MSI B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard

Core Hardware Support

• Chipset: AMD B840 – a newer B-series, perfect for mid-high range builds.
• Socket: AM5 – futureproof and compatible with the latest Ryzen desktop CPUs (7000/8000/9000).
• CPU Support: Fully compatible with Ryzen 9000 series and down — solid for gaming, creation, or productivity builds.

 Memory (RAM)

• Type: DDR5 only.
• Capacity: 4 DIMM slots, up to 256GB — great for workstations or future scaling.
• OC Support: Crazy fast speeds — up to 8000+ MT/s with optimal setups.
• Dual-channel & AMD EXPO support: Ensures performance and overclocking flexibility.

PCIe & Expansion

• PCI-E 4.0 x16 (from CPU): For GPU — Ryzen 9000/7000 get full 16 lanes.
• Additional PCIe 3.0 slots: Perfect for capture cards, sound cards, or other add-ons.
• Good separation for airflow and dual-GPU (if needed).

 Storage

• 2x M.2 (Gen 4), 4x SATA: Great mix of NVMe and traditional storage.
• RAID 0/1 support for M.2: Good for speed redundancy, especially for boot or work drives.

 Connectivity

• USB: Plenty of ports, with modern USB 10Gbps Type-C on rear & front.
• LAN: Realtek 2.5G — solid speed for most use-cases.
• Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4: Future-ready, but fully supported in Win 11 24H2 (keep that in mind for OS planning).

 Audio

• Realtek ALC897: Decent onboard audio, though not audiophile-tier — good for gaming and casual use.

 Lighting & Headers

• Multiple RGB + ARGB headers (JRGB, JARGB_V2) for syncing fans, strips, and other bling.
• EZ Debug LEDs — super helpful for diagnosing boot/post issues quickly.