DIY gamers can make any gaming rig they want with the help of MSI motherboards, thanks to the convenience pin-header keep-out zone, friendly SATA location, and so on.
You need to cool your PC if you want it to run smoothly.
With solid heatsinks and excellent power designs, MSI motherboards provide excellent performance.
Having as many fan headers with full control as possible will allow you to fully cool your system.
The MSI motherboards feature a very intuitive design, which is ideal for DIY users. A wide array of system tuning and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to help you push your system to new heights and thrill even the most fervent tweaker.
You can easily install the motherboard and gaming rig yourself without experiencing any problems.
The MSI B450 Tomahawk Max are designed by strict mechanics that feature convenient pin-header keepout zones, compatibility with a wide range of components and devices, as well as being adaptable for DIY users to pick and choose components.
We even offer a specialized Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for the most critical component, memory.
The MSI DDR4 Boost technology ensures the highest compatibility even overclocking, so you can choose and confirm any gaming rig as you wish.
MSI B450 Tomahawk Max offers a range of performance enhancing software to complete your high performance experience.
Get the most from your motherboard with a loaded yet easy-to-use BIOS and powerful live system tools.
For gamers and prosumers alike, MSI AMD Ryzen B450 Tomahawk Max offer all the latest features.
Enhanced CPU and memory performance and faster storage and USB speeds are ready for combat.
Intelligence fans and high-quality power supplies optimize CPU cooling, which is a crucial factor for ensuring system stability and high performance.
Stability and performance of the memory circuitry are maximized with an optimized layout design.
MSI DDR4 BOOST ensures that your system will never crash during a game.
MSI B450 Tomahawk Max Socket AM4 Mainboard can be connected to any ultra-fast storage device thanks to the support for all the latest storage standards.
Enjoy faster loading times, a real advantage over your enemies, and more.
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MSI offers a wide range of solutions for connecting and boosting your USB devices, delivering blazing-fast transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s.
B450 Tomahawk Max come equipped with enhanced audio and advanced LAN networking capabilities that enable gamers to have an immersive gaming experience.
Get immersive, high-quality sound by using high-quality audio components.
MSI B450 Tomahawk Max deliver breathtaking, game-changing sound.
In order to satisfy different needs and tastes, MSI B450 Tomahawk Max are built according to specific topics.
In addition, MSI follows a modern style to design the heatsink by using a large surface area and simple cuts that make the heatsink appear ripped and powerful.
By using neutral colors, like black, silver, gray, and dark green, as the main background, MSI motherboards fit various RGB LED effects beautifully, allowing them to display the gamers' gameplay in vivid detail.
MAG motherboards are designed for durability and functionality.
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The app syncs with compatible devices and offers millions of color choices.
As a manufacturer of high-performance motherboards, MSI has years of experience.
Engineers and R&D specialists have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide range of high-quality components, and developed products that can withstand even extreme conditions.
Using only the highest quality components and integrating the latest technology gives you the best professional experience.
A high-performing, reliable and long-lasting motherboard is obtained by rigorously testing it under the most severe conditions.
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC | |
| Non-ECC | |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466,4100,4133 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 3 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 5 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen |
| Processor socket | Socket AM4 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
| RAID levels | 0,1,10 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | Serial ATA III |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Front panel connector | |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | |
| CPU fan connector | |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
| Chassis intrusion connector | |
| TPM connector | |
| 12V power connector | |
| Serial port headers | 1 |
| RGB LED pin header |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN | |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Realtek 8111H |
| Wi-Fi |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC892 |
| PC health monitoring | CPU, FAN, Temperature |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD B450 |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Number of mounting holes | 9 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64 |
| Maximum graphics adapter memory | 2048 MB |
| Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way CrossFireX |
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 1 |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| Clear CMOS jumper | |
| BIOS memory size | 256 MB |
| ACPI version | 6.1 |
| System management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 2.8 |
| Width | 305 mm (11.9 ") |
| Depth | 244 mm (9.52 ") |
| Quick installation guide | |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Drivers included |
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