Build a powerful AM5 gaming system with this ATX AMD B850 motherboard, ready for Windows 10/11 and Ryzen 7000/8000G/9000 series CPUs. It supports up to 256GB DDR5 across four DIMM slots, with speeds up to DDR5-6000 (OC). Storage is future-ready with 3x M.2 slots (1x PCIe Gen5, 2x PCIe Gen4) plus 4x SATA for additional drives. Expansion includes PCIe x16 + PCIe x4 and a PCIe x1 slot. Connectivity is premium with 5G Realtek LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth, while rear I/O offers USB-C 20Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps, multiple USB-A ports, HDMI, and optical S/PDIF. High-quality Realtek ALC4080 audio, 8 PWM fan headers, and RGB + 3 ARGB headers complete the build.
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI (AM5)
| type | Mainboard |
| EAN | 4711377402859 |
| Manufacturer's No. | 7E53-001R |
| base | AM5 |
| Maximum supported CPUs | 1 |
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operating system |
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| Support |
Windows 10 ready, Windows 11 ready |
| processor | |
| Supported models |
Ryzen 5 7xxx (Raphael), Ryzen 5 7xxxX (Raphael), Ryzen 5 7xxxF (Raphael), Ryzen 5 7xxxX3D (Raphael), Ryzen 5 8xxxF (Phoenix), Ryzen 5 8xxxG (Phoenix), Ryzen 5 9xxx (Granite Ridge), Ryzen 5 9xxxX (Granite Ridge), Ryzen 7 7xxx (Raphael), Ryzen 7 7xxxX (Raphael), Ryzen 7 7xxxX3D (Raphael), Ryzen 7 8xxxG (Phoenix), Ryzen 7 8xxxF (Phoenix), Ryzen 7 9xxxX (Granite Ridge), Ryzen 7 9xxxX3D (Granite Ridge), Ryzen 9 7xxx (Raphael), Ryzen 9 7xxxX (Raphael), Ryzen 9 7xxxX3D (Raphael), Ryzen 9 9xxxX (Granite Ridge), Ryzen 9 9xxxX3D (Granite Ridge) |
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
| slots | |
| PCIe x16 |
2x (of which: 1x PCIe x16, 4x PCIe x4) |
| PCIe x1 | 1 |
| BIOS | |
| EFI BIOS | Yes |
| Form factor | ATX |
| use | PC |
| power supply |
ATX12V (24-Pin + 2x 8-Pin) |
| memory | |
| maximum | 256 GB |
| Number of sockets | 4x DDR5 |
| supported standards |
DDR5 - 6000 (OC), 5600 - 4800 |
| Channels | 2 |
| Maximum storage ranks | 8 |
| Memory controller in CPU | Yes |
| Maximum data density | 8192 Mbit |
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External connections |
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| USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbit/s) | 1 |
| USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s) | 1 |
| USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s) | 2 |
| USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s) | 2 |
| A notice: |
The designation USB 3.2 Gen 1 corresponds to the earlier designations USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. |
| USB-A 2.0 | 4 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| microphone | 1 |
| Line-Out | 1 |
| S/PDIF output (optical) | 1 |
| RJ-45 | 1 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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Internal connections |
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| SATA | 4 |
| M.2 | 3 |
| M.2 Module Key | M |
| M.2 Slot 1 | PCIe Gen 5.0 |
| M.2 Slot 2 | PCIe Gen 4.0 |
| M.2 Slot 3 | PCIe Gen 4.0 |
| A notice: |
The actual usable speed of their M.2 SSDs depends on the combination of CPU, motherboard slot and chipset. |
| M.2 interface | PCIe |
| M.2 Length | 60 - 80 mm |
| RGB LED Header | 1 |
| addressable RGB LED header | 3 |
| USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbit/s) | 1 |
| 4-pin PWM fan | 8 |
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Connections (optional) |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s) | 2 |
| USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbit/s | 1 |
| USB 2.0 | 4 |
| TPM | Yes |
| SATA controller | AMD B850 |
| directly usable RAID levels | 36535 |
| USB controller | AMD B850 |
| Onboard graphics |
The motherboard's graphics ports can only be used when using a CPU with an integrated graphics chip. |
| Sound |
Realtek ALC4080 |
| LAN |
Realtek 8126VB 5G LAN |
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Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth |
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| Further information |
To support the latest processor cores, a BIOS update may be required. |
| Accesories | |
| available |
EZ WiFi Antenna, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ M.2 Clip Remover, SATA Cable, ARGB Extension Cable, 1 to 3 EZ Conn Cable, EZ Front Panel Cable |
| Dimensions |
Width: 243.84 mm x Height: 304.8 mm |
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