ARGB V2 connectors and one standard RGB connector. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: AMD B850 - Socket: AM5 (Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000) - Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, max 256 GB, DDR5-4800–5600 (JEDEC), up to DDR5-8200+ MT/s (OC/EXPO) - Primary PCIe slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU, Ryzen 9000/7000) - M.2 slots: 3 (PCIe 5.0 x4 / PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 4.0 x2) - SATA: 4x SATA 6 Gb/s - Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, up to 5.8 Gbps, MU-MIMO, MLO, 4K-QAM - Bluetooth: 5.4 - LAN: 5 Gigabit Ethernet with AI LAN Manager - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio - VRM: 12+2+1 Duet Rail, dual 8-pin CPU power - USB (rear): 2x USB 10Gbps Type-C, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4x USB 2.0 - Display: 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (4K 60 Hz, APU-dependent) - RGB: 3x ARGB V2, 1x RGB header - Form factor: ATX