MSI B850 MLG EDITION is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed specifically for gamers and professionals using AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors on Socket AM5. Engineered with the AMD B850 chipset, it delivers exceptional speed and connectivity with DDR5 memory support up to DDR5-8400+ (OC) for lightning-fast multitasking and gaming responsiveness.

This motherboard features a robust 14+2+1 Duet Rail power design and advanced thermal solutions including heavy plated VRM heatsinks with 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads to maintain optimum performance under intense workloads. The MLG-themed aesthetic combined with an 8-layer server-grade PCB and 2oz thick copper layers ensures durability and stability.

Expand your system with four M.2 slots including two PCIe 5.0 x4 Gen5 slots capable of up to 128Gbps bandwidth, plus two PCIe 4.0 slots and four SATA 6Gbps ports, enabling massive and flexible storage options with RAID 0/1/10 support. The EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II keeps your high-speed NVMe SSDs cool to avoid thermal throttling.

Connectivity is state-of-the-art, featuring a pre-installed Wi-Fi 7 module (in the M.2 Key-E slot) with multi-band support and Bluetooth 5.4 for ultra-fast wireless connections. The Realtek 8126 5G LAN controller provides ultra-low latency and 5Gbps wired network speeds. Rear I/O includes USB 20Gbps Type-C, multiple USB 10Gbps and 5Gbps ports for versatile peripheral support.

Experience enhanced visuals with HDMI 2.1 FRL supporting up to 8K@60Hz when a compatible processor with integrated graphics is used. High-definition 7.1-channel audio is powered by the Realtek ALC4080 codec featuring Audio Boost 5 technology, delivering immersive gaming sound.

Installation and upgradability are simplified thanks to MSI’s EZ DIY features including a pre-installed I/O shield, EZ PCIe Release button for easy GPU installation, and tool-less M.2 shield designs. Use MSI Center software for tuning, hardware monitoring, AI-enhanced LAN management, and Mystic Light RGB control.

This motherboard is an ideal choice for users seeking cutting-edge technology, future-proof expansion, and the best AMD AM5 platform experience.

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Key Highlights:

• AMD Socket AM5 with B850 chipset supports Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 series processors


• Quad M.2 slots (2x PCIe 5.0 x4 Gen5, 2x PCIe 4.0) plus 4 SATA 6Gbps ports


• DDR5 Memory support up to 8400+ MT/s (OC), dual channel


• PCIe 5.0 primary x16 slot with EZ PCIe Release


• Pre-installed Wi-Fi 7 module & Bluetooth 5.4


• Realtek 5Gbps LAN for ultra-fast wired connectivity


• HDMI 2.1 support for up to 8K@60Hz resolution


• Realtek ALC4080 7.1-channel high-fidelity audio


• EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II for SSD thermal protection


• Robust power design and enhanced cooling solutions