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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black LGA 1151 socket, four RAM slots, silver PCIe x16 slot, two x1 slots, six SATA ports

MSI

MSI B250M PRO-VD LGA 1151 Intel B250 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX motherboard

SKU CH-H56W-3R3K6

Micro ATX board for LGA 1151 CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 32 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, six SATA ports, 7.1 audio and Gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorSupports 6th/7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors,
  • ChipsetIntel B250
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 2400/2133 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Supports 6th/7th generation Intel Core and Pentium processors via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 32GB at 2400/2133MHz
  • One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for expansion
  • Realtek ALC887 codec delivers 7.1 channel audio
  • Realtek RTL8111H provides Gigabit LAN and six USB 3.1 Gen1 ports

LGA 1151 Micro ATX Motherboard

The MSI B250M PRO-VD fits the LGA 1151 socket and the Intel B250 chipset into a compact Micro ATX layout. It accepts 6th and 7th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors plus Pentium and Celeron models using the same pinout. Builders seeking a small-form-factor platform for everyday computing or office workloads will find the board matches those CPU families.

DDR4 2400 Dual-Channel Limit

Memory runs in dual-channel mode at 2400 or 2133 MHz with a ceiling of 32 GB across the available slots. One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots handle graphics and add-in cards. Storage connects through six SATA III ports and a single M.2 interface for SATA-based drives.

Upgrade From Older 1151 Boards

The B250 chipset adds native USB 3.1 Gen1 support with six ports alongside six USB 2.0 connections. Realtek ALC887 audio delivers 7.1 channel output while the RTL8111H controller provides Gigabit networking. The jump makes sense when a current board lacks the newer USB standard or needs the extra SATA and M.2 connections.

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Price $49.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI B250M PRO-VD
Model nameMSI B250M PRO-VD
Processor
ProcessorSupports 6th/7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, as well as Intel Pentium and Celeron processors with pin LGA1151
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel B250
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 2400/2133 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support1XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 decoding chip
- 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 x Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

Should I install two DDR4 modules at 2400 MHz or four at 2133 MHz to reach the 32 GB limit?

The board supports dual-channel DDR4 at 2400 or 2133 MHz with a maximum of 32 GB; two 16 GB sticks at 2400 MHz will give full capacity and the highest rated speed.

What does the single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot mean for graphics performance in a real build?

The PCIe 3.0 x16 slot delivers full bandwidth for one graphics card; a second card cannot be added because only two x1 slots remain.

How fast are the six SATA III ports and the M.2 interface in practice?

All six SATA III ports run at 6 Gb/s; the M.2 interface uses the same PCIe 3.0 lanes as the x1 slots, so its speed is limited by that link.

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