MSI B850 Gaming Plus WiFi PZ Motherboard
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Manufacturer description
B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ: Win the Competition Designed for efficient and stable performance on the AMD B850 chipset (Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 supported, AM5), the MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ motherboard includes premium GPU support with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, improved DDR5 memory support (8200+ MT/s OC), and M.2 Gen5 storage options (with M.2 Shield Frozr slots). To power the latest Ryzen 9000 processors, the B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ is equipped with a 12 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK for the CPU and dual 8-pin CPU power connector, augmented with multiple passive cooling features. MSI…
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Key Features
- ULTRA POWER - SUPPORTS THE LATEST RYZEN 9000 PROCESSORS IN HIGH PERFORMANCE - The B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ employs a 12 Duet Rail Power Phase with P-PAK for the AMD B850 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, M.2 Shield Frozr, a Combo-fan (for pump & system) header (3A)
- DDR5 MEMORY, PCIe 5.0 x16 SLOT - 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots enable extreme memory overclocking speeds (1DPC 1R, 8200+ MT/s OC); 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SMT slot (128GB/s) with Steel Armor supports cutting-edge graphics cards
- TRIPLE M.2 CONNECTORS - Storage options include 1 x M.2 Gen5 x4 128Gbps slot, 1 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slot and 1 x M.2 Gen4 x2 32Gbps with M.2 Shield Frozr to prevent thermal throttling
- CONNECTIVITY - Network hardware includes a Wi-Fi 7 module with Bluetooth 5.4 & 5Gbps LAN; Rear ports include USB 10Gbps (Type-A and Type-C) and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5g |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Model Name | B850 Gaming Plus WiFi PZ |
| Chipset Type | AMD B850 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB, WiFi |
| Model Number | B850 Gaming Plus WiFi PZ |
| Chipset Family | AMD |
| Mfr Part Number | B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ |
| Number of Ports | 7 |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 3 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 8200 MHz |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer |
| Compatible Processors | AMD Ryzen 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Full listing title | MSI B850 Gaming Plus WiFi PZ Motherboard, ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000 / 7000 Processors, AM5 - DDR5 Memory Boost 8200+ MT/s (OC), PCIe 5.0 x16, M.2 Gen5, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN |
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MSI B850 Gaming Plus WiFi PZ Motherboard, ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000 / 7000 Processors, AM5 - DDR5 Memory Boost 8200+ MT/s (OC), PCIe 5.0 x16, M.2 Gen5, Wi-Fi 7, 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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