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2021-04-27T08:37:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well.

First motherboard I've bought and so far it's doing pretty good. Works well with the rest of my components. Current build: B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II (MS-7C02) (AM4) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module ram TF3D416G3200HC16CDC01 - Black

BRYSON L.

2021-02-01T07:03:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Motherboard

love it! came in quick and fast and in good conditions

TUONG D.

2021-01-25T07:58:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product

It’s been running good I didn’t have any problems installing it or anything else

AUGUSTUS P.

2021-01-24T19:09:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality

It looks awesome. I haven't used it yet, but the board looks fresh out of the factory and very advanced. It's a huge upgrade from my previous setup!

AIMEE K.

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MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II Specifications

  • Socket

    AM4

  • CPU (Max Support)

    RYZEN 9

  • Chipset

    AMD B450 Chipset

  • Chipset

    AMD B450 Chipset

  • DDR4 Memory

    1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz (by JEDEC)
    For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9)
    2667/2800/2933/3000/3066/3200/3466/3600/3733/3866/4000/4133 by A-XMP OC mode
    For AMD Other CPU
    2667/2800/2933/3000/3066/3200/3466 by A-XMP OC mode

  • Memory Channel

    Dual

  • DIMM Slots

    4

  • Max Memory (GB)

    128

  • PCI-E X16

    2

  • PCI-E GEN

    Gen3(PCI_E1), Gen2(PCI_E4)

  • PCI-E X1

    3

  • SATAIII

    3

  • M.2 Slot

    1

  • Raid

    0/1/10

  • Raid

    0/1/10

  • TPM (Header)

    1

  • LAN

    1x Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller

  • LAN

    1x Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller

  • USB 3.2 Ports

    Front: 2(Gen1, Type A)
    Rear: 1(Gen2, Type C), 1(Gen2, Type A), 2(Gen1, Type A)

  • USB 2.0 Ports

    Front: 4
    Rear: 2

  • Serial Ports (Front)

    1

  • Audio Ports (Rear)

    Realtek ALC892 Codec

  • DVI-D

    1

  • HDMI

    1

  • Directx

    12

  • Form Factor

    ATX

  • Crossfire

    Y

  • Operating System

    Support for Windows 10 64-bit
    Support for Windows 7 64-bit

  • Processor

    Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen/ Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4

  • Memory

    4 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB ComboPI 1.0.0.3-based and above BIOS are required.
    Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz (by JEDEC)
    For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9)
    Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 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)

  • Memory (Contd.)

    Dual channel memory architecture
    Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
    Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)

  • Slots

    1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)
    1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors support x16 speed
    Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors support x8 speed
    1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4, supports x4 mode)
    3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

  • Onboard Graphics

    1 x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @60Hz
    1 x HDMI 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz

  • Multi-GPU

    Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology

  • Storage

    AMD CPU

    2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
    Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen/ Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics) or PCIe 3.0 x2 (Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics) and SATA 6Gb/s
    Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
    AMD B450
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

  • USB

    AMD B450
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port on the back panel
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port on the back panel
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen1 connector

  • USB (Contd.)

    6 x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
    AMD CPU
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the back panel

  • Audio

    Realtek ALC892 Codec
    7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

  • Internal connectors

    1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors (support additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
    1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
    1 x 4-pin water-pump-fan connector

  • Internal connectors (Contd.)

    4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
    1 x TPM module connector
    1 x Front panel audio connector
    2 x System panel connectors
    1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
    1 x Serial Port connector
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper
    2 x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connectors

  • Back panel ports

    Flash BIOS Button
    PS/2 Combo Port
    USB 3.2 Gen1
    LAN Port
    HD Audio Connectors
    USB 2.0 Port
    DVI-D Port
    HDMI Port
    USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A+C

  • Mounting

    9 mounting holes

  • Dimensions

    ATX Form Factor: 12 x 9.6" (30.5 x 24.4cm)

About MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II AM4 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard - SKU#1529239

FEATURED REVIEWS

Works well.

By BRYSON L.

First motherboard I've bought and so far it's doing pretty good. Works well with the rest of my components. Current build: B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II (MS-7C02) (AM4) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module ram TF3D416G3200HC16CDC01 - Black

Motherboard

By TUONG D.

love it! came in quick and fast and in good conditions

Military style with extended heatsink design for better thermal solution, plus DDR4 Boost, Core Boost, Turbo M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen2 connector

DIY Friendly
MSI motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart design, such as convenient pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB location and so on, so DIY users can pick and choose any gaming rig they want.

