[SOLVED] Does the MSI B360M Gaming Plus DDR4 LGA1151 motherboard compatible to my build?

victorypug

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Hi, this is my first build and i want to see if all parts are compatible with the MSI B360M Gaming Plus DDR4 LGA1151. I mainly want to video edit, photoshop and play games with this build. I don't want to waste money on components that i will not use and at the same time build an affordable mid range pc.
Build as follows:

Motherboard: MSI B360M Gaming Plus DDR4 LGA1151
CPU: i7-8700(if the budget allows) or i5-8400
RAM: HyperX Fury 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 RAM (x2)
Storage: Seagate 2TB ST2000NM0033 / ST2000NM0055 Constellation ES.3 HDD
PSU: i am aiming for 500W is it enough?
GPU:
ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti Low Profile or mini
OS: Windows 10 Home 64 bit


I have 3 questions:
1- on the specs page they say that USB 3 has 2 ports and USB 2 has 4 ports Photo i only see 1 USB 3 and 2 USB 2?
2- can i connect 2 SYS fans?
3- can this build run without gpu (on board memory)


I'am very excited for my first build so i don't want to miss anything important.
 
Solution
1) Specification reads ...available through the internal USB connectors and not ...USB 3 has 2 ports and USB 2 has 4 ports.

The internal USB connectors are "headers" that connect to cables that connect to two USB 3.1 ports and to cables that connect to four USB 2.0 ports.

2) Specifications read: 2 x 4-pin system fan connectors

3) i7-8700 specifications:
Integrated graphicsGPU Type: Intel UHD 630
Graphics tier: GT2
Microarchitecture: Gen 9 LP
Execution units: 24
Base frequency (MHz): 350
Maximum frequency (MHz): 1200

i5-8400 Specifications:
Integrated graphicsGPU Type: Intel UHD 630
Graphics tier: GT2
Microarchitecture: Gen 9 LP
Execution units: 23
Base frequency (MHz): 350
Maximum...
1) Specification reads ...available through the internal USB connectors and not ...USB 3 has 2 ports and USB 2 has 4 ports.

The internal USB connectors are "headers" that connect to cables that connect to two USB 3.1 ports and to cables that connect to four USB 2.0 ports.

2) Specifications read: 2 x 4-pin system fan connectors

3) i7-8700 specifications:
Integrated graphicsGPU Type: Intel UHD 630
Graphics tier: GT2
Microarchitecture: Gen 9 LP
Execution units: 24
Base frequency (MHz): 350
Maximum frequency (MHz): 1200

i5-8400 Specifications:
Integrated graphicsGPU Type: Intel UHD 630
Graphics tier: GT2
Microarchitecture: Gen 9 LP
Execution units: 23
Base frequency (MHz): 350
Maximum frequency (MHz): 1050
 
Solution

victorypug

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May 5, 2018
5
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510
1) Specification reads ...available through the internal USB connectors and not ...USB 3 has 2 ports and USB 2 has 4 ports.

The internal USB connectors are "headers" that connect to cables that connect to two USB 3.1 ports and to cables that connect to four USB 2.0 ports.

2) Specifications read: 2 x 4-pin system fan connectors

3) i7-8700 specifications:
Integrated graphicsGPU Type: Intel UHD 630
Graphics tier: GT2
Microarchitecture: Gen 9 LP
Execution units: 24
Base frequency (MHz): 350
Maximum frequency (MHz): 1200
i5-8400 Specifications:
Integrated graphicsGPU Type: Intel UHD 630
Graphics tier: GT2
Microarchitecture: Gen 9 LP
Execution units: 23
Base frequency (MHz): 350
Maximum frequency (MHz): 1050
thank you for the reply i was wondering if the usb connectors was available so i can connect them to my case and you cleared that out thank you and also is this build good or needs more tweaking?