Following the release of the 13th generation core processor with unlocked multiplier last year, Intel has recently been steadily increasing its sales by releasing a non-K version of the product. Accordingly, in addition to the Z790 motherboard for high-end models, the B760 motherboard suitable for constructing mid-range lineups is also receiving a lot of attention.
As the successor to the B660 series, which recorded the most sales in the previous generation, the B760 motherboard is expected to be the best product to configure a gaming PC with a processor of Core i7 or lower due to its superior price/performance and high practicality.
‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ is a good example. It is a mortar lineup representing MSI, a global motherboard manufacturer, and is expected to show perfect compatibility with any CPU with a well-organized configuration and a solid power supply. In addition, with wide expandability, there is no problem with high-end gaming PC configuration, so it seems to be enough to inherit the reputation of the existing mortar series.
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MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI |
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form factor |
M-ATX (244 X 244mm) |
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chipset |
Intel B760 |
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CPU socket |
LGA 1700 |
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Memory |
4 x DDR5 slots / up to 128GB / up to 7000MHz |
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SATA |
4x SATA 6.0 Gb/s / 2x M.2 64Gb/s |
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PCI slot |
PCI-Express 5.0 x16 1개 / PCI-Express 4.0 x16 1개 |
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sound |
Realtek ALC 897 (8 channels supported) |
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video output |
1 Display Port / 1 HDMI Port |
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USB |
1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20Gbps) Type-C (Backpanel) |
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LAN |
Realtek 8125BG 2.5 Gb/s |
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price |
Undefined |
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Product inquiry |
MSI Korea (kr.msi.com) |
Clean design and solid composition
Although ‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ is a low-end product among Intel’s latest motherboards, it can be seen that considerable attention was paid to the appearance. By attaching a heat sink made of steel to a black substrate, it emphasizes a luxurious yet strong feeling at the same time.
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Although RGB LED is not applied like other top models, it seems that there is no shortage of use for tuning PC as it has a neat appearance along with a solid composition.
For reference, MSI has released a variety of B760 motherboards to match the global No.1 motherboard manufacturer. It is gaining great popularity by launching various products according to configuration and characteristics, such as Tomahawk and Edge, centering on the mortar series, which can be called its representative brand.
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Among them, the mortar is a product that focuses on practicality and is recognized as the best item by users who want to configure a PC in consideration of price/performance with a well-structured configuration, reasonable price, and solid durability.
‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’, like the previous generation 600 series, uses LGA1700 socket, so it is excellent in expandability as it can be used with 12th generation products as well as 13th generation core processors.
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In addition, the B760 is a low-end product compared to the Z790, but it seems to be suitable for use with an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor because it is excellent in cost-effectiveness.
14-phase power supply without problems even with high-end processors
In order to stably drive high-end Intel 13th generation core processors for a long time, a solid power supply is required. In particular, if you have a high-end CPU such as the Intel Core i7 processor, you need to pay more attention to performance and stability depending on the quality of the mainboard power supply.
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‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ is a product that belongs to the low-end category, but it has a power supply configuration comparable to that of a high-end main board. The 14-phase digital power supply part has a VRM design, and the dual 8-pin power connector configuration allows you to use high-end processors with confidence.
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Here, MSI’s own OC engine solution that can increase the potential of the CPU is also applied, which seems to be suitable for users who want higher performance.
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In addition, an aluminum heat sink with excellent thermal conductivity is installed in the MOSFET part, which generates a lot of heat, in the power supply part, and the two heat sinks are connected by a heat pipe to relieve heat, and the part in contact with the part can quickly transfer heat to the thermal pad. made it possible
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The design for safety is also outstanding. It is designed to prevent problems with the entire system, including the CPU, from abnormal voltage, so you can use it with confidence even in unexpected dangers.
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In addition, a 6-layer PCB design that boasts stable signal transmission is applied, and the resizable bar function improves signal transmission between the CPU and graphics card, contributing to performance improvement.
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Double ESD protection is applied to the mounting hole of the main board to prevent damage to the main board due to electrical reasons such as static electricity.
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DDR5 memory slots optimized for high-performance memory
‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ can be configured with up to 128GB of DDR5 memory through a total of four DDR4 memory slots, so it can quickly handle heavy tasks such as high-end games and video editing. In addition, it will support a high clock of 7000 MHz, making it an optimal combination with high-performance memory.
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For reference, Intel’s 13th generation core processor and B760 motherboard support both DDR5 memory and DDR4 memory, so users can select one of them. Of course, in terms of price, DDR4 is cheaper, but in terms of performance, DDR5 memory is superior, so it is suitable for decorating high-end PCs.
