Processor | 2133 MHz athlon |
---|---|
RAM | DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
MSI Arsenal Gaming AMD Ryzen 2ND and 3rd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3 DDR4 DVI HDMI Crossfire ATX Motherboard (B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II)
Brand | MSI |
CPU Socket | Socket AM4 |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
Compatible Processors | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen, AMD 2nd Gerenration Ryzen, AMD Athlon |
Chipset Type | AMD B450 |
Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz |
Platform | Windows 7, Windows 10 |
Model Name | B450TOMAMAX |
CPU Model | Athlon |
About this item
- Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen/ Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics desktop processors for socket AM4.Audio ports (Rear): Realtek ALC892 Codec
- Supports DDR4 memory, up to 4133(OC) MHz
- Extended heatsink design: MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.
- Lightning fast game experience: 1x turbo M.2, amd turbo USB 3.2 gen2, store mi technology
- Core boost: With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
Get similar items fast
- MSI A520M-A PRO Gaming Motherboard (AMD AM4, DDR4, PCIe 3.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DVI/HDMI, Micro-ATX)FREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31
- ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus (Wi-Fi) AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, 12+2 with Dr. MOS Power StageFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31
- ASUS Prime B450M-A II AMD AM4 (Ryzen 5000, 3rd/2nd/1st Gen Ryzen Micro ATX Motherboard (128GB DDR4, 4400 O.C.), NVMe, HDMI 2.0b/DVI/D-Sub, USB 3.2 2, BIOS Flashback, and Aura Sync)FREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31
- MSI ProSeries AMD Ryzen 2ND and 3rd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3 DDR4 D-Sub DVI HDMI Micro-ATX Motherboard (B450M PRO-VDH Max)FREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31
- Gigabyte B450M DS3H WiFi (AM4//AMD/B450/mATX/SATA 6GB/s/USB 3.1/HDMI/Wifi/DDR4/Motherboard)FREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31
Compare with similar items
This Item MSI Arsenal Gaming AMD Ryzen 2ND and 3rd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3 DDR4 DVI HDMI Crossfire ATX Motherboard (B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II) | Recommendations | dummy | dummy | dummy | dummy | |
Try again! Added to Cart Add to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart Add to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart Add to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart Add to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart Add to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart Add to Cart | |
Price | $139.99$139.99 | -10% $71.99$71.99 List: $79.99 | -6% $169.99$169.99 List: $179.99 | -9% $118.00$118.00 Typical: $129.00 | $119.99$119.99 | -17% $99.99$99.99 List: $119.99 |
Delivery | Get it Apr 2 - 8 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31 | Get it Apr 2 - 5 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31 |
Customer Ratings | ||||||
For gaming | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
Tech Support | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Stability | 4.2 | — | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | — | 3.6 | 4.0 |
Easy to install | 4.6 | 4.4 | — | — | 4.3 | — |
Sold By | UltraParts Renewed | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | ET CANADA | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
platform | windows 10, windows 7 | windows 10 | windows 11 | windows 10 | windows 10 | windows 10 |
cpu socket | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 |
memory slots | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
memory capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
compatible processors | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen, AMD 2nd Gerenration Ryzen, AMD Athlon | AMD 1st Gerenration Ryzen | AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000-G Series, 4000-G Series and 3000 Series | — | AMD 1st Gerenration Ryzen | — |
card interface | integrated | integrated | pci e | pci e | pci e, pci | pci e |
Videos
Videos for this product
1:31
Click to play video
Bad product not even new and not as specified
Mohammed
Looking for specific info?
Product Description
Featuring heavy plated heat sinks and fierce looks, MSI arsenal GAMING motherboards are packed with gaming features for a refined gaming experience. MSI audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality Audio components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, game-changing sound to create the most exciting gameplay. MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rig's memory with more speed, higher overclock ability and increased stability.
NOTE : Operating System : Support for Windows 10 64-bit and Support for Windows 7 64-bit *To support Windows 7 64-bit, you must install an AMD Pinnacle Ridge & Summit Ridge CPU.
