MSI B450M-A PRO MAX
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MSI B450M-A PRO MAX
Towards:home / office
Form Factor:micro-ATX
Socket:AM4
Chipset:AMD B450
BIOS:Ami
RAM slots:DDR4 2 sl
RAM form factor:DIMM
RAM clock:4133 MHz
Sound (channels):7.1
Connectors:HDMI, M.2
Power connector:24-pin
Processor power:4-pin
MSI MAX motherboards support Ryzen Matisse processors out of the box
2019 mid-range compact microATX motherboard with AMD AM4 processor socket. A good choice for users looking for a solid base for a versatile home PC, entry-level base station, or powerful all-in-one office computer. The board is based on the 2018 B450 chipset and supports all AMD processors with Zen and Zen2 microarchitecture. Provides full compatibility with any 3-generation 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 12-, 16-core AMD Ryzen 3/5/7/9 processors (Matisse/Pinnacle Ridge/Summit Ridge cores), APUs with integrated Radeon Vega graphics (Raven Ridge/Picasso) and low-cost Athlon Zen (Raven Ridge).
For stable operation with multi-core processors, MSI B450M-A PRO MAX motherboard is equipped with a 5-phase CPU power subsystem based on high-quality DrMOS components. With the ability to install two double-sided DDR4 modules, the board supports up to 32 GB of RAM at a clock speed of up to 4133 Hz. Such an impressive array will allow you to cope with any domestic, typical office and most professional tasks. For fast processing of large volumes of traffic with low latency, there is a Realtek RTL8111H network controller, and a full-fledged M.2 port makes it possible to install a high-speed SSD drive. There are two interface ports (HDMI, DVI-D) for displaying images from the video core built into the processor.
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ATX, socket LGA 1700, chipset Intel B760, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 5333 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket LGA 1700, chipset Intel Z790, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 5333 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, > 4 SATA3, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B650, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 7600 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, > 4 SATA3, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, M.2, LAN 5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket LGA 1700, chipset Intel H610, 2 x DDR4, DIMM, 3200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, M.2, no backlight
ATX, socket LGA 1700, chipset Intel B760, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 5333 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B550, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4400 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD X870E, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, USB4, HDMI, M.2, LAN 5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD A520, 2 x DDR4, DIMM, 4600 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, M.2, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B550, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4400 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B650, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 6000 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket LGA 1700, chipset Intel B760, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4800 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, M.2 cooling, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD A520, 2 x DDR4, DIMM, 4600 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, M.2 cooling, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket LGA 1851, chipset Intel H810, 2 x DDR5, DIMM, 6400 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, no backlight
ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B550, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4400 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, > 4 SATA3, CrossFire, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket LGA 1700, chipset Intel Z790, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 7000 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, > 4 SATA3, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket LGA 1200, chipset Intel H470, 2 x DDR4, DIMM, 2933 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, M.2, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD A620, 2 x DDR5, DIMM, 6800 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, no backlight
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Model overview based on user reviews
The MSI B450M-A PRO MAX is a budget-friendly motherboard with a focus on affordability and basic functionality. It supports Ryzen processors out of the box, making it convenient for users with Ryzen 3 series CPUs. However, it lacks features like VRM cooling and XMP profile support, which can be a concern for those looking to overclock or use high-performance components. Users have noted the need for additional cooling solutions, such as radiators and thermal pads, to manage high temperatures, especially around the VRM area. The motherboard's limited upgrade potential, with only two RAM slots and a 5-phase power design, restricts its use with more powerful processors like the Ryzen 5 series. Additionally, some users experienced issues with audio output through HDMI and found the Realtek panel challenging to install on Windows 10. Overall, while the motherboard offers good value for its price, it may not be suitable for those seeking extensive upgrade options or advanced cooling capabilities.
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The board is not bad for its money, but still I would like to see radiators on power circuits even in low-cost solutions. I measured the temperature of the mosfets with a pyrometer, temperatures 94-101 degrees in the Vinga gaia case with 3 turntables for blowing in and 3 for blowing out, a boxed cooler, 1600 AF in stock. After 3 minutes of OCCT test. 1. Price 2. I chose memory with 3200 MHz at 14 timings 1. Temperatures of the near-socket space and mosfets. I cured it a little, by buying radiators from Ali and thermal pads, I replaced the cooler with Deepcool Gamma Archer Big Pro, the temperatures dropped to 60-70 degrees. under the Vinga CL 3007R cooler, the VRM temperatures are even higher, here a top-flow cooler is required  Roman Kravcov: use MSI B450M-A PRO MAX few months |
I bought this motherboard in 2019. Back then, I wasn't thinking about upgrading the processor, RAM, or anything else. Unfortunately, it can't overclock the CPU to any frequency or even change the voltage (I wanted to reduce the processor temperature through undervolting, but the motherboard didn't allow it). And now it's 2023, and I'm considering replacing the processor with a 6/8 core one, but the motherboard only has 5 phases, so it's scary to install something like the 5600 on this motherboard. (But some people are running this processor according to the official website) Also, when I wanted to compare the MSI A320M A Pro with this motherboard – 0 differences. Absolutely none! The same number of power phases, CPU power supply, and much more. Why release such a poor motherboard that it's a copy of the MSI A320M-A PRO? Price: I got it super cheap Motherboard launch with Ryzen 3: You can simply install, for example, a Ryzen 3200g processor (the same as mine) and not worry about updating the BIOS. Upgrade possibility: there simply isn't any. For example, you cannot install 4 RAM sticks, Ryzen 5 series. Cooling of the motherboard and other components: also absent. There's not even a plate under the power phases and NVMe SSD. Vram temperature - it's really bothering me. When I play something, the vram has a VERY high temperature. Chipset. What's the point of having a B chipset here, if, for example, the processor can't be overclocked?  Vlad: use MSI B450M-A PRO MAX more than year |
Well, this is one of those cases when overpaying for a B chipset does not make much sense, since overclocking a processor with such a power supply is a dubious matter. Price, I managed to overclock the memory well here (3600MHZ), the motherboard sets up resistances quite well for peer-to-peer memory. The power supply is rather weak, the need for either a collective farm of radiators, or downvolting by offset (you can still lock the voltage) |
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micro-ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B450, 2 x DDR4, DIMM, 4400 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, M.2, no backlight
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mini-ITX, socket LGA 1851, chipset Intel B860, 2 x DDR5, DIMM, 7200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, Thunderbolt v4, M.2, LAN 5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
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ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8000 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling
ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B550, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4400 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, > 4 SATA3, CrossFire, M.2 cooling
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