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MSI Performance Gaming AMD Ryzen 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 DDR4 HDMI Display Port Wi-Fi ATX Motherboard (B450 Gaming PRO Carbon MAX WiFi)

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B450 Gaming PRO Carbon MAX WiFi

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  • Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryze / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics / Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
  • Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4133(OC) MHz
  • Mystic Light and Mystic Light Sync: 16. 8 million colors / 17 effects in one click. Synchronize RGB/RAINBOW strips and other RGB solutions for customization.
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: TURBO M. 2 with M. 2 Shield, StoreMI, AMD Turbo USB 3. 2 GEN2
  • Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.

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MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI

MSI GAMING

MSI is the most trusted name in gaming and eSports. We’ve dedicated countless hours and committed numerous resources to support the world’s most aspiring and best gamers and use their knowledge and expertise in our products in return. MSI integrated all gamer’s aspirational functions in its gaming rigs and pushing the performance beyond limits.

Powered by AMD Ryzen processors, the MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI takes inspiration from supercars with a unique carbon fiber look and feel that accents a high-performance design. This motherboard has been tuned for speed with Core Boost, DDR4 Boost, two M.2 slots with one M.2 Shield, and Wi-Fi AC. Light up the night with Mystic Light RGB, supporting a dazzling array of colors and light effects.

  • Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for AM4
  • Mystic Light and Mystic Light Sync: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects with synchronization to RGB/RAINBOW strips and compatible devices
  • Onboard Wi-Fi (802.11ac)
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: TURBO M.2 with M.2 Shield, StoreMI, AMD Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2
  • DDR4 Boost: Optimized traces and isolated memory circuitry
  • udio Boost 4 with Nahimic: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality

MSI MAX

msi b450 gaming pro carbon max wifi extended heatsink

msi b450 gaming pro carbon max wifi m.2 shield

ENHANCED BIOS COMPATIBILITY & CROSS-GEN RYZEN SUPPORT

MAX motherboards have been upgraded to support multiple Ryzen processor generations including Ryzen 3000 series processors.

Get more with Click BIOS 5, designed with an easy to use layout and advanced system tuning capabilities.

EXTENDED HEATSINK DESIGN

Heatsinks on top of the VRM help to dissipate excessive heat. An extended heatsink has even more surface area for more thermal dissipation.

M.2 SHIELD: MAXIMIZE SSD PERFORMANCE, PREVENT SLOW DOWNS

Sustain maximum M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD. Prevent SSD thermal throttling with a heatsink that extends across the motherboard.

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INTEL WI-FI AC & BLUETOOTH

The Intel Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution uses smart MU-MIMO technology, delivering AC speeds up to 1.73Gbps.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR GAMING RIG

Personalize your PC with RGB LED lighting capable of 16.8 million colors with dynamic effects through the Mystic Light APP.

CORE BOOST

Core Boost is the latest advancement of MSI’s motherboard CPU power delivery system. A reserved zone of premium power delivery components on an optimized circuit design results in a highly efficient power system capable of precise current output to the CPU.

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    Product Description

    MSI motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart design, such as convenient pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB location and so on, so DIY users can pick and choose any gaming rig they want. With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards. MSI motherboards feature all the latest solution for enthusiast gamers and prosumers. CPU and memory enhancement and fast storage and USB transfer speed are ready to be on the battlefield.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,333 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the appearance, ease of installation, and value of the motherboard. For example, they mention that the lights look nice, and it helps their build look good. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, and lighting.

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    30 customers mention28 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the motherboard. For example, they mention that the lights look nice, and the RGBs are awesome. Some appreciate the well-designed GUI, and that everything on the board is laid out in a great fashion. That said, some complain about the CPU and RAM slots being broken.

    "...Overall everything on this mobo is laid out in a great fashion -- nothing feels too cramped together, everything has it's own space and installing..." Read more

    "...-TPM slot (for Windows Bitlocker encryption)-Looks good without being overboard..." Read more

    "It does look great, and works flawlessly, the Wifi Antena is better than the one on my router for sure.." Read more

    "...Based on the price to performance of the Pro Carbon and the quality design of the VRM (a wild fin array heat sink not required here) and overall..." Read more

    28 customers mention25 positive3 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the motherboard to be easy. They mention that the guide is really easy to follow, set up RGB, and work with. Some say that everything installed fine, the BIOS is super simple to navigate, and it went in smoothly. Some mention that it was a pleasure to install all their drives and that it snaps in the CPU and fan clips to the board.

    "...to give MSI major props for creating a comprehensive but easy to understand user's manual for their mobo...." Read more

    "...-Seasonic Gold 750W PSUInstalling the motherboard was easy into the case, with one concern regarding the CPU Power connectors from the..." Read more

    "...say I'm crazy about the AMI bios interface, but it is more or less easy to use. The only downside I could find on the board is the placement..." Read more

    "...It was easy to snap in the CPU & fan clips to the board. BIOS easy to work with specially one click to Over Clock the memory...." Read more

    24 customers mention21 positive3 negative

    Customers like the value of the motherboard. They say it's decent for the price, money well spent, and cost effective towards your build. They also appreciate the functionality and the fact that it has wifi and RGB.

