MSI B560M PRO-E 10th and 11th Gen Micro ATX Motherboard

The MSI B560M PRO-E is a compact yet capable Micro-ATX motherboard built on Intel’s B560 chipset, designed to support both 10th- and 11th-generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors via the LGA 1200 socket. It features a premium digital power delivery system (“Core Boost”) for stable performance, especially when running modern multicore CPUs. Memory-wise, it supports two DDR4 DIMM slots in dual-channel mode, with overclocked speeds up to around 4800 MHz (depending on configuration). For expansion, there is a single PCIe x16 slot that runs at PCIe 4.0 when paired with 11th-gen CPUs (and PCIe 3.0 with 10th-gen), as well as a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. Storage options include four SATA III 6 Gb/s ports and one M.2 slot (Key M) for fast NVMe SSDs. Connectivity on the back panel includes HDMI 2.0b (supporting 4K @ 60Hz), VGA, multiple USB ports (4× USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 6× USB 2.0), and a 1 Gbps Intel I219-V LAN for networking. For audio, the board uses a Realtek ALC897 codec, delivering 7.1-channel HD sound with MSI’s “Audio Boost” enhancements. Its thermal solution is solid: a wavy-fin heatsink, a direct-touch cross heat-pipe for the VRMs, and a double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr help keep temperatures in check. There’s also an EZ Debug LED system for easier troubleshooting. All this comes packaged in a reliable, space-efficient mATX form factor (approximately 23.6 × 20.2 cm), making it a great choice for budget-conscious builds or smaller cases without sacrificing modern features and performance.