Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket

Designed to offer the robust power of full-sized motherboards in a compact form factor, the MSI MAG B660M BAZOOKA DDR4 Micro-ATX Motherboard offers robust functionality suitable for gamers looking to leverage a wide range of components while saving space within their case.

Based on the Intel B660 chipset, you get access to an LGA 1700 socket designed to house Intel 12th Gen Core, Celeron, and Pentium Gold processors. Four Dual-Channel DDR4 RAM DIMM slots allow you to equip your system with up to 128GB of memory for enhanced multitasking. Connect a wide range of storage drives with four SATA III ports and two M.2 PCIe SSD interfaces. With USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, and 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, you can connect low-powered devices such as mice and keyboards as well as resource-demanding peripherals like external drives, audio interfaces, and more. Arm your system with various graphics and utility cards using the MAG’s PCIe 4.0 x16, 3.0 x16, and 3.0 x1 slots. A single 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port enhances your wired network speeds, allowing you to experience low-lag gameplay, ideal for popular competitive online games.

Power Solution

Ensure you are receiving enough power for your components with the 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System. Core and Game Boost technologies enhance CPU power and enable you to easily overclock your system’s parameters for enhanced gaming speeds. Load-Line Calibration, Overvoltage Protection, Digital Power Design, and Double Power Connectors all work together to ensure your MAG motherboard properly manages electrical loads whether you are surfing the web or playing graphically intensive games.

Cooling Capabilities

Designed to keep your system cool even under the heaviest power load, the MAG offers an extended PWM heatsink, M.2 Shield Frozr, and Pump Fan header to keep components safe. Fully Fan Control and Frozr AI Cooling work together to ensure your internal fans are meeting thermal demands properly through software that can operate automatically or manually.

DIY Friendly

Whether you are new to constructing PCs or a seasoned builder, the MAG is designed to offer a variety of enhancements that ease the installation process. A Pre-installed I/O shield allows you to drop your motherboard in without worrying about pesky metal back plates. An electrical Keep Out Zone prevents accidental shorts by missed stand-offs or screws. EZ M.2 Clip makes inserting and securing storage devices easier.

Protection

Constructed from 6 PCB layers and 2oz thickened copper tracing, the MAG is optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds. A Steel Armor PCIe slot provides added strength ideal for heavier graphics cards thanks to extra solder points and metal casing. Double EDS protection adds a grounding layer around the mounting holes and prevents static discharges. The MAG is Windows 11 Certified, ensuring a worry-free installation.

Built for Speed

Leveraging the power of PCIe 4.0 technology, you can experience data transfer speeds up to 64 Gb/s for your M.2 storage and graphics cards. Enhance the speed of your hard-disk drives with Intel Optane Memory, designed to provide an enhanced buffer that speeds up the performance of your storage to meet solid-state-drive performance. Dual-channel DDR4 RAM DIMMs can handle memory frequencies up to 4800 MHz and offers XMP support for a wide range of brands, ensuring your performance meets your standards.

BIOS and Updates

MSI Center unifies a suite of software utilities into a single centralized application, giving you a litany of features enabling you to modify and monitor your system. Hardware Monitoring, System Diagnosis, Fan Center, User Scenario, LAN Manager, True Color, and Profile Setting offer fine-tuning on a hardware level while Mystic Light offers control over RGB lighting across your system and connected peripherals. Click BIOS 5 enables you to adjust various motherboard parameters so you can adjust performance, efficiency, and even overclocking capabilities. Resizable Bar technology streamlines the connection between your GPU and CPU for smoother performance, ideal for gaming and graphically intense programs.

Connectivity Options

With robust connectivity options, you can connect a wide range of devices to the MAG without worrying about compromising the performance of your build. Gain faster networking speeds with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN that works alongside LAN Manager software to prioritize your connection. Experience high-quality sound with Audio Boost, equipped with a dedicated high-definition audio processor, high-quality audio capacitors, and audio jacks. Left and right audio signals are isolated on separate PCB layers, preventing crosstalk between each channel. De-Pop Protection reduces the popping sound when plugging and unplugging your devices from the audio jacks. You also get a dedicated input on the motherboard for front-panel USB Type-C access sporting the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface.

Mystic Light

Express your individuality through style and illumination with the Mystic Light software. Dedicated RGB LED lighting headers allow you to add light strips and modify colorization or sync your lighting between your computer and compatible peripherals.