MSI 785GM-E51

An Micro-ATX board on the AM3 socket. Expansion includes 2 M.2 slots and 2 PCIe slots. Memory support covers 4 DDR4 slots up to 16GB total. Start with socket compatibility for your CPU, then weigh chipset extras.

Expect to pay around $178.50, which lands it among mid-range options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. MSI backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.