MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II AM4 Micro-ATX DDR4 Motherboard

MSI built the B450M-A PRO MAX II for builders who want a simple, dependable AM4 platform at the lowest possible cost. It runs the AMD B450 chipset with a Core Boost digital power design, keeping the layout direct for office and budget builds.

Key Highlights:

• Broad AM4 CPU Support: The AM4 socket accepts Ryzen 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series processors, plus Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics.
• Dual-Channel DDR4: Two DIMM slots support speeds reaching 4133+ MT/s (OC), with DDR4 Boost isolating memory traces to improve signal stability.
• Gen3 x4 M.2 Slot: Delivers up to 32Gbps of bandwidth to speed up boot and application loads.
• Four SATA 6Gbps Ports: Room to connect SSDs and hard drives for storage or backup.
• Realtek 2.5G LAN: An RTL8125BG controller delivers 2.5-gigabit wired networking, meaning faster downloads and steadier streaming than standard Gigabit boards.
• AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen1: AMD-backed technology provides a more stable connection and higher USB speeds for peripherals.
• Dual Display Outputs: HDMI 2.0b at 4K 60Hz and a DVI-D port, active only with a CPU that has integrated graphics.
• 8-Channel Audio Boost: A high-definition audio codec with Audio Boost technology delivers clearer in-game and media sound.
• Mixed USB Ports: Six USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and six USB 2.0 ports cover essential peripherals without a hub.
• PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot: Drives modern graphics cards, with an additional PCIe 2.0 x1 slot for expansion cards.