GIGABYTE B450M S2H
The Gigabyte B450M S2H is a budget-friendly micro-ATX motherboard for AMD AM4 Ryzen processors. It offers dual-channel DDR4 support, PCIe Gen3 M.2 slot, HDMI/DVI/VGA outputs, Gigabit LAN, and Smart Fan 5 technology.
Features
CPU & Chipset Support
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Socket: AM4
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Chipset: AMD B450
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Compatibility: Supports Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, 3000, 2000, and 1000 series processors, including Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics.
Memory
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Slots: 2 x DDR4 DIMM slots (dual-channel)
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Capacity: Up to 64GB
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Speeds: Supports DDR4 2133/2400/2666/2933/3200 MHz (OC)
Storage & Expansion
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M.2 Slot: 1 x PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 slot (supports NVMe and SATA modes)
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SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
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PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
Connectivity
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LAN: Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN with bandwidth management
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USB Ports: 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 2 x USB 2.0 on rear I/O; 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 2 x USB 2.0 headers
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Video Outputs: HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub (VGA)
Audio
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Codec: Realtek ALC892
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Channels: 8-channel HD audio
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Features: High-quality audio capacitors and audio noise guard design
Cooling & Thermal Management
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Fan Headers: 2 x 4-pin fan headers
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Smart Fan 5: Features 5 temperature sensors and 2 hybrid fan headers
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Fan Stop: Allows fans to stop under low-temperature conditions
Lighting & Aesthetics
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RGB Support: RGB Fusion supports RGB LED strips in 7 colors
Build Quality & Durability
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Design: Ultra Durable™ Armor for PCIe/memory slots
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Capacitors: All solid capacitors for enhanced durability
Conclusion
The Gigabyte B450M S2H is a solid choice for budget-conscious users building a Ryzen-based system. It offers essential features like dual-channel DDR4 support, multiple video outputs, and reliable connectivity. While it lacks advanced features like PCIe 4.0 or Wi-Fi, it provides excellent value for everyday computing needs.
Specifications
| CPU | AM4 SOCKET: SUPPORTS AMD RYZEN 5000 SERIES / RYZEN 5000 G-SERIES / 3RD GEN RYZEN / 2ND GEN RYZEN / 1ST GEN RYZEN / 2ND GEN RYZEN WITH RADEON VEGA GRAPHICS / 1ST GEN RYZEN WITH RADEON VEGA GRAPHICS / ATHLON WITH RADEON VEGA GRAPHICS / ATHLON WITH RADEON VEGA GRAPHICS PROCESSORS |
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| CHIPSET | B450 |
| MEMORY | 2 X DDR4 DIMM SOCKETS SUPPORTING UP TO 64GB(32 GB SINGLE DIMM CAPACITY) OF SYSTEM MEMORY , SUPPORT FOR DDR4 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / MHz MEMORY MODULES |
| VIDEO OUTPUT PORTS | 1 X HDMI PORT |
| LAN + WIFI + BLUETOOTH | REALTEK GBE LAN CHIP (10/100/1000 MBIT) |
| AUDIO | REALTEK AUDIO CODEC HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO 2/4/5.1/7.1 CHANNEL |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 1 X PCI EXPRESS X16 SLOT, RUNNING AT X16 , 2 X PCI EXPRESS X1 SLOTS |
| STORAGE INTERFACES | 1 X M.2 CONNECTOR (SOCKET 3, M KEY, TYPE 2242/2260/2280 SATA AND PCIe X4/X2 SSD SUPPORT) , 4 X SATA 6GB/S CONNECTORS |
| INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS | 1 X 24-PIN ATX MAIN POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X 8-PIN ATX 12V POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X CPU FAN HEADER , 1 X SYSTEM FAN HEADER , 1 X M.2 SOCKET 3 CONNECTOR , 4 X SATA 6GB/S CONNECTORS , 1 X FRONT PANEL HEADER , 1 X FRONT PANEL AUDIO HEADER , 1 X S/PDIF OUT HEADER , 1 X CPU COOLER LED STRIP/RGB LED STRIP HEADER , 1 X USB 3.1 GEN 1 HEADER , 2 X USB 2.0/1.1 HEADERS , 1 X TRUSTED PLATFORM MODULE (TPM) HEADER (2X6 PIN, FOR THE GC-TPM2.0_S MODULE ONLY) , 1 X SPEAKER HEADER , 1 X CLEAR CMOS JUMPER , 1 X CHASSIS INTRUSION HEADER |
| BACK PANEL CONNECTORS | 1 X PS/2 KEYBOARD PORT , 1 X PS/2 MOUSE PORT , 1 X D-SUB PORT , 1 X DVI-D PORT , 1 X HDMI PORT , 4 X USB 3.1 GEN 1 PORTS , 2 X USB 2.0/1.1 PORTS , 1 X RJ-45 PORT , 3 X AUDIO JACKS |
| SIZE | MICRO ATX |
| UNIQUE FACTORS | AUTO GREEN , CLOUD STATION , EASY TUNE , FAST BOOT , GAME BOOST , ON/OFF CHARGE , RGB FUSION , SMART BACKUP , SMART KEYBOARD , SMART TIMELOCK , SMART HUD , SMART SURVEY , SYSTEM INFORMATION VIEWER , USB BLOCKER , SUPPORT FOR Q-FLASH , SUPPORT FOR XPRESS INSTALL |