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MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II

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MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II

AM4B450Micro-ATXDDR41 M.2

Price

$129

MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II

Full Specifications

Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.

SocketAM4

ChipsetB450

Form FactorMicro-ATX

ColorBlack

Memory TypeDDR4

Memory Slots2

Max Memory64 GB

Max Speed4133 MHz

ECC SupportNo

M.2 Slots1

M.2 Details2242/2260/2280 M-key

SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4

Available Prices

NeweggIn Stock

$129

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About This Product

The MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II is a budget-oriented Micro-ATX AM4 motherboard suitable for entry-level AMD Ryzen builds. It offers basic functionality for productivity and light gaming, but its two memory slots and limited VRM design restrict its suitability for high-end CPUs or extensive overclocking. Compared to other B450 boards, it provides a no-frills experience for users prioritizing cost over features.

Best for: Budget AM4 Builds

Pros

Cost-effective AM4 platform
Micro-ATX for compact builds
Supports Ryzen 1000-5000 series
Basic connectivity for office/light gaming

Cons

Only two RAM slots
Limited VRM for high-end CPUs
Basic feature set

Verdict
“Ideal for budget-conscious users building a basic AM4 system for productivity or light gaming.”

Full Specifications

Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.

SocketAM4

ChipsetB450

Form FactorMicro-ATX

ColorBlack

Memory TypeDDR4

Memory Slots2

Max Memory64 GB

Max Speed4133 MHz

ECC SupportNo

M.2 Slots1

M.2 Details2242/2260/2280 M-key

SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4

Compatible CPUs (20)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600AF

6C / 12T3.60 GHz65W

$35.90

AMD AMD Athlon 220GE 3.4 GHz Dual-Core OEM/Tray Processor

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E

12C / 24T3.70 GHz105W

AMD AMD Athlon X4 940 3.2 GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor

4C / 4T3.60 GHz65W

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

4C / 8T4.00 GHz35W

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Compatible RAM (20)

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8 GB

1x8GBDDR4-3000

$22.79

Crucial Ballistix 8 GB

1x8GBDDR4-3200

$22.79

Crucial Ballistix 8 GB

2x4GBDDR4-2400

$22.79

Crucial Ballistix 8 GB

1x8GBDDR4-2666

$22.79

Compatible Cases (20)

Zalman T6

Mid TowerGPU: 280mm

$29.99

Zalman T6 Mini

Mini TowerGPU: 250mm

$29.99

Zalman CUBIX

Mini TowerGPU: 260mm

$37.99

GameMax M60

Mid TowerGPU: 340mm

$38.97

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