Friday, February 26th 2016
MSI Announces B150M Gaming Pro Motherboard
MSI, world leading in gaming hardware design, is heartened to announce a new M-ATX GAMING motherboard, the B150M GAMING PRO. This new Micro-ATX motherboard is based on the Intel B150 chipset supporting 6th Gen Intel Core processors for LGA1151, and is designed for gamers looking for a small gaming PC while getting the best gaming features & performance. DDR4 Boost technology is available, providing maximum performance and stability while also offering improved memory compatibility. Audio Boost and GAMING LAN ensure you have upper hand on your enemies on the battlefield, ready to finish on top. But there's more... For a limited time, with the new B150M GAMING PRO you get the great and nimble MSI DS B1 GAMING mouse for free.
By fully isolating the memory circuitry from other components, DDR4 Boost ensures the purest possible memory signal for maximum performance and stability. Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN, featuring carefully selected components to ensure the best online gaming experience without lag. With optimized traffic prioritization and low latency, MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games. The LED illuminated LAN connector features 15KV anti-surge protection for safety.
The best audio solution for gamers with isolated audio PCB and high quality audio caps. MSI AUDIO BOOST rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality.
By fully isolating the memory circuitry from other components, DDR4 Boost ensures the purest possible memory signal for maximum performance and stability. Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN, featuring carefully selected components to ensure the best online gaming experience without lag. With optimized traffic prioritization and low latency, MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games. The LED illuminated LAN connector features 15KV anti-surge protection for safety.
35 Comments on MSI Announces B150M Gaming Pro Motherboard
MSI sure loves this chipset and form-factor, it's the 12th mATX B150 SKU from them.
Hopefully, it will be priced decently.
Not bad...
also with a free mouse... well played msi ..
- 2 Memory Slots
- No M.2 Slot
- No CPU VRM Heatsink leads to question longevity under high loads, like those found in gaming
- 4-Pin CPU Power leads to a hot plug and questionable longevity under high loads
- PCI-E x16 slot is very first slot
- RAM Slots use standard latches
- RAM placed too low on the board
The last three probably don't see like big deals by themselves, but when you combine the 3 you end up with a bad situation. I've seen too many components broken off GPUs that were put in boards like this because someone tried to take out a RAM stick and the latch on the RAM slot hit the GPU. Not really a problem if your GPU has backplate, but if it doesn't watch out. Plus, if it does have a backplate, it makes it almost impossible to get RAM out without removing the GPU too.There is nothing wrong with budget boards, but they aren't pro boards. There are way better options for only a little bit more money.
when it meant to say Gaming? Probably Not!
I mean, why just not get a basic board?
if your going to slander msi it better be true or a joke. i cant say im not guilty of saying some dumb shit but its like some people just want the stock market to crash.
so @Fourstaff @RCoon and i think there is actually a msi rep on here.. is it ok to put a high end gpu on the damn mobo?
As for this being better than most things that say Dell, I'd have to definitely disagree. The current socket 1151 motherboard that Dell uses in all their full-size computers is way better than this MSI board. It has two M.2 slots, two PCI-E x16 slots, 4 Memory slots, a more powerful VRM, and is based on Z170.
actually i think @micropage7 has said before efficiency is import as it is to most for the next upgrade they make because how good it is getting below 20nm.
so maybe the power delivery is not that big of deal because high end gpu's are made to pull most power from the psu.. like duh
But the fact remains, they are calling this a Pro board, and I don't consider a featureless board that is just barely enough to get by "Pro". The Pro level of products should signify something better than the average, this is a below average board. There is nothing wrong with budget parts, but don't stick some lipstick on a pig and try to call it a super model.
Forgot to mention, my Asus X79-E WS has the top PCI-E slot so close that the screw for the GPU heatsink barely touches the middle board heatsink and is so close I can't even put a backplate on the card. It's why I have it in the second blue slot. So even some expensive boards do this sometimes.
And there might be some features on the Z170 board that some might use, they are features that a lot could. 4 Rams slots is nice for someone on a budget. Get 2 sticks now, add 2 more later. Having an M.2 slot is a nice bonus. Sure, M.2 drives are a little on the expensive side now, but upgrading to one in the future is a nice option to have.
IMO, if you are going to build a budget gaming rig, putting a very little bit more money into the motherboard from the beginning is the best thing to do. Then it is easier to do upgrades as you get the extra money down the road.