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MSI B450-A PRO MAX
AM4B450ATXDDR41 M.2
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Full Specifications
Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.
SocketAM4
ChipsetB450
Form FactorATX
ColorBrown / Black
Memory TypeDDR4
Memory Slots4
Max Memory64 GB
Max Speed4133 MHz
ECC SupportNo
M.2 Slots1
M.2 Details2242/2260/2280/22110 M-key
SATA 6 Gb/s Ports6
About This Product
The MSI B450-A PRO MAX is an ATX AM4 motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen processors. It offers a standard feature set for its B450 chipset, suitable for general computing and gaming with mid-range GPUs. This board provides adequate power delivery for most Ryzen 3000 series CPUs, but may struggle with higher-end overclocked Ryzen 7 or 9 processors. It is a cost-effective option for users building a budget to mid-range system.
Pros
- Good value for AM4 platform
- Supports DDR4 memory up to 64GB
- ATX form factor for expandability
- Adequate VRMs for most Ryzen CPUs
Cons
- B450 chipset lacks PCIe Gen4
- No integrated Wi-Fi
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