MSI B350 Gaming Plus AM4 ATX Motherboard
Overview
Description
The B350 Gaming Plus ATX Motherboard from MSI enables you to put together a Windows desktop that operates on an AMD RYZEN, A-series (7th-gen.), or Athlon (7th-gen.) processor by featuring an AM4 socket and an AMD B350 chipset. The motherboard is outfitted with four memory slots for installing up to 64GB of DDR4 memory modules. For storage capabilities, it comes equipped with four SATA jacks as well as one M.2 slot, which supports ultra-fast SSDs running with NVMe technology. Additionally, it has a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, a pair of PCIe 2.0 x1 slots, and a pair of PCI slots.
With an AMD Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) processor installed, the B350 Gaming Plus motherboard delivers up to 4K visuals through its HDMI port and lower resolutions utilising VGA and DVI-D outputs. MSI has built this motherboard with a Realtek ALC892 audio processor along with six audio jacks to complete the multimedia experience. As for USB connectivity, you get two USB 2.0 Type-A and three USB 3.0 Type-A ports as well as one USB 3.0 Type-C port for easy connections with USB-C cables. Other notable interfaces include a Gigabit Ethernet port and a PS/2 combo port. There's also a set of internal headers that support user-supplied liquid-cooling solutions and LED lighting strips to enhance cooling as well as personalise the insides of your case.
Features
AM4 Socket
AM4 chipsets provide dedicated PCIe lanes for USB, graphics, data, and other I/O.
Personalise Your Gaming Rig
Customise and set up your own colour scheme with RGB Mystic Light Sync. You can select any of the colours from the palette using the MSI Gaming app for smartphones and desktops to match your personal style. A Mystic Light extension header is on board for controlling optional RGB strips, fans, and other gear, without needing a separate RGB controller. Additionally, Mystic Light Sync can also work with select LED-enabled keyboards and mice.
Cooling
MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis technology is on board to make your fans spin up fluently to help ensure your system stays silent. Total Fan Control software is offered so you to take control of your fans and cheque the system's characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for the CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan's speeds automatically. Additionally, the motherboard comes with a water-pump PIN header that supports up to 2A, offering you full control of the water pump's speed.
Audio
With premium audio components, this motherboard offers studio grade sound by offering separated audio layers, golden audio jacks, and Chemi-Con audio capacitors as well as an isolated audio design, De-Pop protection, and EMI-shielded HD audio processor.
Software Included
- Gaming Hotkey assigns functions to any key to launch your favourite games, load profiles, or overclock the CPU with the push of a single button
- Mouse Master software and dedicated PS/2 port to enhance mouse controls
- MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking for the CPU and memory
- MSI Dragon Eye allows you to watch a YouTube video or Twitch Stream while playing a game
- Gaming app produces an on-screen overlay on top of your game to help you keep track of CPU speeds, FPS, and temperatures
- WTFAST provides an optimised private network for gaming
- X-Boost optimises SSDs to keep the system fast and maximise storage
- One Click to VR sets all your key components to their highest performance and makes sure other software applications won't impact the virtual-reality experience
- MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritises latency-sensitive applications for online games
- DDR4 Boost enhances memory speeds
- X-Boost can provide up to 20% increase in USB speeds
- MSI Command Centre allows you to tune settings to increase system stability, maximise performance, and optimise cooling
- MSI Live Update automatically downloads and instals the latest drivers, BIOS, and software
- RAMDisk creates a virtual drive from RAM
- CPU-Z gathers key information of the CPU speed, memory speed and timings, motherboard BIOS version, and more
- CLICK BIOS 5 offers sharp scalable fonts and EZ and Advanced modes as well as search and favourites features to help you configure the system's components
- Secure Erase+ uses an optimised formatting algorithm, so SSDs can operate at maximum speeds
Additional Features
- M.2 slots deliver speeds of up to 32 Gb/s using PCIe 3.0 x4 lanes
- M.2 connection supports NVMe solutions
- LAN Protect shields the motherboard from power surges
- Load-Line Calibration helps the CPU's voltage remain stable under different loads
- Onboard LEDs for key components indicate the source of the problem, so you'll know what to fix
- Overvoltage protection prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components
- USB Type-C interface offers effortless connections to USB-C cables
- Protective ICs prevent damage caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) from plugging/unplugging USB devices
- MSI Super Charger USB ports deliver more power than standard ports to charge mobile devices quickly
- PCI Express Steel Armour slots are armed with more solder points to prevent electromagnetic interference and damage from heavy graphics cards
- Double ESD protection and double layer grounding around the motherboard mounting holes to protect the motherboard from Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges
Specifications
Chipset | AMD B350 |
CPU | Supports AMD RYZEN series processors and 7th Gen A-series/Athlon processors |
Memory | 4 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64 GB Supports DDR4 1866, 2133, 2400, 2667(OC), 2933(OC), 3200(OC)+ MHz Dual-channel memory architecture |
Graphics | VGA supports a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1280 @ 60 Hz DVI-D supports a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz HDMI supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz |
Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 2 x PCI |
Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 3 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x Realtek 8111H Gigabit Ethernet port 6 x OFC audio jacks |
Internal I/O Ports | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 slot for 2242/2260/2280/22110, Key M (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gb/s) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support additional 4 USB 3.0 ports) 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin water-pump-fan connector 4 x 4-pin system fan connectors 1 x 4-pin RGB LED strip connector 1 x Serial port connector 1 x Parallel port connector 1 x TPM module connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x System panel connectors 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
Audio | Realtek ALC892 Codec |
Form Factor | ATX |
Dimensions | 12 x 9.6" / 30.5 x 24.4 cm |
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Details
- Product: MSI B350 Gaming Plus AM4 ATX Motherboard
- Manufacturer: MSI
- Model: B350 GAMING PLUS
- SKU: B350 GAMING PLUS
- RM Product #: 46494
- Form Factor: ATX
- Motherboard Chipset: AMD B350