The MSI B250M Bazooka LGA1151 mATX Motherboard lets you build a compact system that sports a 6th- or 7th-generation Intel processor and a dedicated graphics card. The B250M Bazooka features an Intel B250 chipset and an LGA1151 socket to become compatible with Intel's Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Pentium, and Celeron processors. Regardless of a micro-ATX form factor, this motherboard still comes with four DIMM slots, so you can outfit it with up to 64GB of DDR4 memory chips. Additionally, six SATA-based 2.5"/3.5" drives as well as an ultra-fast SSD with an M.2 form factor can be connected to this motherboard.

MSI has allowed the B250M Bazooka to deliver detailed visuals through its HDMI and DVI-D outputs using integrated Intel graphics, or you can instead install an optional dedicated graphics card to its PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for editing videos and creating 3D designs. Additionally, a Realtek ALC887 audio codec chipset is on board to complete the multimedia experience with 7.1-channel sounds.

Other notable features include four USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, letting the desktop access printers, scanners, and external storage drives. Moreover, one of the four USB 3.0 ports features a reversible USB Type-C design that enables you to connect your USB-C cable the first try. For quickly accessing the network, the motherboard has a built-in Intel Ethernet controller that operates at Gigabit speeds. There are also two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and multiple internal USB headers to enhance the system's capabilities.

Intel B250 Chipset

The B250 chipset is designed to support Intel's 6th and 7th-generation of processors.

Intel LGA1151 Socket

This motherboard supports Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package. These processors come with integrated graphics, memory, and PCI-Express controllers to deliver onboard graphics, dual-channel DDR4 memory support, and PCI Express 3.0 lanes for graphics performance.

Additional Features

• DDR4 Boost gives your DDR4 memory modules a performance boost
• VR ready
• Ambient LED lights
• Turbo M.2
• Audio Boost rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for an immersive gaming experience
• Gaming LAN offers low latency and bandwidth management
• Military Class 5 and Guard Pro for enhanced protection and efficiency
• Mystic Light Sync makes your other RGB LED solutions work together with one click
• GAMING Hotkey and X-Boost included
• EZ Debug LED provides an easy way to troubleshoot problems
• Click BIOS offers secure and reliable UEFI BIOS solution