Question 1

What are some of the features that make this motherboard future-proof?

Accepted Answer

This motherboard is considered future-proof due to its support for the latest technologies such as DDR5 memory with overclocking capabilities, PCIe 5.0 for high-speed expansion slots, Wi-Fi 7 for faster wireless connectivity, and a 5G LAN network solution.

Question 2

Does this motherboard have built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities?

Accepted Answer

yes it has wifi and Bluetooth built in  with a wifi plugs to improve connection

Question 3

Is there actually a PCI 5.0 slot for the GPU on any of these?

Accepted Answer

Yes,

PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)

M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices
M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices

Question 4

Have there been any reported issues with the CPU fan port on this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

The product information does not mention any reported issues with the CPU fan port on this motherboard.

Question 5

Does this motherboard have a good price to performance ratio?

Accepted Answer

The product review summary indicates that the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI AM5 motherboard is praised for its solid build quality and performance, efficiently handling AMD AM5 processors. While it does not explicitly mention price to performance ratio, the overall positive feedback on its features and performance suggests a favorable assessment.

Question 6

Is this motherboard recommended for PC enthusiasts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the motherboard is recommended for PC enthusiasts due to its solid build quality, excellent connectivity options, and future-proof features.

Question 7

Is the motherboard easy to install?

Accepted Answer

Fits like a glove!

Question 8

Does this motherboard offer good performance for PC gaming?

Accepted Answer

The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard is praised for its excellent connectivity options, including WiFi 7 and 5G LAN, solid build quality, and features like Audio Boost 5 for an immersive gaming experience. These attributes make it a favorable choice for PC gaming.

CPU Socket Type	AM5
CPU Type	Ryzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series

Number of Memory Slots	4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard	Up to DDR5 8400+ MT/s (OC)
Maximum Memory Supported	256GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel
ECC Supported	Non-ECC
Memory Feature	Memory Support DDR5 8400 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Ryzen 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8400+ MT/s - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s Supports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPO Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only

PCI Express 5.0 x16	PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI Express x4	PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) *PCI_E3 slot will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_3 slot. You can switch PCI_E3 slot to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the M2_3 slot
PCI Express x1	PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)

Serial ATA (SATA)	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2	M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices PCI_E3 slot will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_3 slot. You can switch PCI_E3 slot to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the M2_3 slot. * Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions
SATA RAID	Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC4080
Audio Channels	7.1 Channels

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LAN Chipset	Realtek 8126VB
Max LAN Speed	5Gbps
Wireless LAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4

Onboard USB	4 x USB 2.0 ports 4 x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1 x USB 20Gbps Type C ports
Other Connectors	1 x CPU Fan 1 x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan) 6 x System Fan 1 x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2) 2 x Front Panel (JFP) 1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1 x Front Audio (JAUD) 3 x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1 x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1 x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)

Form Factor	ATX
LED Lighting	4 x EZ Debug LED 1 x EZ Memory Detection LED
Dimensions (W x L)	12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin	1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1 x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)

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