Description
Compact M-ATX foundation engineered for stable Ryzen 9000 performance with integrated Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
Quick Specs
- Robust power delivery for sustained high-core CPU operation.
- Integrated Wi-Fi 7 ensures ultra-low latency networking.
- PCIe 5.0 and Lightning Gen 5 M.2 for maximum component throughput.
- Enhanced cooling structures protect critical power delivery components.
- Optimised layout for straightforward assembly in smaller chassis.
The compact foundation for raw power
This MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI motherboard is constructed for the enthusiast builder requiring genuine performance within the constraints of a Micro-ATX form factor. It is not intended for the novice seeking automated simplicity; it is for the user who understands that system stability begins with superior electrical regulation and thermal management, particularly when deploying the latest high-demand processors in the South African climate. As a premier PCIe 5.0 motherboard, it sets a new standard for compact builds.
Unwavering electrical integrity
Performance degrades when power delivery wavers. This board combats instability through a demanding Direct 8+2+1 Power System, utilising 60A Smart Power Stages (SPS). This is paired with robust 8+4-pin CPU power connectors. This configuration ensures that even when running a high-core count CPU under load, the voltage delivery remains consistent, preventing throttling and maximising effective clock speeds across all cores simultaneously. This robust platform supports modern processors on an AMD DDR5 motherboard foundation.
Sustained operational temperature control
Heat is the saboteur of silicon longevity. To counter this, the Frozr Guard system has been integrated; this features an Extended Heatsink design, augmented by MOSFET thermal pads rated specifically for 7W/mK thermal conductivity. Additional choke thermal pads and the inclusion of the EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II actively manage heat soak, ensuring that storage devices and power circuitry maintain optimal temperatures, translating directly into reliable, long-term service. This is the thermal discipline expected from a top-tier PCIe 5.0 motherboard.
Experience networking without compromise
In modern computing, network latency is as critical as CPU cycles. The integration of the 5G LAN chipset, supported by a cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 solution, delivers secure, stable, and high-speed data transmission. For competitive gamers and professionals handling large data sets, this commitment to superior throughput eliminates bottlenecks inherent in older connectivity standards. This AMD DDR5 motherboard ensures your connectivity matches your processing speed.
Clarity through audio engineering
The system is equipped with Audio Boost technology. This dedication separates the audio circuits from noisy internal components, providing a pathway for studio-grade sound quality. This matters for the discerning user requiring accurate positional audio cues in simulations or immersive, detailed soundscapes in media consumption, transforming mere listening into an active experience. This entire structure rests on a foundation designed for speed.
FEATURES:
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 8200+ MT/s (OC)
- Ultra Performance: Direct 8+2+1 Power System 60A SPS, 8+4-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, and a 6-layer PCB
- Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II
- EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Clip II, and EZ Antenna
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot and Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2
- 5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 Solution: Delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Chipset: Intel B850
- CPU Support:
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Socket AM5
- Memory:
- 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
- Memory Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
- Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:
- • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8200+ MT/s
- • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
- • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
- • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6000+ MT/s
- Supports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed
- Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPOTM
- Supports Dual-Channel mode
- Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory
- Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only
- Onboard Graphics:
- 1x HDMI™
- Support HDMITM 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
- 1x DisplayPort
- Support DisplayPort 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
- *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
- Slot:
- 2x PCI-E x16 slot
- 1x PCI-E x1 slot
- PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
- PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
- PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
- PCI_E1 slot
- Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
- Supports PCIe 4.0 x8 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)
- Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processor)
- Audio:
- Realtek® ALC897 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Storage:
- 2x M.2
- M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
- M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
- 4x SATA 6G
- M2_1 slot
- Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8000 Series processors)
- M2_2 slot
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors)
- *Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
- RAID:
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
- USB:
- 4x USB 2.0 (Front)
- 3x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
- 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
- 3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
- 2x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
- 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
- LAN: Realtek® 8126VB 5G LAN
- Wireless LAN & Bluetooth:
- Wi-Fi 7
- The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
- Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.9Gbps
- Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
- Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM
- Internal IO:
- 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
- 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
- 1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
- 1x CPU Fan
- 1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
- 3x System Fan
- 2x Front Panel (JFP)
- 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
- 1x Front Audio (JAUD)
- 1x Com Port (JCOM)
- 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
- 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
- 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
- 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
- 4x USB 2.0 ports
- 2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
- 1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports
- LED Feature:
- 4x EZ Debug LED
- 1x EZ Memory Detection LED
- Operating System: Support for Windows® 11 64-bit
- Form Factor: mATX
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI AM5 DDR5 M-ATX Motherboard x1
- SATA Cable x1
- EZ M.2 Clip II Remover x2
- EZ Wi-Fi Antenna x1
- 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable(V1) x1
- EZ M.2 Clip II x1
- EZ M.2 Clip II Remover x1
- Quick Installation Guide x1
Why MSI?
MSI has long understood the engineering required to transition generations of hardware without failure. For the South African system builder, choosing MSI is selecting a commitment to tested power delivery and advanced thermal structures, ensuring that your investment performs exactly as specified, day after day, resisting the thermal pressures common in our region. This quality is evident in every aspect of this AMD DDR5 motherboard, especially its support for the latest standards like PCIe 5.0 motherboard expansion.
Payment methods
Refund Policy
Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..