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MSI

MSI B85M Night Elf Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Y8CJ-J7X3E

Micro ATX board for LGA 1150 CPUs with dual-channel DDR3 up to 32 GB and Killer E2205 LAN

  • Processor4th generation Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
  • Supports 4th generation Intel Core processors on LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 32GB at 1600/1333/1066MHz
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for expansion
  • 1-channel audio with Realtek ALC887 codec
  • Killer E2205 Gigabit Ethernet with four USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0 ports

LGA 1150 Micro-ATX Board

The MSI B85M Night Elf is an Intel B85 chipset motherboard built for Socket 1150 processors. It accepts 4th generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs. The Micro-ATX form factor fits compact chassis while providing dual-channel DDR3 memory support up to 32 GB.

Verify CPU Socket and Memory Type

Before ordering, confirm your processor uses the LGA 1150 package and that your system memory is DDR3 rated for 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz. The board offers one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for expansion cards. Four SATA III and two SATA II ports handle storage drives.

Bundled I/O Shield, Battery and SATA Cable

The package includes a chassis I/O back panel, a CMOS battery and one SATA cable so you can connect a drive immediately. A WiFi antenna is supplied only if the board integrates a wireless module. No additional accessories or original packaging are provided.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI B85M Night Elf
Model nameMSI B85M Night Elf
Processor
Processor4th generation Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XSATA III interface, 2xSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Codec
- 7.1-channel high-quality sound effects
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Killer E2205 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headers4 USB 3.0 ports (2 on the backplane, 2 built-in)
- 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the back panel, 4 built-in)

Questions about this item

Does the board come with a rear I/O shield and SATA cable, or must I source them separately?

The box includes the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and a chassis I/O back panel.

Should I pick DDR3 1600 MHz or 1333 MHz modules for the 32 GB limit?

The board runs dual-channel DDR3 at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz; 1600 MHz modules will operate at their rated speed up to the 32 GB maximum.

What does the single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot mean for a modern graphics card?

A graphics card will run at PCIe 3.0 x16 bandwidth; the two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots remain free for add-in cards such as sound or capture devices.

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