Product information
Technical Details
Brand | MSI |
---|---|
Series | B450TOMAMAX |
Item model number | B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II |
Hardware Platform | MSI |
Item Weight | 1.11 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12 x 9.6 x 2 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 9.6 x 2 inches |
Manufacturer | MSI |
ASIN | B07WF6ZQST |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 23, 2019 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
---|---|
Best Sellers Rank | #296 in Computer Motherboards |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Product guides and documents
From the manufacturer
READY TO DOMINATE THE GAME
B450 TOMAHAWK MAX
Military inspired, the B450M TOMAHAWK MAX is built strong and tough to conquer any battlefield.
- Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for AM4
- Extended Heatsink Design: Larger heatsink design for cooling and performance
- DDR4 Boost: Optimized traces and isolated memory circuitry
- PCI-E Steel Armor: Reinforced and shielded connector
- Turbo M.2: NVMe support, up to 32 Gb/s using PCI-Express Gen3 x4
- Audio Boost: Optimized gaming audio
|
|
|
---|---|---|
ENHANCED BIOS COMPATIBILITY & CROSS-GEN RYZEN SUPPORTMAX motherboards have been upgraded to support multiple Ryzen processor generations including Ryzen 3000 series processors. Get more with Click BIOS 5, designed with an easy to use layout and advanced system tuning capabilities. |
LARGER HEATSINKS FOR MORE VRM COOLINGHeatsinks on top of the VRM help to dissipate excessive heat. Extended heatsinks have even more surface area for more thermal dissipation. |
EASY BIOS RECOVERY WITH FLASH BIOS BUTTONFlash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory not required. |
|
|
|
---|---|---|
CORE BOOSTCore Boost is the latest advancement of MSI’s motherboard CPU power delivery system. A reserved zone of premium power delivery components on an optimized circuit design results in a highly efficient power system capable of precise current output to the CPU. |
AMPLIFY YOUR GAME WITH AUDIO BOOSTLike a dedicated sound card, Audio Boost offers a HD audio processor, dedicated amplifier and high quality audio capacitors, all physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal to locate enemies with pin-point accuracy. |
YOUR IN-GAME ADVANTAGEOutsmart and outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition and boost your skills. |
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the performance, ease of setup, quality and value of the motherboard. They mention that it performs well, is easy to use and troubleshoot, and is well worth the price. Customers also appreciate the appearance and design of the board.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers like the performance of the motherboard. They mention that it works well, is one of the best value and performing motherboards for Ryzen on the market, and has flawless design. Some say that it hasn't failed so far and has almost no issues at all. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...I'm selling the 2700x and should get 75.00 for it. Best 50% performance increase ever for 100.00. I already upgraded to 64G of ram...." Read more
"...smoother than other systems I have built in the past with almost no issues at all. Great Motherboard. It's well built and sturdy...." Read more
"...Loaded with features and still is one of the best boards for gaming out there." Read more
"...and that's just personal preference, is the looks, as is too bland for my taste...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the motherboard to be straightforward and easy. They mention that it was easy to use for their first build, and that the BIOS is easy to OC. The manual is easy-to-understand, and the software by MSI is simple. They also say that the layout is excellent, making it easy to plan out your wire runs.
"...4. I find the BIOS/UEFI easy to understand. For context, the beginner mode is great for those starting out...." Read more
"...The mobo physical layout is excellent, installation of the cpu and cooler and graphics card was easy, and all those fiddly connectors were not too..." Read more
"...I can attest that the MSI B450 Tomahawk mainboard installs easily with the hardware detailed above and has run Linux 20.04 LTS for about 36 hours..." Read more
"...7 or 8 to upgrade any longer, Microsoft has now made it easy to install Windows 10 direct and using your windows 7 or 8 product key to activate your..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the motherboard. They say it's well worth the price, a steal for the price and a great option for low budget builds. Customers also say the BIOS and the board itself are well made for the value. They mention it'll last a few more years and save them a lot of money. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...In overall, this is just the best bang for the buck mobo right now for Ryzen 3rd gen...." Read more
"...Overall, well worth the price and great for building a PC on a budget if you don't need all the extra features of the X470 boards." Read more
"...This was an excellent buy and excellent service. I will buy again." Read more
"...For the price paid, the value of this mobo is excellent. I highly recommend considering it for a mid-priced Ryzen build." Read more
Customers like the quality of the motherboard. They say it's well built, sturdy, and reliable. They also say it is very stable and can take a beating. Customers also say that it is great for building a PC on a budget and has fantastic vrms for overclocking.
