LGA1700 motherboards with B660 chipset from MSI have appeared in one of the European stores. The list of models includes Pro B660M-A DDR4, MAG B660M Bazooka DDR4, Pro B660M-A Wi-Fi DDR4, MAG B660M Mortar DDR4 and MAG B660M Mortar WiFi DDR4 with prices ranging from 148 to 187 euros. As you can see, the new items will be more affordable than mainboards based on the Intel Z690 chipset, but still more expensive than their direct predecessors with B460 and B560 logic.
Against the background of the known prices for Intel Core processors of the 12th generation, potential buyers of the new LGA1700 platform can roughly calculate the budget for the upgrade. When choosing a board with DDR4 memory, you can invest in a reasonable amount. Especially when you look at the Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F models, which are sure to become the next bestsellers in their class.
For the vast majority of users, LGA1700 motherboards based on mid-range chipsets will be the optimal solution when assembling a new PC. For example, in the B660 boards you can find support for DDR5 or DDR4 RAM with overclocking, one PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot, high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 ports, and other modern features.
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Tom’s Hardware
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