Meet the MSI B450M MORTAR MAX — a compact, feature-rich motherboard built for AMD Ryzen and designed in a versatile micro‑ATX form factor. With a robust B450 chipset and AM4 socket, it delivers solid performance for gaming, content creation, and everyday multitasking.

Key specifications

  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • CPU Type: Ryzen Series
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Memory: 4× DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 128GB total
  • Memory Speed Support:
    • JEDEC baseline: 1866/2133/2400/2667 MHz
    • Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9): up to 4133 MHz with A-XMP OC mode
    • Other AMD CPUs: up to 3466 MHz with A-XMP OC mode
  • Expansion Slots:
    • PCI Express 3.0 x16 — 1 slot (PCI_E1); supports x16 with 1st–3rd Gen Ryzen
    • PCI Express 2.0 x16 — 1 slot (PCI_E4); supports up to x4
    • PCIe x1 — 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  • Storage: 4× SATA 6Gb/s; 2× M.2
  • Onboard Audio: 7.1-channel
  • LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Rear Panel Ports:
    • PS/2
    • HDMI
    • DisplayPort
    • RJ-45 Ethernet
    • USB 3.1 ports (rear): 6
    • USB 2.0 ports (rear): 6
    • USB Type-C: 1× USB 3.1
    • S/PDIF Out (optical)
    • 5 audio jacks
  • Internal I/O: 2× USB 2.0 headers
  • Form Factor: m-ATX

Why it stands out

  • Two M.2 slots give you flexible, high-speed storage options alongside 4 SATA drives, ideal for fast boot drives and game libraries.
  • Wide memory compatibility and A-XMP OC modes let Ryzen Gen3 CPUs squeeze extra performance from DDR4 while preserving system stability.
  • Direct access to a complete set of modern I/O in a compact board, including USB Type-C on the rear panel and 7.1-channel audio for immersive multimedia.

Who should consider this board

  • PC builders seeking a compact, capable Ryzen platform with ample memory and storage expansion in a micro‑ATX footprint.
  • Gamers and creators who want reliable performance, flexible RAM speeds, and robust I/O without sacrificing case size.

Use cases and applications

  • Mid-range gaming rigs powered by Ryzen processors, with room for fast NVMe storage via M.2 and multiple SATA drives for data storage.
  • Multi-monitor setups using HDMI and DisplayPort, plus a full range of USB connections for peripherals and external devices.
  • Home workstations or media centers that benefit from 7.1-channel onboard audio and gigabit Ethernet for smooth streaming and online collaboration.

CPU Socket Type

AM4

CPU Type

Ryzen Series


Chipset

AMD B450


Number of Memory Slots

4x288pin (DDR4)

Memory Standard

Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz (by JEDEC)
For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9)
Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE)
For AMD Other CPU
Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE)

Maximum Memory Supported

128GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel


PCI Express 3.0 x16

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)
Supports x16 speed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors
Supports x8 speed with Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors
Supports x4 speed with AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors

PCI Express 2.0 x16

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4, supports x4 mode)

PCI Express x1

2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots


SATA 6Gb/s

4 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

2 x M.2


Audio Channels

7.1 Channels


Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps


PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

HDMI

1 x HDMI

RJ45

1 x RJ45

DisplayPort

1 x DisplayPort

USB 3.1

6 x USB 3.1

USB 1.1/2.0

6 x USB 2.0

USB Type-C

1 x USB 3.1

S/PDIF Out

1 x Optical

Audio Ports

5 Ports


Onboard USB

2 x USB 2.0


Form Factor

m-ATX

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