The MSI B450M MORTAR is a Micro ATX motherboard featuring the AMD B450 chipset designed for Socket AM4 processors, including AMD Ryzen? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen processors. It supports Dual Channel DDR4 memory with speeds up to 3200MHz (OC) across 4 DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 64GB. The board includes 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot with steel armor reinforcement and 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (running at x4 mode) for expansion. Storage options consist of 1x M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA) and 4x SATA 6Gbps ports. Networking is handled by Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller. The motherboard features MSI's Core Boost technology with optimized power design, Military Class 5 components for durability, and an extended heatsink design for improved thermal performance. Graphics output includes HDMI 2.0b and DVI-D ports, supporting 4K resolution. Additional features include USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A and Type-C ports, Audio Boost technology with high-quality audio capacitors, and Mystic Light RGB lighting with 16.8 million colors and 29 effects. The compact 24.4cm x 24.4cm form factor makes it ideal for small form factor builds while maintaining robust performance capabilities.