Not only is it more reliable with a memory boost that has undergone thorough compatibility verification with world-class memory manufacturers, but it is manufactured with SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processing process to reduce signal interference, thereby improving stability and performance of DDR5 memory.
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Not only this. Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) 3.0 features are also available. The XMP function, which is well known to the general public, refers to a kind of semi-automatic overclocking function that can easily increase memory performance in BIOS.
Likewise, if you use it with memory that supports the XMP function, you can increase the potential of the memory, so even beginners can easily fit a high-performance PC.
Latest PCIe 5.0 slot with durability
‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ provides two PCI-Express slots that can be used to insert graphics cards. In particular, among the PCI slots, the slots located close to the CPU socket support the latest PCI-Express 5.0 x16 interface.
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One of the biggest features of Intel’s 13th generation core processor is that it supports the PCI-Express 5.0 interface. By supporting the PCIe 5.0 interface, the potential of next-generation graphics cards and SSDs to be released in the future can be further increased.
The PCIe 5.0 interface supports a speed of 32Gb/s, which is twice as high as that of PCIe 4.0, so when using a device with the same interface, the range of performance improvement is expected to be very large. Of course, there is no product that supports PCIe 5.0 yet, but it is expected that it will appear in the near future, so the utilization is not expected to be small.
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‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ also provides a PCI-Express slot that supports PCIe 5.0 interface as a product equipped with the latest B760 chip, thereby increasing the potential of graphics cards to be released in the future.
In addition, one of the two slots is designed with strong durability Steel Armor. Not only does it reduce the damage to the slot that can occur from using a heavy graphics card for a long time, but it also adds visual beauty. In fact, the steel armor slot applied to the product is about 4 times more durable than a general graphics card slot.
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In addition, the PCIe 5.0 slot, like the memory slot introduced earlier, is manufactured through the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processing process to ensure stable operation by reducing signal interference.
M.2 SSD slot that catches heat with Shield Frozr
‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ provides two M.2 slots, which can be said to be a trend in the recent storage market, so that SSD can be used at high speed. Although it is somewhat disappointing that it does not support PCIe 5.0 interface like the Z790 series, which is the top lineup, it is not a disadvantage considering the entry-level lineup.
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Since two M.2 SSDs provide a speed of 64Gb/s with a PCIe 4.0 interface, if you use SSDs of the same speed, you can experience much faster data loading and transfer speeds than SATA SSDs. In addition, it supports RAID 0/1/10 to increase storage utilization.
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It is also noteworthy that a heatsink called Shield Frozr was used in one of the two M.2 slots to catch the heat of the M.2 SSD. This heatsink is made of the same aluminum material as the heatsink of the main chipset, and has a thermal pad that increases thermal conductivity on the inside, so it can be used for a long time at a lower temperature.
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‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ applied MSI’s own EZ M.2 clip for convenient installation of M.2 SSD. The M.2 slot on the motherboard had to be fixed with screws after installing the SSD, but this product is very convenient as it can be firmly attached without additional screws by simply inserting the SSD and turning it.
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‘MSI MEG X670E Ace’ provides 4 SATA3 ports. Although the number of SATA3 ports is not generous compared to other motherboards, when combined with two M.2 SSD slots, up to six storages can be connected, so there seems to be no shortage of use.
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Composition for immersive sound
The sound quality of motherboards is getting better day by day. Unlike the past, games introduced in recent years provide grand and realistic sound, and as high-quality gaming gear suitable for this is also steadily released, sound is no longer considered an option but an essential factor.
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‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ provides more immersive sound quality with MSI’s own Audio Boost 5 configuration, allowing you to play the latest games in a more realistic environment, as well as being suitable for multimedia configuration.
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First, electrical noise is reduced through a design that separates the general PCB from the audio PCB, and Japanese capacitors are installed to deliver richer and clearer sound quality.
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In addition, Realtek ALC897 is used as the main audio chipset to configure 8-channel HD audio, so you can configure a more realistic gaming environment.
Abundant output ports and convenient additional features
‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ has enhanced compatibility with external devices with a rich output port configuration. First of all, by providing video output ports such as Display Port and HDMI, you can easily connect video equipment such as a monitor or TV.
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By providing USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C boasting a fast transfer speed of 20Gbps, large amounts of data can be transferred quickly, and additionally, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports of 10Gbps are provided. In addition, a total of 8 USB ports, including 4 USB 2.0 ports, can be used to connect various devices.
