One of the top venues for exhibiting innovation in the consumer technology sector worldwide is CES. MSI will be showcasing the newest and “coolest” goods from MSI stable at CES 2025, as it does every year.
Along with new CPU coolers, displays, gaming desktops, and other products, these’re also introducing MSI’s B850 motherboard for AMD Ryzen processors, which will provide both professionals and gamers with an amazing combination of performance and affordability.
MSI’s AMD Ryzen X870 and B850 Motherboard Lineup at CES 2025
The AMD Ryzen 9800X3D completes the AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU series, delivering top-tier workstation and gaming performance.You may see selection of B850 motherboards for the newest Ryzen processors up close at CES 2025.
All of them have the excellent components and build quality you have come to expect from us, but this generation it have focused on making the PC building experience better. For your convenience, all of the motherboards in X870 and B850 series come with a number of EZ DIY features.
MPG B850 EDGE TI WIFI
With its 14-phase Duet Rail Power System with 80A Smart Power Stages, 8-layer server-grade PCB, and sophisticated white-and-silver design, the MPG B850 EDGE TI WIFI is the newest motherboard in MSI 800-series lineup for AMD Ryzen processors. It’s ideal for players who wish to have access to a premium platform and features without going over their spending limit.
To power and maintain even the most demanding hardware available today without encountering thermal bottlenecks, it incorporates MSI’s FROZR Guard thermal technology. With its 5G LAN and genuine Wi-Fi 7, the MPG B850 Edge TI WIFI offers an unparalleled networking experience that will enable you to download your games in minutes rather than hours!
A number of EZ DIY functions, such as EZ M.2 CLIP II, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ Antenna, and EZ PCIE Release, are integrated into the MPG B850 EDGE TI WIFI motherboard. To meet the power requirements of contemporary standards and both present-day and next-generation GPUs, it also features Supplemental PCIe Power delivery.
MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI: Sneak Peek
As the proud mid-range torch for MSI’s B850 motherboard lineup, the MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is endeavour to provide gamers with a fully equipped premium platform without deviating from the unrivalled value that characterises a TOMAHAWK motherboard.
The 14-phase Duet Rail Power System with 80A Smart Power Stages supports the MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI’s superior power delivery, which can manage even the most potent Ryzen processors.
It can manage high-end hardware and intense workloads because of unique Frozr Guard thermal technology. Unmatched heat dissipation is provided under even the most severe circumstances by a Chipset Heatsink, an Extended Heatsink, premium 7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads, additional Choke Pads, and an EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II.
The MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI boasts wired 5G LAN connectivity and genuine Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz wide channels, much like many other motherboards in portfolio this generation.
At CES 2025, this motherboard was teased, and in the upcoming weeks, we’ll provide additional information!
B850 motherboard release date
Early 2025 will see the AMD B850 chipset. Recent reports put the launch date at January 15, 2025. This matches AMD’s Q1 2025 announcement of budget-friendly B850 motherboard
B850 motherboard specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chipset | B850 |
| Socket | AM5 or LGA1700 (based on platform) |
| Memory Support | DDR5, up to 128GB, Dual-Channel |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe 5.0 x16 (1 slot), PCIe 4.0 x4 (2 slots) |
| Storage Interface | M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4 (up to 2 slots) SATA 6Gbps (4-6 ports) |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 port) USB 3.2 Gen1/Gen2 (6-8 ports) USB 2.0 (4 ports) |
| Networking | 2.5G Ethernet Optional Wi-Fi 6E / 7 |
| Audio | 7.1-Channel HD Audio with Realtek/SupremeFX Codec |
| VRM Design | Robust VRMs (12+2 or higher phases) with heatsinks |
| Form Factor | ATX, Micro-ATX |
| Rear I/O | HDMI 2.1 / DisplayPort 1.4 Multiple USB ports Ethernet port Audio jacks |
| Cooling | Fan headers, AIO pump support, M.2 heatsinks |
