MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 Motherboard, Micro-ATX
MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 Motherboard, Micro-ATX – Supports Intel 12th Gen Core Processors, LGA 1700 – DDR4 Memory Boost 4800+MHz/OC, PCIe 4.0 & 3.0 x16 Slots, 2 x M.2 Gen4 Slots, 2.5G LAN
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- 12TH GEN CORE, DEPENDABLE PERFORMANCE – The PRO B660M-A DDR4 (mATX) employs a fully digital power design VRM platform for the Intel B660 chipset (LGA 1700, 12th Gen Core ready) with Core Boost architecture for high CPU core count power demands
- SMART COOLING – VRM cooling includes 7W/mK thermal pads, heatsinks & active Frozr AI CPU & GPU responsive cooling; Other thermal management features include M.2 Shield Frozr, a dedicated pump-fan cooling header & 6-layer PCB with 2 oz. thickened copper
- DDR4 MEMORY, PCIe 4.0 & 3.0 x16 SLOTS – 4 x DDR4 DIMM slots with Memory Boost isolated circuitry for overclocking (1DPC 1R, 4800+ MHz); A PCIe 4.0 x16 Steel Armor slot supports the primary graphics card with a secondary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot available
- DUAL M.2 CONNECTORS – Storage includes 2 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots (Intel Optane supported) with Shield Frozr (M2_1) to prevent thermal throttling during hyper-fast SSD access
- 2.5G CONNECTIVITY – Network hardware includes a 2.5Gbps LAN controller; Rear ports include USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1 & DisplayPort 1.4, and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost
| SKU: | B09NTMRRTL |
| Weight: | 1 kg |
| Dimensions: | 24.38 x 24.38 x 6.35 cm; 1 Kilograms |
| Brand: | MSI |
| Model: | PRO B660M-A DDR4 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | MSI |
| Colour: | Black |
From the manufacturer
Fortified PCI-e 4.0 x16
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference:
- 1 x PCI-e 4.0 x16 slot (with Steel Armor)
- 1 x PCI-e 3.0 x16 slot
- 1 x PCI-e 3.0 x1 slot
Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The PRO B660M-A DDR4 motherboard features MSI's latest M.2 slots (Intel Optane supported):
- 2 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots
*M.2 specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.
M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI's most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.
2.5G LAN Controller
2.5G LAN: A 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network experience.
USB 3.2 Gen 2: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 10Gb/s.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost.
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| Form Factor | Micro-ATX | Micro-ATX | Micro-ATX | Micro-ATX |
| DIMM Slots | DDR4 x 2 (4600+MHz/OC) | DDR4 x 2 (4600+MHz/OC) | DDR4 x 4 (4800+MHz/OC) | DDR4 x 4 (4800+MHz/OC) |
| PCI-e x16 Slots | 4.0 x 1 | 4.0 x 1 | 4.0 x 1 / 3.0 x 1 | 4.0 x 1 / 3.0 x 1 |
| M.2 Slots | 3.0 x 1 | 4.0 x 2 | 4.0 x 2 | 4.0 x 2 |
| M.2 Shield Frozr | Single-Sided | Single-Sided | Single-Sided | |
| Audio | 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost | 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost | 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost | 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost |
| Video Ports (Requires Processor Graphics) | 4K/60Hz HDMI 2.1 & VGA | 4K/60Hz HDMI 2.1 & DP 1.4 & VGA | 4K/60Hz HDMI 2.1 & DP 1.4 | 4K/60Hz HDMI 2.1 & DP 1.4 |
| LAN | 1G | 2.5G | 2.5G | 2.5G |
| WiFi & Bluetooth | Intel Wi-Fi 6 Module |