MSI B450i Gaming PLUS AC review

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The metal cover on the primary x16 PCI-Express slot should offer some sturdier and stronger slots, handy for usage with massive heavy graphics cards. 

 

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There is quite some attention to detail in the CPU area. If you count along with me, the CPU alone has an 4+2 power phase design, the CPU is being fed by one 8-pin power connector. The MOSFETs are cooled with a really proper VRM heatsink. Again, for a budget series B450 motherboard that is very nice to see. MSI really improved here. 

 

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Overall a nice looking board following the ATX form factor. Today we pair it with a 3200MHz memory kit from G.Skill who offers Flare-X memory. 

 

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The audio chip used is Realtek AL887 offers 7.1-channel High Definition audio, it has been enhanced with a few higher grade capacitors.  It is a 7.1 CODEC, but MSI did run out of space, just three analog outputs are available. Of course anything Digital can run pass through HDMI or DP of your graphics card.



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