MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard + Forge 100R Mid-Tower Case
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MSI has MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard + Forge 100R Mid-Tower Case for $99.99. Shipping is free.
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B450M PRO-VDH MAX
Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics / Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 3466+(OC) MHz
Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs.
DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance and stability.
Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot
Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
PCI-E Steel Armor: Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI.
MAG Forge 100R
MSI MAG Forge 100R chassis can support up to ATX motherboard, side panel of 4mm tempered glass, up to 140 mm RGB fan, reserved cooling space and front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Optimize Airflow
ARGB Fan included
4mm Tempered Glass
330 mm Radiator Support
160 mm CPU Cooler Support
Mid-Tower
ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x HD Audio / 1 x Mic
Driver Bays: 2 x 3.5" (compatible with 2.5") + 3 x 2.5"
Case Expansion Slots: 7
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B450M PRO-VDH MAX (Generic Pack) + Forge 100R Mid-Tower Case
Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics / Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 3466+(OC) MHz
Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs.
DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance and stability.
Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot
Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
PCI-E Steel Armor: Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI.
the motherboard in this deal is micro-atx, not standard atx (or just 'atx'). it indicates the form factor / size.
motherboards come in various sizes: atx (standard, most common), micro-atx (smaller, fairly common, usually for budget builds), mini-itx (smallest, less common and usually quite expensive due to form factor), and e-atx (extended-atx, largest, also less common). there are much more niche sizes that are practically non-existent (mini-dtx for example).
as long as the motherboard has the features you need and are compatible with the cpu you want to use and fits in the case you want to use, the general rule of thumb is don't overspend unless you know why you're overspending.
the case in this deal is standard atx. it means it'll fit anything ATX and smaller. you'll just have to adjust the standoff screws to match the holes on the motherboard.
i can go on for a while with the nuances of pc building but it's not hard to do. let me know if you got more questions. there are plenty of resources on youtube as well.
I see links have been shared to answer your question, so here's a website to help you find compatible parts once you start planning your build: https://www.pcpartpicker.com
"fastest" depends on the use case, for gaming 5800x3d for actual workload that would use all cpu cores 5950x. But I wouldn't build a higher end pc with these, only cpu that deserve to be built in am4 brand new at this point is budget pc with 5600
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Good deal. MSRP for either of those is $100. They're typically selling for more like $80 each, so this is still pretty good if you're in the market to start building a PC.
This is a good deal, however, I do not believe this board includes a 5V ARGB header (only a 12v RGB header). So the case ARGB fans will not be able to be controlled by the included motherboard and a separate controller would have to be added.
This is a good deal, however, I do not believe this board includes a 5V ARGB header (only a 12v RGB header). So the case ARGB fans will not be able to be controlled by the included motherboard and a separate controller would have to be added.
You are right about the motherboard not having a ARGB LED control header.
Smaller boards = fewer slots and features. Motherboards come in three main sizes, from largest to smallest: ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX (Yes, Mini is smaller than Micro). You can use a smaller chassis with the micro or mini boards, but you'll have to settle for fewer PCIe slots, RAM slots and other connectors.
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Newbie here, would you explain what you mean, in layman's terms? Doing my best to learn the ropes of PC building.
the motherboard in this deal is micro-atx, not standard atx (or just 'atx'). it indicates the form factor / size.
motherboards come in various sizes: atx (standard, most common), micro-atx (smaller, fairly common, usually for budget builds), mini-itx (smallest, less common and usually quite expensive due to form factor), and e-atx (extended-atx, largest, also less common). there are much more niche sizes that are practically non-existent (mini-dtx for example).
as long as the motherboard has the features you need and are compatible with the cpu you want to use and fits in the case you want to use, the general rule of thumb is don't overspend unless you know why you're overspending.
the case in this deal is standard atx. it means it'll fit anything ATX and smaller. you'll just have to adjust the standoff screws to match the holes on the motherboard.
i can go on for a while with the nuances of pc building but it's not hard to do. let me know if you got more questions. there are plenty of resources on youtube as well.
Newbie here, would you explain what you mean, in layman's terms? Doing my best to learn the ropes of PC building.
I see links have been shared to answer your question, so here's a website to help you find compatible parts once you start planning your build: https://www.pcpartpicker.com
Which is the fastest CPU this motherboard support? Thanks
"fastest" depends on the use case, for gaming 5800x3d for actual workload that would use all cpu cores 5950x. But I wouldn't build a higher end pc with these, only cpu that deserve to be built in am4 brand new at this point is budget pc with 5600
Really good deal for a starter budget build, people with a busted AM4 rig or 300-series board looking for a slight upgrade.
Breaking it down to $50 each for basic-but-good-enough case and mobo is solid - throwing something like a 5700X at this would be the foundation for a very capable entry-level workhorse.
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motherboards come in various sizes: atx (standard, most common), micro-atx (smaller, fairly common, usually for budget builds), mini-itx (smallest, less common and usually quite expensive due to form factor), and e-atx (extended-atx, largest, also less common). there are much more niche sizes that are practically non-existent (mini-dtx for example).
as long as the motherboard has the features you need and are compatible with the cpu you want to use and fits in the case you want to use, the general rule of thumb is don't overspend unless you know why you're overspending.
the case in this deal is standard atx. it means it'll fit anything ATX and smaller. you'll just have to adjust the standoff screws to match the holes on the motherboard.
i can go on for a while with the nuances of pc building but it's not hard to do. let me know if you got more questions. there are plenty of resources on youtube as well.
And here is a good place to ask questions https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc
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Newbie here, would you explain what you mean, in layman's terms? Doing my best to learn the ropes of PC building.
According to the product details of the 100R mid-tower case. The case does come with a ARGB led controller.
https://www.msi.com/PC-Case/MAG-FORGE-100R
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theres pictures and details here : https://en.wikipedia.or
ATX is the original full size
micro-ATX or m-ATX is the next smallest
Full size ATX is generally gonna have more room for addin slots and such
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motherboards come in various sizes: atx (standard, most common), micro-atx (smaller, fairly common, usually for budget builds), mini-itx (smallest, less common and usually quite expensive due to form factor), and e-atx (extended-atx, largest, also less common). there are much more niche sizes that are practically non-existent (mini-dtx for example).
as long as the motherboard has the features you need and are compatible with the cpu you want to use and fits in the case you want to use, the general rule of thumb is don't overspend unless you know why you're overspending.
the case in this deal is standard atx. it means it'll fit anything ATX and smaller. you'll just have to adjust the standoff screws to match the holes on the motherboard.
i can go on for a while with the nuances of pc building but it's not hard to do. let me know if you got more questions. there are plenty of resources on youtube as well.
I see links have been shared to answer your question, so here's a website to help you find compatible parts once you start planning your build: https://www.pcpartpicke
And here is a good place to ask questions https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc
Breaking it down to $50 each for basic-but-good-enough case and mobo is solid - throwing something like a 5700X at this would be the foundation for a very capable entry-level workhorse.