MSI

MSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI — PCIe 5.0, 5G LAN & Wi-Fi 7 on AMD AM5

A next-generation AMD B850 ATX motherboard engineered for Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors. Features an ultra-robust 12+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot with EZ PCIe Clip II, PCIe 5.0 M.2 with EZ Shield Frozr II, next-gen Wi-Fi 7, and Realtek 5G LAN wired networking.

MSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI retail box and ATX motherboard with Wi-Fi 7 and AM5 badges
SocketAMD AM5
ChipsetAMD B850
MemoryDDR5 · 4 DIMM
Form FactorATX
WirelessWi-Fi 7
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Board Map

Every connector, located before you unbox
MSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI top-down layout showing AM5 socket, 12+2+1 VRM and PCIe 5.0 slot
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AMD Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) — Centre

Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors with long-term platform support and precision boost overclocking.

2

12+2+1 Duet Rail VRM Heatsinks — Top & Left

Extended aluminum heatsinks with 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads keep voltage regulators cool under sustained multi-core compute.

3

4 × DDR5 DIMM Slots with Memory Boost — Right

Dual-channel DDR5 supporting up to 256 GB memory capacity and extreme memory speeds reaching 8200+ MT/s (O.C.) with AMD EXPO.

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PCIe 5.0 x16 Primary Slot with EZ PCIe Clip II — Centre

Reinforced PCIe 5.0 graphics slot featuring MSI's EZ PCIe Clip II for one-finger graphics card release.

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3 × M.2 NVMe Sockets (Gen5 + Gen4) — Across PCB

Primary slot delivers ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth. Equipped with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II for tool-less drive installation.

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4 × SATA 6Gb/s Ports — Lower Right

Angled storage connections supporting RAID 0, 1, and 10 arrays.

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Power Delivery & Thermals

What feeds the socket, and what keeps it steady
MSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI perspective view showing heavy VRM heatsinks and M.2 Shield Frozr II
12+2+1Duet Rail VRM design
Dual 8-pinSolid CPU power inputs
EZ Shield Frozr IITool-less M.2 cooling
Wi-Fi 7EZ Antenna connectors

12+2+1 Duet Rail Power System

Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors combined with digital PWM deliver stable current to power-hungry Ryzen 9 16-core flagship processors.

Extended Heatsink Design

Massive aluminum heatsinks with premium 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads keep power delivery cool during long gaming sessions.

EZ DIY Installation Mechanics

Features tool-less EZ M.2 Clip II and quick-release EZ PCIe Clip II to make building and upgrading effortless.

Lightning Gen5 M.2 & PCIe 5.0

Next-generation PCIe 5.0 standard ready for the fastest Gen5 SSDs and future flagship GPUs.

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Lane Map

Interface speed rating & capability relative to modern motherboard standards
PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (Steel Armor)Primary PCIe 5.0 GPU slot
~128 GB/s
M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 (EZ Shield Frozr)Primary Gen5 NVMe SSD
~128 Gb/s
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (Shield Frozr)Secondary Gen4 NVMe SSD
~64 Gb/s
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x2Tertiary NVMe SSD slot
~32 Gb/s
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) × 4Rear 10Gbps Type-A & Type-C
10 Gb/s each
SATA 6 Gb/s × 4Storage drives & arrays
6 Gb/s each
Realtek 5G LANUltra-high speed wired network
5.0 Gb/s
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Rear I/O Bay

Exactly what appears on the back of your case
MSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI rear I/O: 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, USB 10Gbps Type-C, HDMI 2.1, DP and Flash BIOS
Port inventoryEverything on the panel, counted — not in physical order
Flash BIOS ButtonQuick BIOS flashing without CPU installed
Clear CMOS ButtonInstant BIOS settings reset button
HDMI 2.1 Port4K 120Hz display output from integrated GPU
DisplayPort 1.4High-refresh video output
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Red)10 Gbps ultra-fast peripheral ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C10 Gbps reversible high-speed port
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Blue)5 Gbps reliable ports for gaming peripherals
5G LAN PortRealtek 5Gbps high-speed Ethernet RJ-45
Wi-Fi 7 EZ Antenna ConnectorsQuick-connect EZ Antenna for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
HD Audio Jacks7.1-channel Audio Boost with isolated analog circuitry
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Will It Fit Your Build?

Check these before you add to cart

Processor

Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors on socket AM5.

Memory

DDR5 only — 4 DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB and speeds up to 8200+ MT/s with AMD EXPO.

Graphics & Storage

PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and primary PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for next-gen performance.

Networking

Integrated Wi-Fi 7 with EZ Antenna and high-bandwidth 5G LAN wired Ethernet.

Case

Standard ATX form factor (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) — fits standard Mid-Tower and Full-Tower cases.

EZ DIY Features

Includes EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II for tool-free GPU and NVMe installation.

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Full Specification Sheet

MSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI
CPU Socket AMD Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
CPU Support AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
Chipset AMD B850 Chipset
Form Factor ATX (30.48 cm x 24.38 cm)
Power Design 12+2+1 Duet Rail Power System with extended heatsinks
Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual channel
Max Memory 256 GB (up to DDR5-8200+ MT/s OC with AMD EXPO)
Primary Graphics Slot 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (Steel Armor, EZ PCIe Clip II)
Secondary PCIe Slots 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1
M.2 Storage Sockets 3 × M.2 (M.2_1 PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_3 PCIe 4.0 x2)
SATA Ports 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Wireless Networking Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet LAN Realtek 5 Gbps Gaming LAN
Audio Realtek ALC897 7.1-Channel HD Audio with Audio Boost
Rear USB Ports 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 3x USB 3.2 10Gbps, 4x USB 3.2 5Gbps
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Technical & Policy Q&A

Common questions about this motherboard
Does this motherboard support the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors?+
Yes, the MSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI is built natively for AMD AM5 processors including the latest Ryzen 9000 series (such as 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X) and includes Flash BIOS button for effortless BIOS updates.
What networking upgrades does the MAX version offer?+
The MAX edition upgrades networking to ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with quick-connect EZ Antenna and Realtek 5G LAN wired Ethernet for double the wired bandwidth of previous 2.5G generations.
Does the primary M.2 slot support PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs?+
Yes, the primary M2_1 slot runs at full PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth (up to 14 GB/s) directly wired to the processor, protected by the tool-less EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsink.
What is the EZ PCIe Clip II feature?+
EZ PCIe Clip II is an enhanced mechanical latch on the primary graphics slot that allows you to release and remove modern heavy graphics cards smoothly with one finger.
What DDR5 memory speeds are supported?+
It features 4 DDR5 slots supporting up to 256 GB and speeds exceeding 8200+ MT/s via AMD EXPO and MSI Memory Boost profiles.
Does AHW Store update the BIOS before shipping?+
Every motherboard ships sealed in its original retail packaging with the factory BIOS. Our engineers can flash the latest vendor BIOS free of charge on request when you order a CPU with the board, which guarantees first-boot compatibility with the newest supported CPU generation.
What warranty coverage is included?+
All motherboards sold at AHW Store carry the official authorized distributor warranty with local technical support and replacement. Full terms in our Warranty Policy ↗.
What payment and installment plans are available in Egypt?+
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Can AHW Store build the complete PC around this motherboard?+
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