Hardware

User Friendly Design
MSI motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart design for DIY users, countless system tuning and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights and satisfy even the most demanding tweaker. Makes it so easy to install your own motherboard and gaming rig without any issue.

Compatibility

Maximum Compatibility
Every MSI motherboards are certified by strict mechanic that feature convenient pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB location for compatibility with the widest range of components and devices, so DIY user can pick and choose the components they want. More than that, we offer a dedicated Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for the most critical part - memory. Combining with MSI DDR4 Boost technology, we provide the maximum compatibility, so you confirm and choose any gaming rig as you want.

Ryzen Processors Support
MSI AM4 motherboards perfectly support AMD Ryzen processors. Combining MSI Core Boost, you can release maximum performance no matter what CPU you use.

Extreme Stability & Compatibility Testing
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules and configurations.

BIOS and Software

Performance Enhancing Apps
Complete your high performance experience with an array of performance enhancing software from MSI. From a loaded yet easy to use BIOS to potent live system tools, get the most out of your motherboard at any moment.

MSI App Player
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player brings seamless mobile gaming experiences to PCs. Leverage the advantages of mouse and keyboard controls, better graphics, and multi-tasking for mobile gaming supremacy.

Click BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

Dragon Center
MSI Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

Enhanced Performance
MSI motherboards feature all the latest solution for enthusiast gamers and prosumers. CPU and memory enhancement and fast storage and USB transfer speed are ready to be on the battlefield.

CPU

Tailored for E-sports Enthusiasts
High-quality materials and intelligent fan optimization help to cool all necessary components, which is critical to ensuring that the system is stable and always delivering the best performance.

Memory
High-quality materials and intelligent fan optimization help to cool all necessary components, which is critical to ensuring that the system is stable and always delivering the best performance.

Unmatched Memory Performance
Optimized layout design and a fully isolated memory circuitry ensures perfect stability and performance. you never have to worry about your system crashing during games with MSI DDR4 BOOST.

For higher Memory Speed: DDR4 Boost 2
Besides optimized PCB design, MSI OC lab has also co-worked with world-known memory brands, pushing memory speed to a peak. MSI AM4 motherboards are going to free the these selected memories' performance with stability.

A Huge Step of DDR Performance
MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. With AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, X470 and B450 motherboards have great improvement on performance and memory support.

Storage

Fast and Future Ready Storage
MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

USB

Maximize Your USB Device Performance
Read and write your files over USB faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s.

In-Game Advantage
MSI motherboards are built with enhanced audio and advanced LAN networking capabilities that turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.

Audio

Sound That Pulls you Into the game
Deliver the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components and get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI motherboards let you enjoy breathtaking, gaming-changing sound.

Isolated Audio Design
Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.

Separated Audio Layers for Clean Left & Right Channels
Audio circuits laid on separate layers in the PCB ensure equally pristine sounding audio for both left and right audio channels.

DE-POP Protection
A de-pop filter eliminates loud popping noises that occur when devices are plugged/unplugged or when the PC is turned on/off.

Exhilarating And Inspiring
Each MSI motherboard is built based on the specific topic in order to match different tastes and favors. Furthermore, MSI also adopts the modern style to design the heatsink through huge surface and sleek but simple cuts in order to make the heatsink and appearance looks ripped and powerful. Combined with neutral color, such as black, gray and silver, as the main background, MSI motherboard can perfect fit different RGB LED effects and strongly shows the gamers tunes.

Industrial Design

Conquer the Battlefield
MAG series motherboards are focused on functionality and durability. Descended from MSI Arsenal GAMING, these motherboards take their likeliness from rugged military equipment and are ready for battle.

Loyal Comrade
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

Components

Built on Everlasting Quality
Using only the finest quality components and integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, long-lasting and high performance motherboard.

MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II AM4 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard - SKU#1529239 Features

  • Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics / Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
  • Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4133(OC) MHz
  • Extended Heatsink Design: MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: 1x TURBO M.2, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN2, Store MI technology
  • Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance
  • DDR4 Boost:Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability
  • MULTI-GPU: With STEEL ARMOR PCI-E slots. Supports 2-Way AMD Crossfire
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive audio experience
  • Flash BIOS Button: Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds, without installing a CPU, memory or graphics card

What's in the box:

  • B450 TOMAHAWK MAX AM4 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard
  • U2x SATA Cables
  • Case Badge
  • I/O Shield
  • Original Box