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MSI Expands its B450 MAX Series with Gaming Pro Carbon MAX WiFi and Bazooka MAX WiFi

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MSI, a world-leading motherboard manufacturer, proudly introduces two new B450 MAX motherboards, B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI and B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI. For the 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, the new MAX motherboards are optimized with best compatibility in every aspects. These two new MAX motherboards can satisfy more gamers and users.

As the most iconic motherboard for mainstream gamers, this time GAMING PRO CARBON also includes a MAX version for stylish gamers to perfectly match with 3rd Gen Ryzen processors. With millions colors and 17 LED effects, Mystic Light offers customization options for ever-changing RGB experience. B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI is also equipped with USB 3.2 Gen2 solution with up to 10 Gbps transfer speed. Audio Boost 4 with Nahimic 3 provides stable and high quality sound effects with premium components. Furthermore, concerning the higher performance-based 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI includes Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield to ensure better heat dissipation effects and lower temperature for CPUs and M.2 devices. Flash BIOS Button becomes more and more important and gives more convenience for BIOS updates.



MAG series motherboards always provide the best value with the best price in the motherboard market. B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI is the first MAG Micro-ATX motherboard to offer a Wi-Fi solution onboard, delivering wireless connection with lower CPU loading and better long-term usage. This motherboard also features a 32 MB BIOS ROM for AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen processors with user-friendly Click BIOS 5. In addition, Turbo M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen1 ensure stable and fast gaming experiences. Audio Boost allows gamers to have studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience. The additional RGB pinheaders including two JRGB and two JRAINBOW connectors also make gamers to easily decorate system with RGB and RAINBOW strips.

AMD MAX Motherboards List
  • X470 GAMING PLUS MAX
  • X470 GAMING PRO MAX
  • B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI
  • B450 GAMING PLUS MAX
  • B450 TOMAHAWK MAX
  • B450M MORTAR MAX
  • B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI
  • B450-A PRO MAX
  • B450M PRO-VDH MAX
  • B450M PRO-M2 MAX
  • B450M-A PRO MAX
  • A320M-A PRO MAX
For more information, visit the product pages of the B450 Gaming Pro Carbon MAX WIFI and B450M Bazooka MAX WIFI.

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a little too late imo... With how the novel flu virus is affecting the market, I don't think we'll see this getting shipped anytime soon.
 
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I think a micro-atx board with a wifi built in is a wise choice for sales.
 
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Can't believe how AMD got sh*t on by MB manufacturers... Finally a mATX mobo with wifi, and it's the lowest of low in terms of design...

No USB C front port header, poor VRM cooling, no back I/O shroud, no multi-channel audio, only 2 side SATA ports (and only 4 in total!)...
 
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Dammeron said:
Can't believe how AMD got sh*t on by MB manufacturers... Finally a mATX mobo with wifi, and it's the lowest of low in terms of design...

No USB C front port header, poor VRM cooling, no back I/O shroud, no multi-channel audio, only 2 side SATA ports (and only 4 in total!)...
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I have a machine here I built and the cooling for the VRM is about the same but works very well. Unless you plan to put a 3900x on the thing I dont see the need. I would be spending a bit more on the motherboard if I was gonna go with such an expensive CPU anyway. Just IMO.

But yes, the rest do suck they dont have (except for i/o shroud which I can live without as I dont care).
 
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Worth noting that the Gaming Pro Carbon AC originally supported 128 GB of memory but the GPC MAX Wifi only supports 64. Odds of that being an issue are low, but it's a notable difference between the two boards
 
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sepheronx said:
I have a machine here I built and the cooling for the VRM is about the same but works very well. Unless you plan to put a 3900x on the thing I dont see the need. I would be spending a bit more on the motherboard if I was gonna go with such an expensive CPU anyway. Just IMO.

But yes, the rest do suck they dont have (except for i/o shroud which I can live without as I dont care).
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Some of us want to buld powerful mATX builds with AMD, but cheap boards like above are the only option.
 
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TheinsanegamerN said:
Some of us want to buld powerful mATX builds with AMD, but cheap boards like above are the only option.
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I see it as a real issue if you want Wifi in the MATX form factor but if not the ASUS TUF B450M-PRO GAMING is not bad, it comes with 10 phase VRM, really good sound, dual M2 slots and on the rear panel you get 3.1 plus type A and type C USB...…….. my neighbour just bagged one.
 
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Tatty_One said:
I see it as a real issue if you want Wifi in the MATX form factor but if not the ASUS TUF B450M-PRO GAMING is not bad, it comes with 10 phase VRM, really good sound, dual M2 slots and on the rear panel you get 3.1 plus type A and type C USB...…….. my neighbour just bagged one.
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Still no USB C front header (if Your case has one, You'd want to use it), the back i/o looks like a joke, and yes - I need wifi. Sometimes my internet's out and tethering from my phone is the only option to get a job done.
 
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