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Green Micro ATX motherboard with silver LGA 1151 socket and black DDR4 slots

MSI

MSI B250M PRO-VDH LGA 1151 Intel B250 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX motherboard

SKU CH-5P9R-X1F46

Micro ATX board for LGA 1151 CPUs with Intel B250 chipset, dual-channel DDR4 up to 64GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16 plus two x1 slots, six SATA III ports, Realtek ALC887 7.1 audio, 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 RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Supports 6th/7th gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 and Pentium/Celeron LGA 1151 CPUs
  • Dual-channel DDR4 2400/2133MHz memory up to 64GB capacity
  • One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for expansion
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1 channel audio with Gigabit LAN 8111H controller
  • Six USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (3 Type-A, 1 Type-C rear, 2 internal) plus six USB 2.0 ports

Socket LGA 1151 Micro ATX motherboard

The MSI B250M PRO-VDH is an Intel B250 board built for LGA 1151 processors. It supports 6th and 7th generation Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs along with Pentium and Celeron models. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs at 2400 or 2133MHz up to a 64GB limit. The Micro ATX form factor fits compact cases while keeping core connectivity.

Build fit: expansion, storage and I/O

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 one M.2 interface. Rear I/O provides three USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port and two USB 2.0 ports. Four additional USB 2.0 headers and two USB 3.1 Gen1 headers sit onboard. Gigabit LAN uses a Realtek 8111H controller and audio runs through a Realtek ALC887 codec with 7.1 channel output.

Suited for budget 6th/7th gen Intel systems

This board suits builders assembling cost-sensitive PCs around 6th or 7th generation Intel processors. It delivers essential modern I/O and enough expansion for a single GPU plus storage. Buyers needing newer CPU generations, overclocking features or more than one x16 slot should look at a different chipset.

How it compares

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Price $64.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI B250M PRO-VDH
Model nameMSI B250M PRO-VDH
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 RAM64 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 Realtek 8111H Gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

What is the first limit that appears under sustained use?

The B250 chipset uses a passive heatsink with no fan, so it adds no audible noise; VRM temperatures stay within normal limits for supported CPUs

How much noise, heat or power does it produce when running all day?

The board draws power only for its own components and the installed CPU; the passive chipset heatsink and standard VRM cooling keep noise at case-fan level during continuous operation

What else must I already own for this motherboard to work?

You need an LGA 1151 processor from the 6th or 7th generation Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium or Celeron lines, plus DDR4 memory modules rated for 2133 or 2400 MHz

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