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Built for those ready to spend a bit more for extra features, the $249.99 MSI MPG B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi is a MicroATX-size motherboard based on the budget B760 chipset. The B760M Edge Ti has native Intel 12th-to-14th Gen processor support, a PCIe 5.0 slot, three M.2 sockets and six SATA ports, integrated Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbps Ethernet, capable power delivery, and a silver-and-white appearance that’s sure to shine in many build themes. The MSI MPG B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi is not cheap, keeping it from higher honors in its category, but to be clear: This is one of the most comprehensive B760 motherboard options. However, the ASRock B660M Steel Legend keeps its crown for MicroATX value with Intel’s latest chips.Board Design, CPU, and MemoryOur MicroATX board features an all-black, semi-gloss six-layer PCB with silver-and-white heatsinks covering parts that need cooling. The large voltage regulator module (VRM) heatsink on the left has the MSI dragon visible and is also illuminated from the rear by RGB LEDs. It gives off a saturated glow without looking gaudy. A silver plate-style heatsink covers the M.2 sockets and chipset, yielding a stark contrast from the black PCB below. It’s an attractive motherboard, for sure.
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Again, the B760M Edge Ti supports Intel’s 12th-to-14th Gen processors. Powering the processor is a 14-phase power design using 70-amp SPS MOSFETs (12 dedicated to Vcore), or metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors. The 900A available will not hold back your CPU, even an Intel Core i9-14900KS. The large VRM heatsinks do an effective job of keeping the power bits below running cool. While you can’t overclock the CPU on this platform (you can find exceptions—boards with BCLK generators can), you can overclock the RAM.
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Memory support on the B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi is listed at up to DDR5-7800+(OC), which is high for this Intel platform. MSI lists a whopping 256GB maximum capacity, which supports up to four 64GB sticks. If 256GB doesn’t satisfy your needs, investigate workstation-class platforms.
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If you’re into overclocking your RAM and want to get the last couple of percentage points of performance out of your system, you can. You’ll find loads of options inside the BIOS to tweak the RAM, including voltage and primary, secondary, and tertiary timings. I tried my base DDR5-5600 and DDR5-7200 kits, and both tested stable by setting the internal profile (XMP on one kit, EXPO on the other).Layout and Internal ConnectorsIn the upper left corner are two 8-pin EPS connectors (one required) to power the CPU. The large VRM heatsinks have miter cuts and enough mass to keep the VRMs below running well within specification. To the right of the CPU socket, you’ll run into four DRAM slots with the locking mechanism at the top. You’ll also find the first RGB header (ARGB 3-pin) here. MSI’s Mystic Light software, which is part of the larger MSI Center, provides control over the integrated or attached RGB LEDs.To the right of the memory slots are the first (of six) 4-pin fan headers. Each header supports PWM and DC-controlled fans or pumps. Power output from these headers won’t be an issue, as the CPU and system fan headers output 2A/24 watts (W) and the pump fan header 3A/36W. You control the fans through the BIOS.
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Moving down the right edge, you’ll spy another 4-pin fan header and EZ Debug LEDs (four) that light up during the POST process. If one of the areas (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot) causes a no-boot situation, the LED remains lit, giving you an idea of where the problem lies. Next is the 24-pin ATX connector to power the motherboard, a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) Type-C header, and the 19-pin USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector for front-panel USB.
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Along the bottom edge of the board, the left corner holds the Realtek ALC897 audio codec, the front-panel-audio header, and a few audio capacitors, while next to it is another RGB header, two system-fan headers, and the last 3-pin ARGB header. You’ll also notice the two USB 2.0 headers, two vertically oriented SATA ports, and the front-panel and TPM headers. The PCI Express (PCIe) slots and M.2 sockets are in the middle of the board.Expansion, Storage, and Rear I/OSpeaking of expansion slots, this MicroATX board has two: one reinforced, full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a smaller x4-size slot that runs up to PCIe 3.0 x4. This larger board (compared with Mini-ITX, that is) does afford some extra expansion compared with the MSI MPG B760I Edge Wi-Fi I’ve reviewed previously.This board’s M.2 storage consists of three total M.2 sockets. The primary socket, above the full-length PCIe slot, supports up to 80mm PCIe 4.0 x4 modules, just as the second M.2 slot below it does. The third socket also supports 80mm modules but runs PCIe or SATA-based devices. Our board also includes six SATA ports, four on the right edge and two along the bottom. Please note that the board uses some lane sharing, and SATA_8 (that’s not a typo, MSI named its SATA ports SATA_5 to SATA_8 and SATA_A1 and A2) will be unavailable when using a SATA-based M.2 module in M2_3. If you’d like redundancy or additional speed through RAID, most SATA ports (though not A1/A2) and the M.2 sockets support RAID 0/1/5/10 modes.
