MSI B450 Tomahawk Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging and Bundle3. Board Layout and Features4. UEFI5. Software6. Testing Methodology7. Tests: CPU Related8. Tests: Memory Related9. Tests: Gaming Related10. Tests: Motherboard Features Performance11. Overclocking & Power Consumption12. Closing Thoughts13. View All Pages

MSI's packaging and presentation for the B450 Tomahawk follows its military theme. MSI segments this product as “Arsenal Gaming” (4 star) which sits below its Performance Gaming (5 star) and Enthusiast Gaming (7 star) segments. That gives a rough indication that MSI positions this product as an entry-level gaming motherboard for the AM4 socket.

The packaging highlights a number of key features such as the extended heatsink design, BIOS flashback, debug LEDs, USB 3.1 10Gbps, M.2 32Gbps and onboard RGB lighting.

The accessory bundle is mostly documentation along with a driver/utility DVD, two SATA cables, a rear I/O shroud, case badge sticker and M.2 mounting screw.

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