MSI B360M PRO-VD LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Motherboard

Intel B360 Micro ATX board for 8th Gen Core CPUs

The MSI B360M PRO-VD fits Micro ATX cases and supports 8th Generation Intel Core processors on the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket. It provides two DDR4 slots for up to 32 GB of dual-channel memory, six SATA 6Gb/s ports and a single M.2 connector. Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio and a Realtek RTL8111H 1 Gbps LAN controller handle sound and networking. Video output relies on the CPU's integrated graphics through D-Sub and DVI ports.

Check CPU generation, cooler clearance

Verify you have an 8th Generation Intel Core processor; older LGA 1151 CPUs are not supported. The board has only two DDR4 slots, so a matched 2-module kit is required to reach the 32 GB maximum. Ensure your case accepts the 8.9" x 7.3" Micro ATX footprint and that your CPU cooler fits within the surrounding component spacing. Confirm your power supply provides the standard 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors.

Budget Micro ATX builds with 8th Gen Intel CPUs

This board suits builders assembling a compact 8th Generation Intel system who need basic expansion and integrated graphics output. It is not suited for users requiring more than two memory slots, additional M.2 drives, multi-GPU configurations or support for 9th Generation processors. Overclocking headroom is limited by the B360 chipset, so enthusiasts seeking unlocked multipliers should consider a Z-series alternative.