Payment Methods
1. Lipa Na M-PESA
Paybill No.: 5450522
Account No.: M
2. Cash on delivery
3. Cash on collection
MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI Motherboard | AM5 Socket | DDR5 | PCIe 5.0 | Wi-Fi 7 | mATX
Built for AMD Ryzen 9000 gaming and creator PC builds, priced at KSh 50,000 with Mascom International countrywide delivery
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI is now available at Mascom International for KSh 50,000, built on the AMD B850 chipset with an AM5 socket that runs Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors. This micro-ATX motherboard carries four DDR5 slots reaching 8200+ MT/s when overclocked, a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, two PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage slots, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and 5G wired LAN. Mascom International stocks the board at our Nairobi CBD showroom, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI ships with a pre-installed I/O shield and the MSI Wi-Fi antenna in the box.
The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI suits PC builders across Kenya who want a compact AM5 board without stepping down to a bare-bones layout. Gamers pairing a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX graphics card get PCIe 5.0 bandwidth on both the GPU slot and two M.2 drives. Content creators editing 4K video in Nairobi and Mombasa benefit from four DDR5 slots holding up to 256GB of memory for large timelines. Software developers and students at JKUAT, University of Nairobi, and Strathmore building their first workstation gain a board that grows across three CPU generations rather than forcing a socket change next year.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock only entry B650 boards, Mascom International carries the B850 generation with the mandatory PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot that B650 leaves optional. Builders across Nairobi consistently report that the EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ PCIe Release cut their assembly time, since drives and graphics cards lock in without screws or awkward reaching. At Mascom International, we're seeing more first-time AM5 builders choose the MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI for its 12+2+1 power design and dual 8-pin CPU connectors. Visit our Kimathi Street showroom to inspect the board, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI Motherboard
Which processors does the MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI support?
The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI runs every AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processor on the AM5 socket. That covers the Ryzen 5 7600, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming chip, and the Ryzen 9 9950X for heavy work. Because AM5 spans three generations, you can start with an affordable Ryzen 5 today and drop in a faster chip in a year or two without replacing the board. A BIOS update through the Flash BIOS button may be needed for the newest processors, and no CPU or memory is required to run it.
Is the B850 chipset worth it over B650 in Kenya's market?
Yes, for most Kenyan builders the B850 chipset earns its price. The main gap between B850 and the older B650 is that B850 makes the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot mandatory, so this board gives you two Gen5 storage slots instead of one optional slot. B850 also adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, faster DDR5 speed support, and 5G wired LAN. If you already own a B650 build and only browse or play older titles, the upgrade is small. For a fresh 2026 build meant to last, the extra bandwidth is a reasonable spend.
How many M.2 and PCIe slots does this motherboard have?
The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI carries one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Steel Armor II reinforcement for your graphics card, plus one shorter PCIe x4 slot for capture cards, sound cards, or network adapters. Storage runs across three M.2 slots: two support PCIe 5.0 at 128 Gbps for the quickest NVMe drives, while the third handles PCIe 4.0 at 32 Gbps, with one drive mounting on the rear of the board. The EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II keeps drives cool and clips in without screws, which speeds up installs.
What memory speed and capacity does the board handle?
Four DDR5 DIMM slots hold up to 256GB of memory using 64GB modules, which covers video editing, 3D rendering, and running many browser tabs and virtual machines at once. The board reaches DDR5 8200+ MT/s through overclocking with AMD EXPO or A-XMP one-click profiles in the BIOS. MSI's Latency Killer feature can trim memory latency by up to 12 percent at high frequencies. For most gamers, a 32GB DDR5-6000 kit hits the sweet spot for Ryzen; creators handling large files will want 64GB or more across the four slots.
Does the MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI have Wi-Fi and fast networking?
The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI includes full-speed Wi-Fi 7, reaching up to 5.8 Gbps on the 6GHz band, which is roughly 2.4 times the peak of Wi-Fi 6. It also carries Bluetooth 5.4 and a Realtek 5G wired LAN port that runs at 5 Gbps, double the common 2.5G ports. On a Safaricom or Faiba home fibre line, the wired 5G port and Wi-Fi 7 both give headroom for large game downloads, cloud backups, and 4K streaming. The magnetic EZ Antenna attaches without twisting and repositions easily for the best signal.
Can this board handle a high-end Ryzen 9 for gaming and rendering?
Yes. The board uses a 12+2+1 Duet Rail power design with 60A SPS power stages and dual 8-pin CPU connectors, which feeds enough current for a Ryzen 9 9950X during long renders and gaming sessions. An 8-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper and the Frozr Guard heatsinks with 7W/mK thermal pads keep the power circuitry cool under sustained load. Reviewers place the sweet spot at CPUs in the 65 to 105 watt range, so pairing it with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or a Ryzen 9 gives strong gaming and rendering results.
How hard is it to build a PC on this motherboard?
Building on the MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI is quicker than on older boards thanks to MSI's EZ DIY tools. The EZ M.2 Clip II locks SSDs in place without screws, EZ PCIe Release pops your graphics card out with one press, and the EZ Front Panel Cable bundles the fiddly front-panel wires into a single connector. The I/O shield comes pre-installed, and EZ Debug LEDs point to the exact source of a boot problem. First-time builders in Kenya often finish a clean assembly in an afternoon with these guides.
