MSI B350 Krait Gaming AM4 ATX Motherboard

Description

The B350 Krait Gaming AM4 ATX Motherboard from MSI is built on the AMD B350 chipset with an AM4 socket to support AMD's series of RYZEN along with 7th-generation A and Athlon processors. The Krait is equipped with four memory slots that can support up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, running up to 3200 MHz overclocked. For storage, it has one M.2 slot for PCIe- or SATA-based SSDs as well as four SATA III connectors. By using an AMD APU's integrated graphics, it can deliver up to 4K visuals via its HDMI port. Otherwise instal graphics cards and other PCIe devices with its multiple PCIe slots.

Other notable features include Gigabit Ethernet along with Realtek ALC892 audio, which provides 7.1-channel surround sound through the motherboard's six audio jack. The Krait also has multiple USB ports for printers, external storage devices, and other devices. In addition, one of the USB ports features a Type-C interface that lets you easily connect cables. There's also built-in LED lighting to illuminate the inside of your case.

Features

AM4 Socket

AM4 chipsets provide dedicated PCIe lanes for USB, graphics, data, and other I/O.

Personalise Your Gaming Rig

This motherboard features LEDs on the back to create a glow inside your case. For additional lighting inside, Mystic Light extension headers are 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. Customise and set up your own colour scheme with the MSI Gaming app for smartphones and desktops to match your personal style.

Cooling

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. To make sure your system stays quiet, Hysteresis is also available to make your fans spin up fluently. You can also monitor and adjust your fans as needed with the Total Fan Control software.

Audio

With premium audio components and Nahimic 2 technology, 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
• 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
• XSplit lets you record your gaming moments and broadcast your live gameplay sessions to share with others
• 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
• GO2BIOS boots into the BIOS menu automatically after a restart
• Fast Boot mode for faster boot times
• 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 slot is 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