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The rear I/O on this compact board features a preinstalled I/O plate with a silver background and black labels on the ports. You’ll find eight USB ports, including one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (20Gbps) Type-C port, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports, and four USB 2.0 connections. For video, the B760M Edge Ti features HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort outputs to use the integrated graphics on the processor. The audio stack consists of five 3.5mm analog jacks and the S/PDIF out. Last, the Realtek 2.5 GbE port, the two Wi-Fi antenna connections, and a tiny reset CMOS button are nearby.A Brief Look at the UEFI BIOS and UtilitiesMSI’s board, like nearly all mainstream boards do nowadays, starts in Easy Mode BIOS. Like on others, this mode is informative, with system details listed across the top, and functional with the ability to change a few key options, including the boot priority, XMP profiles for RAM, and Game Boost. Overall, this BIOS provides plenty of information and enough ability to be helpful.
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The Advanced version of the BIOS is unique compared with other board partners. Instead of the major headings across the top, they’re off to the sides with the details in the middle. You’ll see all the information the BIOS provides in the middle, while the system summary remains visible up top.
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In the Settings section, you’ll find details on the system, boot, and security functionality—and the ability to adjust things like peripherals, USB, graphics, and a lot more.
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Next, the OC setting holds everything you need to tweak the processor and RAM. Users can manually overclock the processor or adjust the Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) settings for a more canned (and recommended) experience. If you’re into overclocking the memory, you’ll find more timings than you can wrap your head around (as is the norm with most of these boards). In short, the BIOS won’t hold back your overclocking.
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The Hardware Monitor section displays relevant system information, from CPU and motherboard temperatures to fan speeds and voltages across the bottom. Within this section, you can adjust the fan speeds of all the onboard 4-pin fan headers and set up custom profiles for all items attached to the headers.
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MSI’s BIOS is as easy to navigate and provides just as many options as the competition. The B760 platform allows complete control of most hardware parameters, but not CPU overclocking. The system was stable during my brief testing period, and I encountered no concerns during testing.On the software side, MSI has the newer MSI Center, a single-app program from which you can download and use other applications. The myriad mix includes MSI Companion, Gaming Mode, Super Charger, and Mystic Light (the RGB control). MSI Center also includes hardware monitoring, though, again, it lacks CPU overclocking features due to the nature of the platform.
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The Hardware monitoring provided is detailed, displaying CPU use, frequency, and temperature. It also lists several system temperatures, including DRAM, CPU, MOSFETs, chipset, and critical voltages. It’s informative, but again, you’ll find nothing to tweak or adjust.
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MSI’s Mystic Light application is the last to cover inside the MSI Center software. While the board does not have integrated RGB lighting, it has four headers you can connect fans and light strips directly to, as well as its own integrated control header to add even more RGBs. You can set profiles, change brightness, sync RGBs, and adjust each part individually.
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Verdict: MicroATX With Premium PerksMSI’s B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi is a worthwhile player on the MicroATX Intel-based board field. For around $249, you get a handsomely equipped motherboard with lots of storage options (three M.2 sockets—one that supports SATA modules and six SATA ports), fast networking with 2.5GbE and integrated Wi-Fi 6E, ample USB ports on the rear I/O (including that 20Gbps Type-C port), fast memory support, and a premium appearance with integrated RGB lighting. In all, it’s one of the better-looking and best-equipped MicroATX options on the B760 chipset, but it is more expensive than its peers.
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Sharing that same space is the Gigabyte B760M Aorus Elite X AX ($189), Asus’ TUF B760M-Plus Wi-Fi II ($219.99), and ASRock’s B760M Steel Legend Wi-Fi ($159.99). Note that the ASRock B660M Steel Legend is our overall MicroATX pick at well under $200. As you can see, all of these are a lot less expensive. However, the Gigabyte board has only two M.2 sockets, while the Asus has fewer SATA ports (four total). You’ll find more differences, including appearance, that play a role in your choice. Although the MSI is the most expensive part of the group, consider it the best-equipped and one of the most attractive in the bunch.MSI’s B760M Edge Ti should be on your shortlist if you’re looking for a mainstream MicroATX board just above $200. It has all the hardware users need, especially if your build requires a lot of storage-connection headroom. Our biggest concern about this product isn’t the hardware or performance but that higher price point than its peers. While it does have plenty of convenience features (think EZ Latch M.2 sockets) that play a role in overall value, we’d still like to see a slightly lower price.
Cons
Comparatively high price
Budget audio codec
The Bottom Line
MSI’s B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi is a well-optioned, slick-looking MicroATX motherboard with storage galore, fast networking, and enough power delivery for flagship-class processors. It’s pricey, but better-equipped than most in its class.
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