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MSI B450 Tomahawk

MSI B450 Tomahawk

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$179.00at NeweggChecked Nov 10

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  • Last seen at $179.00 at Newegg on Nov 10.
  • Our take on the MSI B450 Tomahawk

    The MSI B450 Tomahawk is an ATX AM4 motherboard built for first- and second-generation AMD Ryzen and Athlon chips. Its standout is a strong power delivery and cooling setup for its class, with a large VRM heatsink that handles a Ryzen 7 without throttling. It has one M.2 slot, six SATA ports, four DDR4 slots and CrossFire support, but no PCIe 4.0 and only gigabit LAN. It suits budget builders who want a stable board for a mid-range Ryzen CPU and a single graphics card; rivals at the same level often add more M.2 slots or newer networking but rarely match its power design.

    Best forBudget Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 buildsFirst-time PC buildersGaming PCs with one graphics cardOwners who want room for four RAM sticks
    Pros
    • Strong VRM with a large heatsink for stable sustained loads
    • Four DDR4 slots and six SATA ports give room to expand
    • Simple BIOS with a clear layout and labeled headers
    • CrossFire support for a second AMD graphics card
    • Good value against boards with weaker power delivery
    Cons
    • No PCIe 4.0, so newer graphics cards and SSDs run at PCIe 3.0 speeds
    • Only one M.2 slot
    • Gigabit LAN only, no Wi-Fi or 2.5G Ethernet
    • Older BIOS versions may need an update before newer Ryzen chips boot

    MSI B450 Tomahawk prices at every store

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    MSI B450 Tomahawk price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $179.00 on Nov 10 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

    What reviewers say

    Owners and reviewers rate the Tomahawk as one of the better budget AM4 boards, mainly for its power delivery and easy setup. Complaints center on the single M.2 slot, basic networking and BIOS support for later Ryzen generations.

    What people mention
    • Power deliveryPraisedOwners say the VRM and its heatsink hold up with higher-core Ryzen chips without throttling.
    • SetupPraisedBuilders describe the layout, labeling and manual as easy to follow for a first build.
    • M.2 slotsCriticisedReviewers note there is only one M.2 slot, which limits fast storage expansion.
    • PCIe versionCriticisedOwners point out the board is PCIe 3.0 only, so newer cards and SSDs cannot use their full bandwidth.
    • NetworkingCriticisedReviewers say the gigabit LAN is basic and there is no built-in Wi-Fi.
    • BIOS supportMixedSome owners needed a BIOS update before newer Ryzen processors would boot.

    Specifications

    Connections
    USB-A, PS/2, HDMI, RJ45 (LAN)Source
    Internal Connections
    SATA, M.2Source
    M.2 Form Factor
    2242, 2280, 2260Source
    Processor
    AMDSource
    Memory Slots

    Questions and answers

    Does the B450 Tomahawk support Ryzen 5000?
    Many boards gained support through later BIOS updates, but not all revisions did. Check the board's BIOS version and MSI's CPU support list before buying for a Ryzen 5000 chip.
    Can I use PCIe 4.0 graphics cards and SSDs on it?
    The board is PCIe 3.0 only, so a PCIe 4.0 card or SSD will run at PCIe 3.0 speeds. That costs some peak SSD bandwidth but works fine for most graphics cards.
    How many M.2 drives can I install?
    One. The single M.2 slot takes 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives. For more fast storage you would add SATA SSDs to the six SATA ports.
    Does it have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth?
    No. Networking is a single gigabit Ethernet port, so you need a USB or PCIe Wi-Fi card for wireless.
    What memory does it take?
    Four DDR4 DIMM slots, dual-channel. MSI lists supported speeds per CPU, and higher kits may run below their rated speed depending on the memory controller.
    Is CrossFire worth using on this board?
    It supports a second AMD card, but the second slot runs at reduced bandwidth and most games no longer benefit from dual GPUs. Treat it as a legacy feature.
    Where is the MSI B450 Tomahawk cheapest?
    At Newegg, for $179.00, as of our latest check.

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