MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS AMD motherboard

Socket AM4 DDR4 Micro ATX board

The MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS is a Socket AM4 motherboard built on the AMD B350 chipset in a Micro ATX layout. It accepts first and second generation AMD Ryzen processors and AMD A-series or Athlon CPUs with AM4 pins. Four DDR4 slots support up to 32GB of memory at speeds from 1866 to 3200 (OC) MHz. The board targets budget builders who need a compact foundation for a general-purpose or entry-level gaming PC.

Suits first and second gen Ryzen builds.

This board suits users pairing a first or second generation Ryzen chip with DDR4 memory and a single graphics card in the PCIe 3.0 x16 slot. It also fits 7th generation A-series or Athlon processors, though those run the top slot at x8 mode. Builders planning a third generation or later Ryzen CPU should look elsewhere because the socket and chipset do not support those processors. The four SATA III ports and six USB 3.1 Gen1 connections cover typical storage and peripheral needs.

Straightforward installation.

Installation follows the usual Micro ATX pattern: mount the board, fit the CPU and cooler, then populate the DDR4 slots. A common issue is an older BIOS that does not recognise the installed processor, so verify the board ships with a compatible version or be ready to update it. Memory must be seated firmly to reach the rated 2933 or 3200 (OC) MHz speeds; loose modules often default to 2133 MHz. The included I/O shield, SATA cable and CMOS battery cover the basics, but no Wi-Fi antenna is supplied because the board lacks onboard wireless.