MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi II Motherboard, Socket AM5, AMD B850, ATX, DDR5
- Slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16), 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4) and 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x1)
- RAM: 4x DIMM slots for up to 256 GB DDR5 RAM up to 8,400 MHz
- Storage: 4x M.2 (2x PCIe 5.0 & 2x PCIe 4.0) and 4x SATA
- USB: 1x USB-C 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.1, 2x USB 3.1, 5x USB 3.0 and 4x USB 2.0
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk MAX WiFi II: ATX motherboard with AMD AM5 socket and B850 chipset
The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk MAX WiFi II is an ATX motherboard featuring the mid-range AMD B850 chipset and AMD AM5 socket. It supports Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 CPUs. Connection to graphics cards and NVMe SSDs is via PCIe 5.0. Data transfer rates of up to 20 Gbit/s are possible through USB-C 3.2.
Overclocking for gamers
To get the best out of your gaming PC, the CPU can be overclocked via the motherboard to higher clock speeds. A stable power supply to the processor is ensured, allowing even high-end CPUs to operate at full performance over extended periods. You can also fully exploit DDR5 memory through overclocking. For any eventuality, the MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk WiFi offers BIOS Flashback.
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Colour
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Primary Colour
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Black
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Form Factor
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Motherboard Form Factor
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ATX
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CPU
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CPU Manufacturer
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AMD
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CPU Socket
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AM5
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Display
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Display Included
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No
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Power Specifications
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Power Stages (VRMs)
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14+2+1
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Motherboard
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BIOS Flashback Button
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Yes
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Clear CMOS Button
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Yes
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Motherboard Chipset
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AMD B850
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Motherboard Features
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Debug LEDs, GPU Quick Release, M.2 Quick Release
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Dual BIOS
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No
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Built-In I/O Shield
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Yes
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PCB Layers
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8
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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256 GB
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Memory Type
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DDR5
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Memory Form Factor
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DIMM
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System Memory Subtype
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CUDIMM, UDIMM
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Max. Memory Speed (Standard)
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5600 MT/s
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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8400 MT/s
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EEC Support
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No
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Memory slots
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4x
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Performance Profile
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AMD EXPO
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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN
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Yes
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LAN Ports
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1x 5 Gbit/s
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LAN Chip
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Realtek 8126VB
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Standard
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Wi-Fi 7
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Bluetooth Standard
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5.4
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Cooling
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Backplate
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No
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M.2 Heatsinks
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Yes
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VRM Heatsinks
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Yes
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Water Cooling
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Watercooling
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No
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Internal Ports
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CPU Power Supply
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2x 8-Pin
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header
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1
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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USB 2.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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RGB / LED connectors
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1x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB), 3x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG)
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Front Panel Audio Header
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Yes
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SPI TPM Header
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Yes
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External Ports
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USB 3.2 (external) Type C
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3
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USB 3.2 (external) Type A
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3
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USB 2.0 (external) Type A
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4
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Display Connectors
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HDMI (1x)
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Audio outputs
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3.5 mm jack (total) 2x, S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) 1x
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x2
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1
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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1
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M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
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2
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M.2 E-Key
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1
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Back Connect
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Back Connect
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No
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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3
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PCIe 5.0 x16 mechanical slot
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1
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PCIe 4.0 x4 mechanical slot
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1
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PCIe 3.0 x1 mechanical slot
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1
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Compatibility
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Compatibility Note
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Please refer to the manufacturer's compatibility information. You can find the latest overview on the manufacturer's website.
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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8
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC4080
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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No
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