"...The board seems durable, high quality.I TOTALLY LOVE the Flash Bios Button feature, as it makes the mobo virtually unbrickable...." Read more
"...Overall, well worth the price and great for building a PC on a budget if you don't need all the extra features of the X470 boards." Read more
"...Its a great board with fantastic vrms for overclocking or handling up to a 16 core 5000 series cpu...." Read more
"...Great Motherboard. It's well built and sturdy. Sound quality isn't as bad as other reviews had stated...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the motherboard. They mention that it looks good, is well-designed, and has a beautiful touch. The layout is exceptional, and the RGB looks great with case RGB. The flash BIOS button makes for easy reset. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...My Ryzen is working great in the Tomahawk, reaching 4375 Mhz. I like the layout, the 4 fan headers (apart from the CPU Fan and Pump headers) + 2 rgb..." Read more
"...The mobo physical layout is excellent, installation of the cpu and cooler and graphics card was easy, and all those fiddly connectors were not too..." Read more
"...Update. Still a very good creation machine. No complaints.While the PC I built is very fast the boot from BIOS seems pretty slow...." Read more
"Works great looks just like the photo" Read more
Customers like the BIOS of the motherboard. They mention that it is easy to OC, has the latest BIOS, and gets the job done. Some say that the motherboard comes preinstalled with a BIOS that supports Ryzen 3000 series processors. Overall, most are satisfied with the BIOs of the product.
"great mobo and easy to install. It did not need a bios update and came ready to go with my ryzen 3600 so this made the bios/windows install easy to..." Read more
"...I love the BIOS. Very user-friendly and easy to set up auto fans, CPU clocks, RAM clocks.Overall highly recommend." Read more
"...screws to mount the board to the case as this board doesn't come with any needed hardware "At least mine didn't come shipped with the mounting..." Read more
"...Bios gets the job done. Software is good enough. Nothing mind blowing. All in all I'd say this is a great option for your Ryzen...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the SATA ports on the motherboard. Some mention that it has plenty of SATA III ports, headers, and connections. However, others say that there are not enough USB ports, and that SATA port 5 and 6 are disabled when M.2's are in use.
"...I also love the nvme support and the ability for 6 sata ports if not using nvme. The board material is sturdy...." Read more
"...Has 2 X16 PCIE slots but these are only PCIE 3 slots and not the newer PCIE 4 slots of the 500 generation boards...." Read more
"...Along with that, the inclusion of an M.2 slot was pretty important to me too, considering I can pretty much boot my machine instantly with my OS..." Read more
"...drives, it should be noted that when M.2's are in use, SATA ports 5 and 6 are disabled." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that the system booted up fine with no extra steps, while others say that the first board wouldn't fire up.
"...I installed my new Ryzen 3600 and it boot up instantly...." Read more
"...After i plugged everything back in, the pc wouldnt turn on. i tried using a screw driver to bridge the pins to test if it was the case or not...." Read more
"...R5 1600 with stock cooler, rx380 gpu, EVGA 450 PSU posted and windows installed fine...." Read more
"...After a few weeks, the system stopped. I figured it was the power supply, so I tried a spare supply and it did nothing...." Read more
Reviews with images
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
When i decided to update my PC to Ryzen 3, it was very clear that my mobo selection reduced to MSI and MSI only. Spent close to a month reading about the B450 lineup, the X470 and also the X570... The newer chipset brings nothing of my interest, so my decision came to the B450 Tomahawk/Mortar/Carbon Pro, or the x470 Carbon Pro (those were the models within my budget). When checking the specs, the only thing the Carbon models had as advantage over the Toma and Mortar was the Argb header, but for me it didnt worth the price difference (was not going to use the WiFi, which is the selling point for the Carbon mobos). Since the Tomahawk got so many good comments, it was the clear winner.
I could not be happier with the mobo. I installed my new Ryzen 3600 and it boot up instantly. I gotta admit i updated the BIOS because i'm using a M.2 Nvme SSD, and supposedly there were issues with older bios versions, but everything went perfect. My Ryzen is working great in the Tomahawk, reaching 4375 Mhz. I like the layout, the 4 fan headers (apart from the CPU Fan and Pump headers) + 2 rgb headers (working great with my Fans, synced through Mystic Light). The audio is a nice surprise (i had a Xonar DGX soundcard in my previous rig which i decided to left in there for my kids), it did not let me down. The board seems durable, high quality.
