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MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi

Micro-ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 12-phase VRM · 7

Quality
66
VRM
37
Value
69
Amazon
$180
MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
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$180
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Overall65.8
VRM37.0
Chipset75.0
Expansion / storage104.0
Connectivity73.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price69.5
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Written analysis

MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi at a glance

The MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi uses the Micro-ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and B860M chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8800 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 37.0, placing the power delivery in the entry-level class. The board lists 12 CPU power phases, 60 A power stages in a 12+1+1+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is best paired with mainstream 65–105 W-class processors and good case airflow.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 104.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 4 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 3 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280, 2260, 2242. That is enough NVMe capacity for a multi-drive gaming or creator setup without immediately relying on an add-in card.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 73.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 ; wired networking is Realtek® 8126 5Gbps LAN at up to 5000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 7 rear connections and 9 front-panel connections. USB4 Type-C is available at the rear. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 40.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® ALC897 Codec. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 65.80, a strong performance-class result. This is the practical sweet spot for a powerful gaming or productivity PC without paying for every flagship extra.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 69.5—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
MSI
Motherboard
MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
Chipset / socket
B860M / LGA 1851
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$180
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 19 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
12 (60 A)
Power design
12+1+1+1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 8800 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
4
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
3

Storage

M.2 slots
3
M.2 lengths
2280, 2260, 2242
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K 60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K 60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB4 Type-C
1
Front USB 2.0
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® 8126 5Gbps LAN
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
5000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
320MHz
Bands
['2.4GHz', '5GHz', '6GHz']
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC897 Codec
Analog jacks
—
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
No
Clear CMOS
Yes
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode. Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory and CUDIMM. Max overclocking frequency depends on the memory configuration: 1DPC 1R up to 8800+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R up to 7200+ MT/s, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ MT/s, and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s. Supports Intel® POR Speed and JEDEC Speed.
Display notes
The Type-C DisplayPort is a Thunderbolt™ 4 port, supporting UHBR20. Video outputs are available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Expansion notes
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU). PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset). PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset). PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset).
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 2280, 2260, 2242 · From CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2280, 2260 · From Chipset
M.2_3
4.0 2 · 2280 · From Chipset
USB notes
Includes one Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) Type-C port on the rear panel. Features an internal header (JTBT5) for a Thunderbolt 5 add-in card.
Audio notes
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Networking notes
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot. Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, up to 5.8Gbps. Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be. Bluetooth supports MLO, 4KQAM.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 3 chassis · 2 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM · Thunderbolt
Dimensions
24.4cm x 24.4cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Memory Support 8800 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8800+ MT/s
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MT/s

Supports Intel® POR Speed and JEDEC Speed
Supports Memory Overclocking and Intel® XMP 3.0
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory
Supports CUDIMM

Graphics

1x HDMI™
Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
1x DisplayPort
Support DisplayPort 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
1x Type-C DisplayPort
Thunderbolt™ 4 port, supporting DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 over USB Type-C, with a maximum resolution of 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz*
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Expansion slots

4x PCI-E x16 slot
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)

Storage

3x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 , supports 2280 devices
4x SATA 6G

USB

2x USB 2.0 (Rear)
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 5Gbps Type C (Rear)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
1x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)

Internal I/O

1x Thunderbolt5 card connector(JTBT5, support RTD3)
1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
1x CPU Fan
1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
3x System Fan
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
1x Com Port (JCOM)
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
2x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
4x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports

Rear I/O

DisplayPort
Keyboard / Mouse
USB 5Gbps Type-A
5G LAN
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Audio Connectors
HDMI™
Thunderbolt™ 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
USB 2.0
Clear CMOS Button
USB 10Gbps Type-A
USB 5Gbps Type-C

Wireless

Intel® Wi-Fi 7
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be

Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM

Audio

Realtek® ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

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