    "...-Good on board audio-Good Value especially compared to x570 boards-Intel LANCons:-None..." Read more

    "...All in all, great board for the price!" Read more

    "...The feature set is perfect and it's an excellent value for the price." Read more

    "Great value for the price! Was aiming for my first mid-range build after being stuck at budget level for years...." Read more

    15 customers mention13 positive2 negative

    Customers find the BIOS extremely easy to navigate and customize. They appreciate the plentiful BIOS settings and presets for one-click solutions. Additionally, customers mention that the layout is well thought out and easy to use. Overall, they're happy with the ease of use and functionality of the motherboard.

    "...All that aside the motherboard runs like a dream. The BIOS are extremely easy to navigate and I have to give MSI major props for creating a..." Read more

    "...It's well thought out with an easy to use layout, better than the old school ASUS BIOS buried in menu's but not as organized as Gigabytes..." Read more

    "This motherboard doesn't disappoint. There are many options in the BIOS that make this thing godly...." Read more

    "...Easily accessible to those who are first buying, you don't have to worry about it breaking right out of the box...." Read more

    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the motherboard. They mention that the hardware is rock solid, and the board is well secured. The BIOS is stable, and it has shown its ability to keep up with heavy hardware. The voltages are still rock solid stable for overclocking. The RAM was configured correctly and didn't cause any system instabilities. The box it comes in has a decent amount of protection put into thought. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...I will definitely say that this is a STURDY mobo...." Read more

    "...Has solid RGB on the board but not overkill while having support for more lighting if u like a show off build...." Read more

    "...The performance and stability of this board are fantastic, 1700x runs overclocked to 4.2GHZ without effort with stable voltages, MSI boost works..." Read more

    "...Super stable board so far. Latest Ubuntu/Xubuntu 18.04 kernel works just fine...." Read more

    83 customers mention56 positive27 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the motherboard. Some mention that it's easy to install and a great board overall, while others say that it was defective and the CPU was failing. The BIOSes from MSI have gotten progressively worse, with each improved memory, wifi and Bluetooth antenna.

    "...The Pro Carbon was easy to install and a great board overall!" Read more

    "...Thanks, MSI - for a great building Motherboard - whether it is your first or your "not yet Last" build - I think you'll love it!" Read more

    "...Although the board comes with a wifi and Bluetooth antenna, they’re still terrible...." Read more

    "...It's well thought out with an easy to use layout, better than the old school ASUS BIOS buried in menu's but not as organized as Gigabytes..." Read more

    58 customers mention30 positive28 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the motherboard. Some mention that it works flawlessly, while others say that it doesn't work right. Some say that the HDMI and USB ports stop working. The downside is that there are only 6 USB ports on the back.

    "...All that aside the motherboard runs like a dream...." Read more

    "...in slot B1 (I inserted going A2-B2-A1-B1 per the mobo guide) did not work at first, the BIOS held up and the status lights hung on VGA or CPU...." Read more

    "It does look great, and works flawlessly, the Wifi Antena is better than the one on my router for sure.." Read more

    "...Only problem I have so far, just wish it had more USB ports on the back then what it came with...." Read more

    17 customers mention8 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the lighting of the motherboard. Some mention that it has nice RGB lighting effects that easily light up their build, while others say that the software is terrible and can't reliably control the lights on the board. The rgb lighting effect is so low that it seems almost non existent.

    "...The hardware status lights on the right are convenient, and do rotate through CPU, DRAM, VGA, and BOOT on every boot, but mine seemed to get stuck..." Read more

    "...Not the BIOS itself (which is perfect) but the app software in windows is a bit buggy (LED's don't set, maintain setting etc)...." Read more

    "...Love the built-in LEDs, and that you can set their pattern/color via software...." Read more

    "...The lighting software is the WORST designed software I have ever ever used. What's cute about it is that it lights up the motherboard on your screen...." Read more

