MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi Gaming Motherboard

About This Item

The MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi is a mid-range gaming motherboard designed for Intel’s 12th and 13th generation processors. It provides a good balance of features and performance for gamers and builders looking for a budget-friendly but capable platform. Here are the key features and specifications:

Key Features:

1. Chipset:

   • The board uses the Intel B760 chipset, which supports Intel’s 12th and 13th Gen Core processors (Alder Lake and Raptor Lake) on the LGA 1700 socket.

2. Memory Support:

   • The motherboard supports up to 128GB of DDR5 or DDR4 RAM (depending on the variant), with speeds of up to 5333 MHz (OC) for DDR5. It comes with 4 DIMM slots, allowing for dual-channel memory configurations.

3. Wi-Fi 6 and LAN:

   • The Wi-Fi 6 capability provides fast, reliable wireless connectivity, essential for gaming and streaming, while the 2.5G LAN port ensures high-speed wired networking.

4. PCIe 5.0 Ready:

   • It includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for GPUs, which offers double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0, ensuring future-proofing for next-gen GPUs. It also has PCIe 4.0 support for additional devices.

5. M.2 and Storage:

   • The board features three M.2 slots, including one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs. It also offers 6 SATA ports for additional storage devices like SSDs and HDDs.

6. USB Ports:

   • You get a variety of USB connectivity options, including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C for fast data transfer speeds (up to 20 Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2, and several USB 2.0 ports.

7. Audio:

   • The board features Realtek ALC897 audio codec, providing 7.1-channel high-definition sound. This is a decent audio solution for most gaming setups, though it can be upgraded with a dedicated sound card if needed.

8. BIOS and Overclocking:

   • While the B760 chipset doesn't support extreme overclocking like the Z790 chipset, it still offers MSI’s Click BIOS 5 for fine-tuning and managing system settings, including memory overclocking.

9. Cooling and Fan Headers:

   • The motherboard is equipped with multiple PWM fan headers, allowing for optimal cooling setups. MSI’s Frozr AI Cooling dynamically adjusts fan speeds based on system temperatures, making it ideal for gaming rigs that need efficient cooling.

10. RGB and Mystic Light:

    • For aesthetics, the B760 Gaming Plus WiFi supports MSI Mystic Light, which allows for customization and synchronization of RGB lighting with other compatible devices in your build.

Specifications Summary:

• Socket: LGA 1700
• Chipset: Intel B760
• Memory: DDR5 (up to 128GB) or DDR4 (depending on variant)
• Graphics Support: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
• Storage: 3x M.2 slots, 6x SATA ports
• Networking: Wi-Fi 6, 2.5G LAN
• USB Ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 2.0
• Audio: Realtek ALC897
• Form Factor: ATX

Ideal Use:

• Gaming: Great for building a gaming rig that supports current-gen Intel CPUs, high-speed memory, and next-gen GPUs.
• Streaming/Content Creation: The high-speed connectivity options and storage support make it suitable for content creators who need fast data transfer and reliable networking.