Is the MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI good for a content creation or streaming PC?
The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI works well for content creation and streaming rigs. Four DDR5 slots up to 256GB handle large Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve projects, while two PCIe 5.0 M.2 drives move footage quickly between scratch disks. The Realtek ALC4080 audio codec with a headphone amplifier gives clean sound for voice recording and monitoring. The 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 upload finished videos faster to YouTube. Kenyan YouTubers and TikTok creators in Nairobi and Kisumu get a board that carries a capture card and streams in one build.
Technical Specifications
Processor Socket and Chipset Support
- AMD B850 chipset on the AM5 socket runs Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 desktop chips across three CPU generations for future upgrades.
- 12+2+1 Duet Rail power design with 60A SPS power stages supplies steady current to high-core-count processors.
- Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors feed enough wattage for a Ryzen 9 9950X under sustained render loads.
- Core Boost and Load-Line Calibration hold CPU voltage stable when the processor draws heavy power.
- Config TDP includes a 65W ECO Mode for builders who want lower heat and quieter operation.
- Flash BIOS button updates firmware with only a power supply connected, needing no CPU or memory.
Memory Architecture and DDR5 Speeds
- Four DDR5 DIMM slots accept up to 256GB total using 64GB modules for editing and virtualization.
- Dual-channel DDR5 reaches 8200+ MT/s when overclocked, feeding the Ryzen memory controller extra bandwidth.
- AMD EXPO and A-XMP one-click BIOS profiles apply rated memory speeds without manual tuning.
- Latency Killer cuts memory latency by up to 12 percent at high frequencies for smoother frame times.
- SMT soldering on the memory traces reduces electrical noise for a cleaner DDR5 signal.
- EZ Memory Detection LED lights up when a DIMM is seated wrong, removing guesswork during troubleshooting.
Storage and Expansion Slots
- Two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots run at 128 Gbps each for the quickest current NVMe SSDs.
- A third M.2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 at 32 Gbps and mounts on the board's rear.
- One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Steel Armor II reinforcement holds heavy graphics cards without sag.
- A second PCIe x4 slot fits capture cards, sound cards, or network adapters for creator builds.
- EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II cools drives and clips shut without screws, cutting install time.
- EZ PCIe Release ejects the graphics card with a single press for faster GPU swaps.
Power Delivery and Cooling
- The 8-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper improves heat spread and power stability across the board.
- Frozr Guard pairs an extended VRM heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pads to hold temperatures down.
- Additional choke thermal pads and a heavy plated VRM heatsink cool the power stages under full load.
- An enlarged chipset heatsink reduces dust build-up and keeps the B850 chip running cool and quiet.
- Six fan headers plus a 3A combo header drive CPU coolers, AIO pumps, and case fans together.
- PBO thermal profiles cap CPU temperature at 85, 75, or 65 degrees while holding performance.
Networking and Rear Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 7 reaches up to 5.8 Gbps on the 6GHz band, about 2.4 times Wi-Fi 6 peak speeds.
- Bluetooth 5.4 pairs controllers, headsets, and phones with low latency and steady connections.
- A Realtek 5G LAN port runs wired networking at 5 Gbps, double the usual 2.5G motherboard ports.
- A USB 20Gbps Type-C port moves large files to external SSDs at high bandwidth.
- The magnetic EZ Antenna attaches without rotation and repositions easily for the strongest signal.
- AI LAN Manager prioritizes game traffic so online play stays responsive during downloads.
Audio, Lighting, and Build
- The Realtek ALC4080 codec with a headphone amplifier drives high-impedance headphones for clean voice and game audio.
- Optical S/PDIF output and an isolated audio layout keep the sound signal free of board interference.
- HDMI 2.1 output reaches 8K 60Hz when a Ryzen chip with integrated graphics is installed.
- Mystic Light RGB headers and addressable ARGB Gen2 support sync lighting across fans and strips.
- A pre-installed anti-corrosive stainless steel I/O shield protects rear ports and speeds up assembly.
- The micro-ATX form factor fits compact and mid-tower cases common in Kenyan home and office builds.
Package Contents
Every MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI from Mascom International ships in its sealed MSI retail box containing:
- MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI motherboard with pre-installed I/O shield
- Wi-Fi antenna (EZ Antenna with magnetic base)
- SATA cable
- Two EZ M.2 Clip II clips and one M.2 screw
- EZ M.2 Clip II Remover tool
- 1-to-2 EZ Conn cable and EZ Front Panel Cable
- Quick installation guide, sticker set, and MSI documentation
Note:The board also includes 60-day trials of Norton 360 Deluxe and AIDA64 Extreme.
Warranty
The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI carries a 12-month warranty through Mascom International covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claim directly, and our team can help with BIOS updates or compatibility questions when you pair the board with a new Ryzen processor or memory kit.
Where to Buy the MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI in Kenya
The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to inspect the board and talk through your full build before you buy.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the board reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret get the board within one business day. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within two to three business days.
The MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI carries a 12-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, backed by our Nairobi CBD service desk. Builders across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and dependable support on every motherboard, processor, and component we stock.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
Full description here
SOCIAL MEDIA