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Introduction
On this review, we’ve got a version “refresh” and a brand new naming scheme for a longtime motherboard from MSI. MSI has manufactured GAMING PLUS boards for some time now, representing an entry-level gaming-centric platform. This 12 months, MSI has decided to maneuver the GAMING PLUS branding into the MSI Arsenal Gaming tier of motherboards. The MAG branding is well established as an entry-level enthusiast gaming platform, generally offering a no-frills group of motherboards with a full feature set at an affordable price point.
To kick off this launch, MSI has released the MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WiFi, in addition to several other motherboards with the “MAX” branding. The “MAX” boards are the newest releases and have been outfitted with a bigger BIOS chip, improved heatsinks and different aesthetic design patterns based on MSI. In case you wish to upgrade to socket AM5, you’ll know the latest motherboard versions from MSI by the “MAX” moniker somewhere within the naming. For the MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WiFi, MSI has placed particular emphasis on heatsinks, DIY ease of assembly, an upgraded “Click X” BIOS and one-click “AI” overclocking. In case you need a refresher on AMD motherboard chipsets, please read this. The motherboard is currently listed on the MSI store webpage for $259 with a three-year warranty. So, allow us to proceed to the main points.
**Although this slide displays the MSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WiFi motherboard difference, it’s an identical to the MSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX Wifi apart from the facility delivery, which is 12+2+1 on the MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WiFi.
Packaging and Contents
The MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WiFi was sent to us directly from MSI. We received a full retail package in the usual motherboard box. Inside is the board in a thick anti-static bag. The WiFi antenna is individually boxed on top of the board, and the accessories there are were placed under the motherboard. The accessories are pretty slim: one SATA cable, one EZ-Conn cable, one M.2 latch (EZ-Clip), one m.2 EZ-Clip screw-driver, Quick-Start Guide, stickers and the WiFi antenna.