    Great look, easy installation, minor inconvenience with first time boot
    5 Stars
    Great look, easy installation, minor inconvenience with first time boot
    I specifically got this motherboard because it had the following features I needed:-Less than $200-TPM slot (for Windows Bitlocker encryption)-Looks good without being overboard-x470 type to future proof a generation or two of upcoming Ryzen releases-Potentially overclockable if I ever wanted to get into thatThis motherboard fit all of these with ease. I only wish its AC companion with wifi hit the sub-$200 requirement, otherwise I would have considered it instead. In any case, I had high hopes for this motherboard, and it has performed well so far.My build:-NZXT H500 case-Ryzen 2700 CPU-Red Dragon RX Vega 56 GPU-ADATA RAM x4 (8GB per stick to total 32GB)-Seasonic Gold 750W PSUInstalling the motherboard was easy into the case, with one concern regarding the CPU Power connectors from the motherboard. This is more of a limitation of the H500 case, but the top of case fan was mildly in the way of the CPU2 connector, needed if you want to overclock your CPU (if you are not overclocking, then you only need to plug in CPU1, or so I've read). This was an issue on first boot when there was no life in the machine upon powering on. After I reseated the CPU cables and made sure they were securely inserted, my machine finally powered on.2nd Inconvenience was waiting for the first time boot to finish. The hardware status lights on the right are convenient, and do rotate through CPU, DRAM, VGA, and BOOT on every boot, but mine seemed to get stuck or progressed really slowly (multiple seconds) per item, which concerned me at first. Nothing appeared on my display which was plugged into my video card (I also tried directly into the mobo, but I realize now that might not have worked anyways because Ryzen high end CPUs do not have integrated graphics). After tinkering and rebooting, I found suggestions on Google to try 1 RAM stick, which immediately had an effect and allowed the BIOS to appear. I tweaked the clock speed for RAM and powered off, adding sticks incrementally up until the 3rd stick and each worked still. The 4th stick in slot B1 (I inserted going A2-B2-A1-B1 per the mobo guide) did not work at first, the BIOS held up and the status lights hung on VGA or CPU. Eventually though, after a few reboot attempts, the 4th stick finally worked. I'm not sure if reseating the stick at some point was the fix or if the motherboard just needed quite a few minutes to process all of the hardware, but now it works without issue.tl;dr - wait many minutes for the first time boot to work, even try 1 RAM stick at a time until it registers everything appropriatelyFinally, if you have a TPM chip like I got, be sure it is a 14-1 pin chip, at least TPM 2.0, and enable TPM in the BIOS before attempting to use Bitlocker on it. Once I enabled TPM in BIOS, the motherboard detected the chip on reboot and Windows has successfully used it. Whether Windows behaves with it post-encryption is another matter, as TPMs can be volatile on how effective they behave when they are not built into computers like on laptops.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great look, easy installation, minor inconvenience with first time boot
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019
    I specifically got this motherboard because it had the following features I needed:
    -Less than $200
    -TPM slot (for Windows Bitlocker encryption)
    -Looks good without being overboard
    -x470 type to future proof a generation or two of upcoming Ryzen releases
    -Potentially overclockable if I ever wanted to get into that

    This motherboard fit all of these with ease. I only wish its AC companion with wifi hit the sub-$200 requirement, otherwise I would have considered it instead. In any case, I had high hopes for this motherboard, and it has performed well so far.

    My build:
    -NZXT H500 case
    -Ryzen 2700 CPU
    -Red Dragon RX Vega 56 GPU
    -ADATA RAM x4 (8GB per stick to total 32GB)
    -Seasonic Gold 750W PSU

    Installing the motherboard was easy into the case, with one concern regarding the CPU Power connectors from the motherboard. This is more of a limitation of the H500 case, but the top of case fan was mildly in the way of the CPU2 connector, needed if you want to overclock your CPU (if you are not overclocking, then you only need to plug in CPU1, or so I've read). This was an issue on first boot when there was no life in the machine upon powering on. After I reseated the CPU cables and made sure they were securely inserted, my machine finally powered on.

    2nd Inconvenience was waiting for the first time boot to finish. The hardware status lights on the right are convenient, and do rotate through CPU, DRAM, VGA, and BOOT on every boot, but mine seemed to get stuck or progressed really slowly (multiple seconds) per item, which concerned me at first. Nothing appeared on my display which was plugged into my video card (I also tried directly into the mobo, but I realize now that might not have worked anyways because Ryzen high end CPUs do not have integrated graphics). After tinkering and rebooting, I found suggestions on Google to try 1 RAM stick, which immediately had an effect and allowed the BIOS to appear. I tweaked the clock speed for RAM and powered off, adding sticks incrementally up until the 3rd stick and each worked still. The 4th stick in slot B1 (I inserted going A2-B2-A1-B1 per the mobo guide) did not work at first, the BIOS held up and the status lights hung on VGA or CPU. Eventually though, after a few reboot attempts, the 4th stick finally worked. I'm not sure if reseating the stick at some point was the fix or if the motherboard just needed quite a few minutes to process all of the hardware, but now it works without issue.
    tl;dr - wait many minutes for the first time boot to work, even try 1 RAM stick at a time until it registers everything appropriately

    Finally, if you have a TPM chip like I got, be sure it is a 14-1 pin chip, at least TPM 2.0, and enable TPM in the BIOS before attempting to use Bitlocker on it. Once I enabled TPM in BIOS, the motherboard detected the chip on reboot and Windows has successfully used it. Whether Windows behaves with it post-encryption is another matter, as TPMs can be volatile on how effective they behave when they are not built into computers like on laptops.
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    Carlos Augusto Hernández Guevara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Actualmente un tanto cara, igual grandiosa para procesadores AMD de la serie 2000 o 3000
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 16, 2021
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    Leanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great budget board
    Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2021
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    Elisha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everything is as expected, top quality haven’t had any problems so far
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2022
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    oren.k
    5.0 out of 5 stars perfetta
    Reviewed in Italy on November 18, 2018
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    Jovani Diaz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muchas opciones de conexión
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 19, 2021
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    Jovani Diaz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muchas opciones de conexión
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 19, 2021
    Una gran variedad de opciones y en el manual viene muy bien explicado como conectar cada cable si es tu primera vez armando te será sencillo hacerlo
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