Tired of tangled cables and unstable performance when you push your Ryzen 7000 to the limit? MSIs latest board solves that. The MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E ATX AMD Socket AM5 Motherboard moves power and fan connectors to the rear, cleans up your build, and delivers the power you need for nonstop gaming. Within the first 100 words youll see how the back-connect layout and aggressive VRM keep your system fast and tidy.
MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E ATX AMD Socket AM5 Motherboard
This ATX motherboard is built for gamers and creators who run AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 or 9000 series CPUs. It supports up to 256 GB DDR5, offers three M.2 slots, and includes Wi-Fi 6E plus 2.5 Gb Ethernet for fast, reliable connections. The design focuses on clean cable routing and solid power delivery for demanding workloads.
Benefits
- Cleaner builds thanks to rear-connect power and fan pins.
- Stable high-frame-rate gaming with 12+2+1 Duet Rail Power.
- MSIs Wi-Fi 6E keeps your game sessions lag-free.
- Extended heatsink lowers temperatures during long sessions.
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot speeds up load times for SSDs.
- 2.5 Gb Ethernet delivers low-latency online play.
Features
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for ultra-fast storage
- 2.5G Ethernet for low latency networking
- Wi-Fi 6E integrated for high-speed wireless
- 12+2+1 Duet Rail Power for stable CPU delivery
- Extended heatsink keeps VRM cool under load
- Back-connect design simplifies cable management
- Supports up to 256 GB DDR5 memory
- Three M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0/5.0 options
Specifications
| Processor |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
256 GB |
| Supported processor sockets |
Socket AM5 |
| Compatible processor series |
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Processor socket |
Socket AM5 |
| Processor manufacturer |
AMD |
| Memory |
| Maximum internal memory |
256 GB |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) |
8200 MHz |
| Supported memory clock speeds |
4800,5600,6400,8200 MHz |
| ECC сompatibility |
Non-ECC |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Supported memory types |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Storage controllers |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| Number of HDDs supported |
4 |
| Number of storage drives supported |
7 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, Micro SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Internal I/O |
| Number of RGB LED pin headers |
3 |
| RGB LED pin header |
Yes |
| Number of water pump connectors |
1 |
| Number of CPU fan connectors |
4 |
| CPU fan connector |
Yes |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Yes |
| Total number of SATA connectors |
4 |
| Number of SATA connectors |
0 |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
4 |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
4 |
| Rear panel I/O ports |
| DisplayPort version |
1.2 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
4 |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| LAN controller |
Realtek RTL8125D |
| Ethernet interface type |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Features |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 11 x64 |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC897 |
| Motherboard chipset |
AMD B850 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Component for |
PC |
| Expansion slots |
| 3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
4.0 |
| 3rd M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
4.0 |
| 2nd M.2 largest key size |
22110 |
| 1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
5.0 |
| 1st M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
3 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots |
1 |
| BIOS |
| System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version |
3.7 |
| ACPI version |
6.5 |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Depth |
304.8 mm |
| Width |
243.8 mm |
| Other features |
| Maximum internal memory |
256 GB |
| mSATA ports quantity |
0 |
