Following their Z790 release, MSI also announced the release of two new MicroATX motherboards: the "B760M PROJECT ZERO" and the "B650M PROJECT ZERO". These motherboards are notable for their rear connector layout and are designed to be paired with MSI's "MAG PANO M100R PZ" PC case. The "B650M PROJECT ZERO" motherboard is compatible with AMD Ryzen 8000/7000 series processors and features a Socket AM5 with an AMD B650 chipset in a white silver finish. It supports a 10+2+1 phase 80A SPS power delivery, maximizing CPU performance. The board includes a 6-layer PCB with a 2-ounce copper layer, a large heatsink extending to the I/O panel, and M.2 Shield Frozr to mitigate thermal throttling of M.2 SSDs. Specifications include DDR5 7600+ (OC) support, PCI Express 4.0 and 3.0 slots, dual M.2 slots, and four SATA 3.0 ports. Connectivity options include Realtek 2.5Gbps Ethernet, AMD Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3.
The "B760M PROJECT ZERO" motherboard is tailored for Intel's 12th/13th/14th generation Core processors, featuring an LGA1700 socket and an Intel B760 chipset. It offers a 12+1+1 phase 75A SPS power circuit and utilizes a similar 6-layer, 2-ounce copper PCB design.
This model also features extensive heatsinking and thermal management, including M.2 Shield Frozr. It supports DDR5 7800+ (OC), offers PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 slots, two M.2 slots, and four SATA 3.0 ports. Networking capabilities include Realtek 2.5Gbps Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. Both motherboards measure 243.84 x 243.84mm and are set to be available from April 19, 2024. The estimated market price for each is approximately $229.