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A gold-plated connector is provided to connect the Wi-Fi antenna included with the product. As mentioned earlier, ‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ provides two antennas as a component, and if you connect them, you can use the network without a wireless LAN card.
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It also provides a port that can connect to a wired LAN of up to 2.5 gigabytes. If you use this, you can use the network more comfortably by giving priority to games or general data.
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The back panel is covered with an aluminum heatsink to safely protect the terminals from physical impact. In addition, a pre-installed I/O shield is installed, so there is no need to install a separate I/O shield. In particular, the color of the I/O shield is similar to that of the main board, enhancing a sense of unity and durability.
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In addition, a post checker is provided on the corner of the main board to roughly check the state of the PC after assembly. This can be useful when you are in a hurry because you can check the CPU, RAM, BOOT, VGA, etc. for the first time.
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Right next to the 24-pin main power port, there is a USB 3.2 Gen2 header for the front panel that supports speeds of 10 Gbps.
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Click Bios 5 with both professionalism and practicality
‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ is equipped with an intuitive click bios 5 that can be used easily by both experts and beginners.
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Click Bios 5 provides a Korean version in consideration of Korean users, so even users who are not familiar with BIOS can use it without resistance, and it has various functions from professional functions for overclocking to useful functions in real life.
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First, Click Bios 5 is divided into two major modes: EZ mode and Advanced mode. Easy Mode is marked so that you can see the main functions of the motherboard, functions that increase performance with a single click, and the current system status at a glance, so anyone can easily handle it.
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Advanced mode, which can be said to be the core of the following BIOS, displays more detailed items than Easy mode. In particular, in the OC category, it is possible to adjust the multiples of the P-core and E-core, which are characteristics of Intel’s 13th generation core processor, as well as to tune the CPU cooler.
When accessing the DRAM configuration menu, RAM timing, clock, voltage, etc. can be set, and through the Intel XMP 3.0 function, the clock of the high-performance memory can be set to the highest.
It also provides an overclocking profile function so that you can set the system in an optimal state by saving the overclocking results, and there is also a hardware monitoring function that allows you to check the current status of your PC at a glance.
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There are also self-test items to check the performance and current status of the MNMe SSD, and the Mystic Light function that can set the lighting mode and color of the RGB LED device connected to the motherboard is also available.
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Various programs with both convenience and practicality
‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ provides various useful programs such as MSI Center that can be used conveniently on the operating system in addition to the BIOS introduced above.
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In particular, the MSI Center program allows users to conveniently download various programs and various drivers provided by MSI. Compared to the previous generation model, it is made with an intuitive BIOS and seems to be highly usable in many ways.
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First, you can use MSI’s representative tuning program, Mysic Light. This is suitable for users who want to build a tuning PC as they can change the color and lighting mode of not only the LED on the main board but also the RGB LED connected to the main board to suit the user’s taste.
True color function is also provided. This sets the brightness and color of the monitor according to the current usage of the system, and is expected to help improve vision health as well as increase concentration.
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The user scenario function is the core of the MSI Center program. You can choose between Balanced and Silence modes, as well as an Extreme Performance mode that can be set to peak performance by tweaking the system’s performance with a single click.
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In addition, MSI’s own AI engine function introduced earlier, the Smart Priority function, is also provided. It analyzes the current system situation and prioritizes the tasks that use the most CPU resources. It is expected that it will be of great help in improving overall stability as the system can be used efficiently.
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Through the monitoring function, it is possible to check the current status of the main parts of the PC in real time, and the set values can be saved as a profile. In addition, a function to check and adjust the current state of the cooling fan connected to the main board is also provided.
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‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ that can shake up the motherboard market
‘MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI’ is a product that inherits the MSI Mortar series, which can be said to be a steady seller in the motherboard market, and is expected to gain great popularity this year. The 14-phase digital power supply is composed of high-quality parts, so there is no problem using high-performance CPUs such as Intel’s 13th-generation Core i7 processor.
The DDR5 memory slot, which has improved stability with SMT design, supports high clocks of up to 7000 MHz, making it suitable for use with high-performance memory, and the PCIe 5.0 slot, which has improved durability with steel armor, allows high-end graphics cards to be connected stably.
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The M.2 SSD slot with PCIe 4.0 interface is equipped with a heatsink to dissipate heat, enabling stable use for a long time, and the output port with various USB ports including USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C enhances compatibility with peripheral devices. The point stands out.
Although the release price is yet to be determined, MSI’s representative lineup of mortar models have applied various features, so it seems to be enough to shake the game in the future motherboard market. If you are a user who wants to configure a gaming PC considering price/performance, it would be good to take a look at it.
