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MSI B450 GAMING PLUS vs MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 53identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:4
    • B450I GAMING PLUS AC:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:64 GB
    • B450I GAMING PLUS AC:32 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:6
    • B450I GAMING PLUS AC:4
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:2
    • B450I GAMING PLUS AC:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:6
    • B450I GAMING PLUS AC:4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:4
    • B450I GAMING PLUS AC:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:2
    • B450I GAMING PLUS AC:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:2
    • B450I GAMING PLUS AC:0

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Comparison of B450 GAMING PLUS, B450I GAMING PLUS AC
84 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers64
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers41
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Features4 differ
Component forDiffersPCMini PC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC887
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Number of mounting holesDiffers94
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170 mm

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