MSI's MPG B760I Edge Wi-Fi ($219.99) is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard from the budget side of the menu. ("Budget" is relative with ever-pricey Mini-ITX boards, though.) While its size restricts what it can offer, you still get big features for the price. The B760I Edge doesn't support PCI Express 5.0 (neither a slot nor an M.2 socket), but it does provide plenty of storage (two M.2 sockets and four SATA ports), sufficient power delivery for flagship CPUs, rear I/O with plenty of USB ports, and more. Its black-on-silver styling is handsome and a bit bolder than its competitors. All told, the board gives you a comprehensive feature set at a reasonable price, though it's not an untouchable value.Board Design To state the obvious, small-form-factor motherboards like the Mini-ITX platform don't have much real estate to work with compared to larger boards. The B760I Edge uses a 10-layer, all-black PCB with 2-ounce thickened copper to help connectivity. The gray heatsinks provide a ...
MSI's MPG B760I Edge Wi-Fi is a full-featured, good-looking, and good-performing Mini-ITX motherboard with power delivery that supports flagship-class processors. It's a good deal at $219.99, though rival Asus does have a better-equipped option at the same price.
Two M.2 sockets (one SATA-compatible); Four SATA ports; Robust power delivery
Dated budget audio codec; SATA ports mounted vertically; Asus' B760 ITX option is better-equipped