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MSI · LGA 1700 · B760

MSI B760 Gaming Plus

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 12-phase VRM · 6E

Quality
55
VRM
37
Value
77
Amazon
$134
MSI B760 Gaming Plus
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$134
Available Updated 3 days, 17 hours ago Prime FBA
Overall54.6
VRM37.0
Chipset65.0
Expansion / storage74.0
Connectivity54.0
Audio43.0
Quality / price77.3
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Written analysis

MSI B760 Gaming Plus at a glance

The MSI B760 Gaming Plus uses the ATX form factor, LGA 1700 socket, and B760 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 6800 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

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 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 74.0: well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 4.0. Physical expansion includes 5 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 54.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The recorded USB provision is 7 rear connections and 7 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

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

Audio

The audio score is 43.0. 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. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 54.60, a mainstream result. The essential platform features are covered, while premium I/O and tuning extras are more selective.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 77.3—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 B760 Gaming Plus
Chipset / socket
B760 / LGA 1700
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$134
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 17 hours ago

VRM

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

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 6800 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 4.0
x16 physical
5
x16 Gen 4
2
x16 Gen 3
3

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
22110, 2280, 2260, 2242
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K 60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K 60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Front USB 2.0
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
3

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
6E
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.3

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC897 Codec
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC and un-buffered memory. Maximum overclocking frequency depends on the memory configuration: 1DPC 1R up to 6800+ MHz, 1DPC 2R up to 6400+ MHz, 2DPC 1R up to 6000+ MHz, and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MHz.
Display notes
HDMI 2.1 supports HDR. 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 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E5 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
M.2_1
4.0 4 · 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242 · From CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · SATA · 2280, 2260, 2242 · From Chipset — SATA8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot.
Audio notes
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Networking notes
The Wireless module is an Intel Wi-Fi 6E, pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot. It supports MU-MIMO TX/RX and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz availability may depend on country regulations and will be ready in Windows 11. Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11. Bluetooth supports FIPS, FISMA.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 5 chassis · 2 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

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, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Memory Support DDR5 6800+(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz
Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz

Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Graphics

1x HDMI™
Support HDMI™ 2.1 with HDR, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
1x DisplayPort
Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Expansion slots

5x PCI-E x16 slot
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E5 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)

Storage

2x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
4x SATA 6G
* SATA8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot.

USB

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

Internal I/O

1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x CPU Fan
1x Pump Fan
5x System Fan
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
1x Printer Port (JLPT)
1x Com Port (JCOM)
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
2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 5Gbps Type C ports

Rear I/O

Keyboard / Mouse
DisplayPort
2.5G LAN
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Audio Connectors
USB 2.0
HDMI™
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C)
S/PDIF-OUT

Wireless

Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax

Supports Bluetooth® 5.3, FIPS, FISMA

* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11.
** Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.

Audio

Realtek® ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output

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