New MSI B850 Motherboard Models Leak Out

[T0@st]

MSI introduced an impressive number of new AMD B850 and B840 chipset-based motherboards at January's CES trade event. According to a Wccftech report, the company's AM5—socketed lineup will expand in the near future—a leaked presentation slide provides an early preview of (allegedly) incoming budget-friendly offerings. MSI's leaked roadmap (Q1 to Q2 2025) shows new additions—mostly smaller form factor—across performance (MPG) and Pro Series product ranges. Their Arsenal Gaming (MAG) B850 range seems to be fully released, as of the first quarter of this year—consisting of models already unveiled at CES.

Five new models are seemingly lined up for release within the next couple of months—the Wccftech article listed the following SKUs: MPG B850I Edge WIFI (Mini-ITX), PRO B850M-P WIFI (M-ATX), PRO B850M-B (M-ATX), B850 Gaming PLUS WIFI PZ (ATX) and PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ (M-ATX). The publication commented on its discoveries: "as you can see, MSI will have at least one new variant within the MPG lineup which will feature a Mini-ITX design. The company has already released the full ATX-sized version of the EDGE TI WIFI, and it's nice to know that we will get a Mini-ITX variant too." The report proposes that MSI has prepped its new budget models with the latest connectivity features—most notably, Wi-Fi 7 rated at the full 320 MHz band. Support for Zen 4 and 5 Ryzen X3D CPUs is expected upon launch.



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[Neo_Morpheus]

Why is proper USB4 support still lacking on AMD mobos?

My understanding is that Asmedia already finished their chips and should be available.

 

[windwhirl]

Why is proper USB4 support still lacking on AMD mobos?

My understanding is that Asmedia already finished their chips and should be available.

You can get an X870/X870E board if you want that for sure.

Everywhere else it's optional and likely so because it eats up 4 PCIE lanes from the CPU, if I recall correctly.

 

[aktpu]

I was going to update Asrock B850i, but perhaps I'll wait what MSI brings to the table

 

[Tek-Check]

Is this MSI finally waking up to reality?
They still have far more Intel 800 chipset boards for lackluster Arrow Lake to sell.
Expect heavy discounts on those motherboards soon.

 

[ymdhis]

I see a itx and two matx boards there, that's good.

 

[Tek-Check]

I was going to update Asrock B850i, but perhaps I'll wait what MSI brings to the table

You will not make a mistake with Asrock. Go for it.
In fact, I'll will be buying B850M Riptide this spring, to upgrade the second PC with older Asrock motherboard Z390.