GALAX B450M
The GALAX B450M is a budget micro-ATX board for AMD AM4 CPUs. It supports up to 32 GB DDR4 memory, one PCIe 3.0 x16 GPU slot, an M.2 SSD, multiple display outputs, and essential USB/SATA connectivity.
Features
CPU & Chipset Support
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Uses the AM4 socket, compatible with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-generation Ryzen processors, and certain Athlon APUs with Vega graphics.
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Built on the AMD B450 chipset, which allows use of newer Ryzen CPUs with appropriate BIOS updates.
 
Memory Support
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Two DDR4 DIMM slots, dual-channel configuration.
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Maximum RAM capacity: 32 GB.
 
Expansion Slots
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One PCIe 3.0 ×16 slot for discrete graphics cards.
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One PCIe 2.0 ×1 slot for expansion cards like sound or networking.
 
Storage
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One M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0 ×4), which supports high-speed NVMe SSDs.
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Four SATA 6 Gbps ports for additional SSDs or HDDs.
 
Display Outputs & I/O
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Video outputs include HDMI, DVI-D, and VGA, enabling multiple monitor setups.
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USB ports: includes several USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB 2.0 ports for peripherals.
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Networking: Gigabit LAN (Realtek RTL8111H).
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Audio: 6-channel high-definition audio.
 
Build, BIOS & Compatibility
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Form factor: micro-ATX, suitable for smaller cases.
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BIOS updates provided to improve compatibility with newer Ryzen CPUs.
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Durable components aimed at entry and mid-level usage rather than heavy overclocking.
 
Conclusion
The GALAX B450M is a solid pick for budget or mid-range AMD builds. It covers all the basics: good memory support, modern NVMe storage, multiple display outputs, and reliable connectivity. It won’t rival high-end boards on overclocking features or extra expansion, but for mainstream gaming, home, or office PCs, it offers great value and a dependable foundation.
Specifications
| CPU | 3 / 2 / 1 GEN AMD RYZEN AND AMD ATHLON WITH RADEON VEGA GRAPHIC PROCESSORS | 
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| CHIPSET | B450M | 
| MEMORY | DUAL CHANNEL , 2 X DDR4 DIMM SOCKETS SUPPORTING UPTO 32GB | 
| VIDEO OUTPUT PORTS | 1 X HDMI , 1 X DVI-D , 1 X VGA | 
| LAN + WIFI + BLUETOOTH | REALTEK RTL8111H GIGABIT LAN | 
| AUDIO | 6-CHANNEL HD CODEC | 
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 1 X PCI-E 3.0 X 16 , 1 X PCI-E 2.0 X 1 | 
| STORAGE INTERFACES | M.2 PCIE 3.0 X4 32GBPS COMPATIBLE WITH SATA | 
| INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS | 1 X 24 PIN ATX MAIN POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X 12V ATX POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X M.2 SLOT , 4 X SATA 6GB/S PORTS , 1 X USB 3.1 GEN 1 HEADER , 2 X USB 2.0/1.1 HEADERS , 1 X FRONT PANEL AUDIO HEADER , 1 X CPU FAN HEADERS , 1 X SYSTEM FAN HEADERS , 1 X S/PDIF OUT HEADER , 1 X FRONT PANEL HEADER , 1 X TPM HEADER , 1 X SERIAL PORT HEADER , 1 X CLEAR CMOS JUMPER | 
| BACK PANEL CONNECTORS | 1 X HDMI PORT , 1 X DVI-D PORT , 1 X D-SUB , 4 X USB 3.1 GEN1 PORTS , 2 X USB 2.0 PORTS , 3 X AUDIO JACKS , 1 X RJ-45 LAN PORT , 1 X PS/2 MOUSE / KEYBOARD PORT | 
| SIZE | MICRO ATX | 
| UNIQUE FACTORS |