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MSI

MSI B85-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-MBBE-CAS76

LGA 1150 ATX board with Intel B85 chipset, four DDR3 slots up to 32 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16, one x4, two x1, two legacy PCI, four SATA 6Gb/s, HDMI, two USB 3.0, four USB 2.0.

  • Processor4th-generation Core i3,i5,i7,Pentium,Celeron(LGA1150)
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count4 × 240pin
  • Supports 4th-gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1150 socket
  • Four DDR3 slots accept up to 32 GB at 1600 MHz
  • One PCIe 3.0 x16 plus one PCIe 2.0 x4 for graphics and add-in cards
  • Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports connect high-speed storage drives
  • Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio with gigabit LAN on rear I/O

LGA 1150 Intel B85 ATX motherboard

The MSI B85-G41 PC Mate is a desktop motherboard built around the Intel B85 chipset for 4th-generation Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium and Celeron processors in the LGA 1150 socket. It follows the standard ATX form factor and provides four 240-pin DDR3 memory slots that support dual-channel operation at 1066, 1333 and 1600 speeds up to a maximum of 32 GB.

Best for 4th-gen Intel builds with DDR3 memory

This board suits builders assembling or repairing a system based on a 4th-generation Intel CPU who need DDR3 memory support, a single PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics slot and four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for storage. It will not accept newer processors that use different sockets or memory types, and it lacks onboard video outputs unless the installed CPU includes integrated graphics.

Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for storage drives

The rear I/O panel includes one HDMI port, two PS/2 connectors, two USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0/1.1 ports. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC887 8-channel codec and networking by the Realtek 8111G controller with 1 Gbps maximum LAN speed. Expansion slots comprise one PCI Express 3.0 x16, one PCI Express 2.0 x16 running at x4, two PCI Express x1 and two legacy PCI slots.

How it compares

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Price $46.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameB85-G41 PC Mate
Processor
Processor4th-generation Core i3,i5,i7,Pentium,Celeron(LGA1150)
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240pin
Supported memoryDDR3 1066/1333/1600
Max supported RAM32 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 8111G
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCI Express x1
PCI slots2 x PCI Slots
Rear panel ports1 x HDMI / 2 x PS/2 / 2 x USB 3.0 / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2 ports2
Video connectorsD-Sub + DVI
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports4 x USB 2.0
Audio jacks3 Ports
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12 in × 8.66 in
In the box
In the box2 x SATAIII CableIO Shield
More details
PCI express 2.0 x161(running at x4)

Questions about this item

How much heat and power draw should I expect from the B85-G41 PC Mate running a 4th-gen Core i7 all day?

The B85 chipset itself draws modest power; total heat depends on the specific CPU and cooler you install. Board components run within normal ATX thermal limits.

Which memory modules must I already own to populate the four 240-pin slots on this board?

You need DDR3 DIMMs rated for 1066, 1333 or 1600 MT/s. Maximum capacity is 32 GB across the four slots in dual-channel mode.

Will my existing PCI expansion cards fit the two PCI slots alongside the PCIe x16 and x1 slots?

Yes, the board provides two legacy PCI slots plus one PCIe 3.0 x16, one PCIe 2.0 x16 running at x4, and two PCIe x1 slots for older add-in cards.

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