The B360M Bazooka LGA 1151 Micro-ATX Motherboard from MSI is built on the Intel B360 chipset and has a LGA 1151 socket designed for 8th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. It's equipped with four DDR4 memory slots that support up to 64GB of 2666 MHz RAM. For storage, it has six SATA III ports and a single M.2 slot, which also supports Intel Optane Memory. Furthermore, it has a single PCIe 3.0 x 16 slot, ideal for a graphics cards, and two PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots for other PCIe-based hardware. Other integrated features include Realtek Gigabit LAN, DVI-D and HDMI outputs, and Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel high-definition audio. Moreover, this motherboard is equipped with RGB lighting that you can customize using MSI's downloadable software.
- Audio Boost - Delivers an enhanced and immersive listening experience with multiple hardware and software features.
- Isolated Audio Design with LED Border - Physically isolated circuitry ensures better audio signal.
- Separated Audio Layers - Separated layers in the PCB provide better sound quality for left- and right-audio channels.
- De-Pop Protection - Eliminates loud popping sounds when plugging or unplugging devices, or turning your system on or off.
- Dedicated Audio Processor - An EMI-shielded HD audio processor offers enhanced sound quality for both stereo and surround sound.
- Quality Capacitors - Golden audio capacitors ensure reliable and clear sound output.
- Golden Connectors - Gold prevents corrosion or oxidation, which can impact signal quality.
- Gaming Hotkey - Assign functions to any key to launch games, load profiles, overclock in real-time, and much more.
- Dedicated Gaming Port - The dedicated Gaming Device Port is built with additional materials for better signal and durability. You can also customize your mouse options using the Mouse Master software.
- MSI Game Boost - Enables one-click overclocking for enhanced performance.
- Steel Armor - Steel-reinforced PCIe slot enhances slot durability, prevents EMI and damage from GPU sag.