MSI PRO B850M-E EVO motherboard

MSI PRO B850M-E EVO is a Micro ATX motherboard for AM5, aimed at a stable mid-range build with the ability to take on a more serious upgrade. Based on the AMD B850 chipset and supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 desktop processors, giving you a long platform life. You get DDR5 support with high frequencies and dual-channel mode, plus a fast PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot directly from the CPU. The combination of 2.5G LAN and a decent audio chip makes the motherboard a good foundation for modern gaming or a work machine.

What you get

With AM5 socket and AMD B850 chipset you can combine the motherboard with the latest generations of Ryzen – from budget to high-end CPU, without changing the bottom when upgrading. The two slots for DDR5 memory support up to 128 GB and very high frequencies up to DDR5 8200 MT/s (OC), which is a plus for lower latency and better performance in games and productivity. For storage you have 1x M.2 slot with PCIe 5.0 x4 / 4.0 x4 from the processor for super fast NVMe SSD, plus 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports and RAID 0/1/10 for flexible configuration between speed and reliability. Realtek ALC897 with 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio and Audio Boost will do the job for gaming, movies and voice chat without a separate sound card. The built-in 2.5G LAN controller Realtek 8125 ensures higher network throughput and lower ping compared to standard 1G LAN.

• AM5 socket and AMD B850 chipset give compatibility with modern Ryzen desktop processors and a good foundation for future upgrades.
• Support for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series Desktop Processors allows you to choose a CPU according to the budget – from entry-level to higher class.
• Two slots for DDR5 memory with maximum capacity 128 GB and frequencies up to 8200 MT/s (OC) are sufficient for heavy multitasking and more serious applications.
• Dual-channel memory (dual-channel) improves the throughput of RAM, which directly affects FPS and overall system responsiveness.
• 1x M.2 slot (Key M) from CPU with support for PCIe 5.0 x4 / 4.0 x4 in sizes 2260/2280 allows you to use the fastest NVMe SSD drives.
• 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports with support for RAID 0, 1 and 10 give options for both maximum speed and mirroring/redundancy for data.
• Main PCIe x16 slot from CPU (up to PCIe 5.0 x16 / 4.0 x8 / 4.0 x4) is suitable for a modern GPU card, plus an additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for expansion cards.
• Built-in Realtek 8125 2.5Gbps LAN controller ensures faster and more stable network connection compared to standard 1Gbps solutions.
• Audio subsystem with Realtek ALC897, 7.1-Channel HD Audio and Audio Boost offers clean sound for games, movies and communication without the need for a separate sound card.
• Standard power connectors – 24-pin ATX and 8-pin CPU – ensure compatibility with mass ATX PSUs.

Who is it suitable for

This motherboard is suitable if you want a compact Micro ATX build for gaming or work, with the possibility to move to a more powerful Ryzen from a newer generation further on. Suitable for users who want fast NVMe SSD, enough RAM and stable network, without paying for extras like built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. If you need more M.2 slots or many PCIe expansion cards, look more towards a larger ATX model.

The combination of AM5, B850, DDR5 up to 128 GB and PCIe 5.0 M.2 puts you on a current platform with a good balance between price, capabilities and future upgrade.