MSI MAG B460 TORPEDO Intel motherboard A

ATX B460 board for 1200-socket CPUs

This motherboard uses the Intel B460 chipset and an LGA 1200 socket in a standard ATX layout. It supports DDR4 memory up to 128 GB across four slots. A single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and two M.2 sockets handle graphics and storage. The rear I/O provides one DisplayPort, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port and a single RJ45 network jack.

Verify CPU socket and accessory list before ordering

The board requires an LGA 1200 processor; older or newer sockets will not fit. Only the motherboard and I/O shield are included — no SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, driver media or manual are supplied. Confirm your chassis accepts ATX dimensions and that your power supply carries the necessary 24-pin and 8-pin CPU connectors. Memory must be DDR4; other generations are physically incompatible.

Sustained operation on B460 power delivery

The B460 VRM is rated for typical locked-processor workloads rather than extended heavy overclocking. Under continuous multi-core load the voltage regulators will run warm, so ensure the case moves adequate airflow over the heatsink area. The single PCIe 3.0 x16 lane and two M.2 slots share chipset bandwidth, so simultaneous high-throughput storage and GPU traffic may queue during prolonged transfers.