MSI MPG B760I Edge Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MPG B760I EDGE WIFI DDR4 is a Mini-ITX form-factor motherboard built around the Intel B760 chipset, designed for Intel 12th and 13th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors using the LGA 1700 socket. Despite its compact 170 mm x 170 mm footprint, it delivers a feature set typically associated with larger boards, making it a strong option for compact high-performance and gaming system builds. Memory support centres on two DDR4 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 64 GB total. The board supports standard JEDEC speeds from 2133 MHz and can reach up to 5333+ MHz in overclocked single-rank single-DIMM configurations via Intel XMP profiles. Dual-channel operation, non-ECC unbuffered modules, and a wide range of intermediate XMP frequencies are all supported. Expansion is handled by a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot reinforced with Steel Armor and heavy soldering for stability with heavy graphics cards. Storage connectivity includes two M.2 slots — both supporting 2280 devices — where M.2_1 connects directly to the CPU at up to PCIe 4.0 x4, and M.2_2 connects via the chipset at up to PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA. Both M.2 slots are covered by MSI’s M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution. Four SATA 6 Gbps ports round out onboard storage, with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support across SATA devices. Networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gbps wired LAN controller alongside an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot. The Wi-Fi 6E solution supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands at up to 160 MHz channel width, reaching up to 2.4 Gbps throughput, and includes MU-MIMO TX/RX and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatibility. Bluetooth 5.3 is also included. Display output is provided by one HDMI 2.1 port supporting up to 4K 60 Hz with HDR, and one DisplayPort 1.4 output supporting up to 8K 60 Hz, both relying on Intel integrated graphics. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 codec with 7.1-channel output capability. The rear I/O also includes two USB 2.0, four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port. Internal headers add further USB connectivity. The power delivery uses a Direct 8+1+1 phase VRM design. Thermal management includes an extended heatsink with heat-pipe, 7 W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, additional choke thermal pads, and pump fan header support for all-in-one or custom water cooling loops. MSI’s Frozr AI Cooling software can automatically adjust fan and pump speeds based on CPU and GPU temperatures. Four EZ Debug LEDs assist with troubleshooting during POST. RGB headers include one ARGB V2 and one standard RGB connector for lighting customisation. The board ships with a pre-installed I/O shield and an 8-layer server-grade PCB with 2 oz thickened copper. A TPM 2.0 header is present onboard. The board carries a 3-year warranty and supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). Key Specifications: – Chipset: Intel B760 – Form Factor: Mini-ITX, 170 mm x 170 mm – CPU Socket: LGA 1700 (12th/13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron) – Memory: 2x DDR4 DIMM, max 64 GB, up to 5333+ MHz (XMP OC), dual-channel – Expansion: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (from CPU) – Storage: 2x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; one also supports SATA), 4x SATA 6 Gbps, RAID 0/1/5/10 – Display: 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz HDR), 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (8K 60 Hz) – LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gbps – Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, up to 2.4 Gbps), Bluetooth 5.3 – Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel – USB Rear: 2x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C – VRM: Direct 8+1+1 phase – PCB: 8-layer, 2 oz copper – Warranty: 3 years