MSI B840 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard
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Manufacturer description
B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI: Win the Competition Designed for efficient and stable performance on the AMD B840 chipset (Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 supported, AM5), the MSI B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard includes premium GPU support with a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, improved DDR5 memory support (8000+ MT/s OC), and extensive M.2 Gen4 storage options (with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II). To power the latest Ryzen 9000 processors, the B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI is equipped with a Direct 7 phases CPU power (P-PAK) for the CPU and a 8-pin CPU power connector, augmented with multiple passive cooling features. MSI gaming…
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Key Features
- ULTRA POWER - SUPPORTS THE LATEST RYZEN 9000 PROCESSORS IN HIGH PERFORMANCE - The B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI employs a Direct 7 phases CPU power (P-PAK) for the AMD B840 chipset (AM5, Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000) with Core Boost architecture
- FROZR GUARD - Excellent cooling features such as 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, extra choke thermal pads and an Extended Heatsink; Includes chipset heatsink, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, a Combo-fan (for pump & system) header (3A)
- DDR5 MEMORY, PCIe 4.0 x16 SLOT - 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots enable excellent memory overclocking speeds (1DPC 1R, 8000+ MT/s OC); 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (64GB/s) with Steel Armor supports cutting-edge graphics cards
- DOUBLE M.2 CONNECTORS - Storage options include 2 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots; The primary M.2 slot includes EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II to prevent thermal throttling during hyper-fast SSD access
- CONNECTIVITY - Network hardware includes a full-speed Wi-Fi 7 module with Bluetooth 5.4 & 2.5Gbps LAN; Rear ports include USB 10Gbps Type-C and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5g |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 7 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Model Name | MSI B840 Gaming Plus WiFi |
| Chipset Type | B840 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB, WiFi |
| Model Number | B840 Gaming Plus WiFi |
| Mfr Part Number | B840GPW |
| Number of Ports | 10 |
| Total Usb Ports | 6 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 1 |
| Total SATA Ports | 4 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 7800 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer |
| Compatible Processors | Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Desktop Processor |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Full listing title | MSI B840 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard, ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000 / 7000 Processors, AM5 - DDR5 Memory Boost 8000+ MT/s (OC), PCIe 4.0 x16, M.2 Gen4, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G LAN |
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MSI B840 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard, ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000 / 7000 Processors, AM5 - DDR5 Memory Boost 8000+ MT/s (OC), PCIe 4.0 x16, M.2 Gen4, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G LAN is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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