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MAG B660M MORTAR DDR4
Conquer the Battlefield
The MAG B660M MORTAR DDR4 is a gaming oriented micro-ATX motherboard constructed around the latest Intel B660 chipset that balances value with premium hardware.
Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors (LGA 1700) 12 Duet Rail Power System (60A/DrMOS) 4 x DDR4 DIMMs, Memory Boost (4800MHz+ OC) 2 x Gen4 M.2 Slots with Shield Frozr 1 x PCI-e 4.0 x16 (Steel Armor), 1 x PCI-e 3.0 x16 Graphic Card Slots (AMD CrossFire Supported) 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost 2.5G LAN Controller
B660 Chipset, 12 Duet Rail Power System, Smart Cooling, DDR4 Memory Boost
Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors
The MAG B660M MORTAR DDR4 motherboard supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors.
Form Factor: Micro-ATXSocket Type: LGA 1700Chipset: Intel B660
Intel B660 chipset motherboards support memory overclocking but not CPU overclocking.
12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System
With its dual 8 pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost Technology (60A, DrMOS), the MAG B660M MORTAR DDR4 is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
1. Digital PWM IC
2. 1-Phase AUX Power
3. 1-Phase GT Power
4. 12 Duet Rail CPU Power System
Integrated Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: Features an extended heatsink and 7W/mK thermal pads.
PCB Cooling: Premium 6-layer printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper improves heat dissipation & reliability.
SSD Cooling: M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling.
System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers – including a dedicated pump-fan header.
4 x DDR4 Dual Channel (4800+ MHz Overclocked*)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated circuit delivers pure DDR4 data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for improved memory speed and stability.
*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 4800+ MHz.
PCI-e 4.0 x16 Slot, Cutting-Edge Storage Performance, 2.5G LAN Controller
Fortified PCI-e 4.0 x16
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards and shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference:
1 x PCI-e 4.0 x16 slot (with Steel Armor)1 x PCI-e 3.0 x16 slot (CrossFire supported)
Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The MAG B660M MORTAR DDR4 motherboard features MSI’s latest M.2 slots (Intel Optane supported):
2 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots
*M.2 specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.
M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI’s most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.
2.5G LAN Controller
2.5G LAN: A 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C: Enables ultra-fast 20Gbps data transfer rates between devices.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost 5 & S/PDIF output.
MSI Gaming Series
MAG MAG MAG
Form Factor
Micro-ATX Micro-ATX ATX
VRM
12 Duet Rail Power System 12 Duet Rail Power System 12 Duet Rail Power System
DIMM Slots
DDR4 x 4 (4800+MHz/OC) DDR4 x 4 (4800+MHz/OC) DDR4 x 4 (4800+MHz/OC)
PCI-e x16 Slots
4.0 x 1 / 3.0 x 1 4.0 x 1 / 3.0 x 1 4.0 x 1 / 3.0 x 1
M.2 Slots
4.0 x 2 4.0 x 2 4.0 x 3
M.2 Shield Frozr
Single-Sided Single-Sided Single-Sided
Audio
8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost
LAN
RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN
WiFi & Bluetooth
Intel Wi-Fi 6 module, Bluetooth 5.2 Intel Wi-Fi 6 module, Bluetooth 5.2
12TH GEN CORE, HIGH PERFORMANCE – The MAG B660M MORTAR DDR4 (mATX) employs a 12 Duet Rail Power System (60A, DrMOS) VRM for the Intel B660 chipset (LGA 1700, 12th Gen Core ready) with Core Boost architecture for high CPU core count power demands
INTEGRATED COOLING – VRM cooling features 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and an extended heatsink; Includes chipset heatsink, M.2 Shield Frozr, a dedicated pump-fan cooling header & 6-layer PCB with 2 oz. thickened copper
DDR4 MEMORY, PCIe 4.0 & 3.0 x16 SLOTS – 4 x DDR4 DIMM slots with Memory Boost isolated circuitry for overclocking (1DPC 1R, 4800+ MHz); A PCIe 4.0 x16 Steel Armor slot supports graphics cards (secondary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, AMD CrossFire supported)
DUAL M.2 CONNECTORS – Storage includes 2 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots (Intel Optane supported) with Shield Frozr to prevent thermal throttling during hyper-fast SSD access
2.5G CONNECTIVITY – Network hardware includes a 2.5Gbps LAN controller; Rear ports include USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps), HDMI 2.1 & DisplayPort 1.4, and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost (supports S/PDIF output)
