Intel’s mid to high-end 12th Gen CPUs are a great pick right now for gamers and content creators who need powerful PCs. But picking the right motherboard isn’t always easy. You want something affordable but packed with features, solid power delivery, and good connectivity for your components.
If you’re looking for a reliable motherboard for a PC build around 30 million VND (about $1300) using an Intel Core i7 or below, the MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI is definitely worth considering. It’s a mid to high-end B660 board that’s compact, priced around 5 million VND (roughly $215), and delivers strong performance for upper mid-range CPUs.
Here’s our hands-on experience with the MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI paired with a mid-range Intel Core i5 12400 CPU, 32GB DDR5 Kingston RAM, and an MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X graphics card.
To showcase the power this motherboard brings to the Intel Core i5 12400, we ran some familiar benchmarks including 3DMark CPU Profile, Cinebench R23, and Blender benchmark.
For gamers, this combo is definitely worth noting. While gaming performance depends heavily on the graphics card, the CPU and motherboard play key roles in maintaining stability and pushing FPS to respectable levels. Here’s a quick test with Horizon Zero Dawn, a visually stunning AAA title:
Overall, the MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI packs all the essentials for gamers and power users. It offers solid CPU power delivery, PCIe Gen 4 x4 support for next-gen SSDs, and modern USB Type-C ports.
