The MSI B850 MLG Edition motherboard features an AM5 CPU socket and supports the B850 chipset, with a standard ATX form factor. It includes support for a wide range of Wi-Fi versions, from Wi-Fi 4 to the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), along with Bluetooth 5.4. The board offers RGB lighting for customization and easy overclocking capabilities. It also comes with an HDMI 2.1 output, and a 3-year warranty. While it lacks dual BIOS support and integrated graphics, the board is designed for easy BIOS resets and does not include aptX support.
The MSI B850 MLG Edition motherboard supports a maximum memory capacity of 256GB with DDR5 RAM across four memory slots and two memory channels. It is capable of overclocking RAM up to 8400 MHz, offering substantial performance potential. However, it does not support ECC memory, which means it is not designed for error-correcting memory modules.
The MSI B850 MLG Edition motherboard offers a wide range of connectivity options, including 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, and 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports. It also features HDMI output for video, an RJ45 Ethernet port for network connectivity, and USB Type-C support. Notably, it lacks Thunderbolt, eSATA, and VGA connectors, while offering no DisplayPort or DVI outputs.
The MSI B850 MLG Edition motherboard includes a variety of connectors for expandability, such as 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 4 USB 3.0 ports through expansion. It features 4 M.2 sockets for storage and has 8 fan headers for cooling solutions. Additionally, it supports a TPM connector for added security but does not include mSATA or U.2 sockets, and lacks SATA 2 connectors.
The MSI B850 MLG Edition motherboard features a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-performance graphics or expansion cards, along with a PCIe x4 slot for additional expansion needs. It also includes a PCIe x1 slot for smaller add-ons, while lacking support for PCIe 4.0 or PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, and older PCI slots. The board does not include PCIe 2.0 x16 or PCIe x8 slots.
The MSI B850 MLG Edition motherboard delivers high-quality audio with a 120 dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC) and supports 7.1 audio channels for immersive sound. It also includes an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output and features 2 audio connectors for additional sound device connections.
The MSI B850 MLG Edition motherboard supports several RAID configurations, including RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), and RAID 0 for flexible storage management and performance. However, it does not support RAID 5 or RAID 0+1.
