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MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC AM4 ATX Motherboard

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MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC AM4 ATX Motherboard
Key Features
  • ATX Form Factor
  • AMD B450 Chipset
  • Socket AM4
  • 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4-3466 (OC)
The B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC AM4 ATX Motherboard from MSI is built on the AMD B450 chipset, supporting AMD Ryzen series processors with an AM4 socket. It has four RAM slots that can hold up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory at speeds of up to 3466 MHz when overclocked. For storage, there are six SATA III ports and two M.2 slots, one of which can operate at up to 32 Gb/s when used with a compatible NVMe drive. While this motherboard is equipped with DisplayPort and HDMI ports for onboard graphics, it also has a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a dedicated GPU as well as a PCIe 2.0 x16 and three PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for additional PCIe-based hardware. Other notable features include Realtek ALC1220 7.1-channel HD audio, Intel I211AT Gigabit LAN, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and MSI Mystic Light RGB LEDs.
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MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon Overview

The B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC AM4 ATX Motherboard from MSI is built on the AMD B450 chipset, supporting AMD Ryzen series processors with an AM4 socket. It has four RAM slots that can hold up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory at speeds of up to 3466 MHz when overclocked. For storage, there are six SATA III ports and two M.2 slots, one of which can operate at up to 32 Gb/s when used with a compatible NVMe drive. While this motherboard is equipped with DisplayPort and HDMI ports for onboard graphics, it also has a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a dedicated GPU as well as a PCIe 2.0 x16 and three PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for additional PCIe-based hardware. Other notable features include Realtek ALC1220 7.1-channel HD audio, Intel I211AT Gigabit LAN, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and MSI Mystic Light RGB LEDs.

MSI Mystic Light Sync
The right side of the B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC is equipped with customizable RGB LED lighting. Download the MSI Mystic Light Sync software to choose your favorite color, breathing effect, and even sync it with other MSI Mystic Light Sync-compatible hardware and peripherals.
Cooling
This motherboard is equipped with six fan headers that support both DC and PWM modes, so you adjust their speeds either manually or automatically within BIOS or a third-party software to find a balance between cooling and noise.
Audio
MSI Audio Boost consists of both hardware and software additions that are designed to provide you with a high-quality listening experience. The left and right channels are built on separate PCB layers, De-Pop Protection prevents loud popping noises, an EMI-shielded audio processor ensure clean stereo and surround sound, and a dedicated headphone amplifier automatically detects the optimal impedance for your headphones. For gaming, Nahimic 3 provides you with virtual surround sound with an in-game overlay that displays where noises are coming from.
Storage
There are six SATA III ports on this motherboard designed for traditional 2.5" and 3.5" drives. Moreover, it's also equipped with two M.2 slots, one of which can utilize the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for speeds up of up 32 Gb/s when used with a compatible NVMe drive. An M.2 shield is included to help heat dissipation and prevent thermal throttling. For an additional boost in performance, you can enable X-Boost within MSI's software.
Memory
The DDR4 memory slots on this motherboard are built with an optimized memory layout to offer stability, performance, and low power consumption. Additionally, this motherboard supports XMP for enhanced RAM speeds.
Additional Features
  • Gaming Hotkey
  • Gaming Device Port
  • Game Boost
  • LAN Protect
  • Overvoltage protection
  • EZ Debug LED
  • PCIe Steel Slots
  • Humidity protection
  • Temperature protection
  • Circuit protection
  • ESD protection
  • EMI protection
  • Command Center
  • Live Update
  • RAMDisk

MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon Specs

General
Chipset
AMD B450
CPU Socket
AM4
Back Panel I/O
USB
1x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
1x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
2x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
2x USB-A (USB 2.0)
Display
1x HDMI 1.4
1x DisplayPort
Audio
5x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
1x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller
1x Intel I211AT Gigabit
PS/2
1x Combo
Wi-Fi Antenna
2x Connector
Buttons
BIOS Flashback
Memory
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR4 1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466 MT/s
Maximum Capacity
64 GB
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
ECC Support
Non-ECC, ECC (Non-ECC Mode) Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA
6x SATA III
Storage Slots
1x M.2 (M Key) 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 2.0 x4)
1x M.2 (M Key) 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
U.2
No
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 10 (SATA)
RAID 0, 1 (M.2)
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 3.0 x16
1x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode)
3x PCIe 2.0 x1
USB
2x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port)
Multi-GPU Support
2-Way AMD CrossFireX
Air Cooling
1x 4-Pin CPU
4x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling
1x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1x 24-Pin Mainboard
1x 8-Pin CPU
1x 4-Pin CPU
Security
Chassis Intrusion, TPM Module
LED Header
4x RGB
Audio
No
Diagnostics
Clear CMOS
Legacy
1x Serial
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O
AAFP, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC1220 (7.1-Channel)
Wireless
Bluetooth
4.2
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) (MU-MIMO)
Module Support
1 E Key M.2
Software
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Windows 7 (64-Bit)
Physical
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
12 x 9.6" / 304.80 x 243.84 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.93 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.95 x 10.75 x 3.2"

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