The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Wi-Fi motherboard features an AM5 CPU socket and supports the B850 chipset. It has an ATX form factor, with support for Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 for a wide range of wireless connectivity options. The motherboard also includes Bluetooth 5.4 and HDMI 2.1, though it does not have integrated graphics or support for dual BIOS. The product also boasts easy overclocking, RGB lighting, and a 3-year warranty period.
The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Wi-Fi motherboard supports up to 256GB of memory, offering ample capacity for demanding tasks. It features 4 memory slots and supports DDR5 memory with a maximum RAM speed of 5600 MHz, which can be overclocked up to 8200 MHz. The board operates with dual memory channels, though it does not support ECC memory.
The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Wi-Fi motherboard offers a variety of connectivity options, including 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port. It also features an HDMI output and 1 RJ45 port for networking. While it lacks Thunderbolt support and older connectors like VGA or PS/2, the motherboard does support USB Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for high-speed data transfer.
The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Wi-Fi motherboard includes a variety of connectors for expandability. It offers 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port for additional devices. The board also features 4 USB 2.0 expansion ports, 4 SATA 3 connectors, and 3 M.2 sockets for storage devices. Additionally, it supports fan headers for cooling and includes a TPM connector for security, but lacks mSATA or U.2 connectors.
The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Wi-Fi motherboard includes 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, offering high-speed connectivity for expansion cards. It also has 1 PCIe x1 slot and 1 PCIe x4 slot for additional expansion options. However, it does not support PCIe 4.0, PCIe 2.0, or PCI slots, limiting compatibility with certain older cards.
The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Wi-Fi motherboard delivers high-quality audio with a 120 dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC) for clear sound. It supports 7.1 audio channels for an immersive audio experience and includes an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output. Additionally, there are 2 audio connectors for flexible speaker or headset connections.
The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Wi-Fi motherboard supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations, offering flexibility in storage setups for performance or redundancy. However, it does not support RAID 5, RAID 10, or RAID 0+1, limiting options for more complex storage arrays.
