MSI B760M-E PRO Motherboard Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR5 Micro-ATX

The MSI B760M-E PRO Motherboard is a feature-rich Micro-ATX board built on the Intel B760 chipset with an LGA 1700 socket, supporting Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors alongside Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. Equipped with 2x DDR5 memory slots offering up to 96GB capacity and speeds reaching 6400+ MHz through MSI Memory Boost, this motherboard delivers the performance and stability needed for modern computing workloads.

Performance and Memory

The MSI B760M-E PRO Motherboard leverages MSI Core Boost technology for precise power delivery to the CPU, ensuring stable operation under heavy loads. DDR5 memory support provides a significant leap in bandwidth compared to previous generations, with JEDEC speeds starting at 5600 MHz and overclocking potential up to 6400+ MHz for 1DPC 1R configurations. The dual DIMM slot design maximizes signal integrity for reliable high-speed memory operation.

Expansion and Storage

Lightning Gen4 technology powers both the PCIe and M.2 interfaces on this board. The primary PCIe 4.0 x16 slot delivers full bandwidth for modern graphics cards, while a secondary PCIe 3.0 x1 slot accommodates additional expansion cards. For storage, the MSI B760M-E PRO Motherboard features 2x M.2 Gen4 slots with up to 64GB/s bandwidth for blazing-fast NVMe SSDs, complemented by 6x SATA III ports for traditional hard drives and SSDs.

Connectivity and Rear I/O

The rear I/O panel of the MSI B760M-E PRO Motherboard includes 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports and 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports, providing ample connectivity for peripherals and external devices. A dedicated LAN port ensures stable wired networking, while HDMI and VGA display outputs support dual-monitor setups with HDMI capable of 4K@30Hz resolution. A PS/2 port supports legacy keyboard and mouse peripherals.

Audio and Design

Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC897 codec, delivering 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio through 3 dedicated audio jacks on the rear panel for line-in, line-out, and mic-in. The Micro-ATX form factor of the MSI B760M-E PRO Motherboard makes it an excellent choice for compact builds without sacrificing essential features, offering ESD protection and overvoltage safeguards for long-term system reliability.