I TOTALLY LOVE the Flash Bios Button feature, as it makes the mobo virtually unbrickable. In previous builds, i was always scared of updating the Bios, but with this mobo, is just easy peasy.
To be honest, the only drawback, and that's just personal preference, is the looks, as is too bland for my taste. I love my Z97 Gaming 5 looks with the red accents all over the mobo and heatsinks, so this all black style is a little boring, not bad at all (the board looks good), but i loved the black/red theme MSI had in previous generations.
In overall, this is just the best bang for the buck mobo right now for Ryzen 3rd gen. If you do your homework, and read about the different vendors mobos in tech sites, you will see that there's no other b450 mobo (besides MSIs own Mortar, Bazooka and Carbon Pro) with the quality VRMs to support the new AMD CPUs. 100% recommended
DESIGN: 5 stars --> Very good layout
SPECS: 5 stars --> within this price range, and actually even up to 150$ (maybe more)
LOOKS: 4 stars --> Personal taste
DURABILITY: 5 stars --> This thing looks like a tank, heavy, well built. And the Flash Bios Button means you wont brick it.
PRICE/PERFORMANCE: 5 stars --> Like i said, this is the best Bang for the Buck right now, period.
1. The M.2 slot. This was moved to right below the CPU vs on the B350 board it was below the graphics card. This improves with the thermals of anything you have installed in the M.2 slot. It is a great addition to the board and I use it with my NVMe drive. While it does eliminate the usage of the SATA 5 and 6 ports. You still have 4 others to use. To be honest, if you are installing more than for drives into your system, you need to be buying larger drives rather than more.
2. The RGB headers are a great addition. I use them for my Deepcool RF 140 front fans. They are paired with Mystic Light from MSI, so they match the breathing pattern of the under glow lights off to the right on the motherboard. Speaking of which, those lights underneath that one side are much brighter than I thought. Not too bright, but bright enough that they are noticeable. I was afraid they would be hidden by the case, but they show up perfectly.
3. The different headers on the back are amazing. I love that they have USB 3.1 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports on the back. I currently have my keyboard and mouse in the Gen 1 ports. The Gen 2 ports (one is a USB-C and one is USB-A) are saved for other items. For example, one will be for an external hard drive/backup drive that I will be purchasing in a short time.
4. I find the BIOS/UEFI easy to understand. For context, the beginner mode is great for those starting out. And if the advanced mode is great for more experienced people. Even though I'm a beginner, I had an easy time understanding a good amount of what was in the advanced mode. I of course had to look things up on Google/YouTube and in the manual, but I still was able to navigate and understand it. I also loved that I could use a mouse in the BIOS. Made it easier than having to use the keyboard to click through options. I also found it helpful that they explained what certain things did within the BIOS. They had a help section, which is AWESOME for beginners that need help with adjusting any setting in there.
If there's one thing I could go back and do, I think I might have gone with the MSI B450 Pro Carbon AC simply because it would free up a PCIe slot for me. I'm using a WIFI card and the Pro Carbon has Wifi built in. I know most people will be using Ethernet for a desktop, and if I were using Ethernet to connect my PC to the web, I would use the B450 Tomahawk over the Pro Carbon.
Overall, well worth the price and great for building a PC on a budget if you don't need all the extra features of the X470 boards.
After putting everything together and running it, I'm very happy with my choice. The mobo physical layout is excellent, installation of the cpu and cooler and graphics card was easy, and all those fiddly connectors were not too hard to identify and access (needed a flashlight sometimes, and younger eyes would have helped). The firmware settings interface is decently designed and easy to use: I particularly liked the fan speed controls.
The Bios flash is easy to do with the firmware file loaded onto a USB key. (I didn't try the funky flash button, did it from the interface.) I wish MSI provided a Windows app to download and update the Bios, as some other brands do, but this is a minor thing.
For the price paid, the value of this mobo is excellent. I highly recommend considering it for a mid-priced Ryzen build.
Top reviews from other countries
Installazione semplice. Il bios non è l'ultima versione ma ha visto senza problemi un Ryzen 5. Update facile.
A-XMP profile da attivare per le ram 3200/3600
OC volendo immediato (pulsante da bios per un boost senza problemi e senza smanettare su tutti i parametri)
Soddisfatto