MSI B450 Bazooka handles up to 802.11ac Wi-Fi, while the Mortar Max supports 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6).

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop MSI B450 Bazooka handles up to 802.11ac Wi-Fi, while the Mortar Max supports 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6).

MSI B450 Bazooka handles up to 802.11ac Wi-Fi, while the Mortar Max supports 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6).

MSI B450 Bazooka handles up to 802.11ac Wi-Fi, while the Mortar Max supports 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6).

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pyrote
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12-29-2019, 11:00 AM

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I've been working on my PC setup for a while now, so I've decided on the MSI B450 Mortar Max for my R5 3600. Recently I noticed the MSI Bazooka Max Wi-Fi has been released—it's a bit cheaper and includes Wi-Fi. I know the Mortar Max was a trusted board with good reviews, but now I'm weighing whether to stick with it or switch to the Bazooka because of the Wi-Fi feature. I can function without Wi-Fi, but having it saves me from buying an adapter later and it's more affordable. It's not clear what makes the Bazooka cheaper while offering Wi-Fi, and I'm unsure if the included Wi-Fi is strong enough. Would it be better to invest in a dedicated Wi-Fi card instead? For a mix of gaming and work, which option suits you better? Also, seems to be supporting BT up to 4.2, right? It sounds promising since I was thinking about using a Bluetooth adapter. Thanks for your advice!

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pyrote

12-29-2019, 11:00 AM #1

I've been working on my PC setup for a while now, so I've decided on the MSI B450 Mortar Max for my R5 3600. Recently I noticed the MSI Bazooka Max Wi-Fi has been released—it's a bit cheaper and includes Wi-Fi. I know the Mortar Max was a trusted board with good reviews, but now I'm weighing whether to stick with it or switch to the Bazooka because of the Wi-Fi feature. I can function without Wi-Fi, but having it saves me from buying an adapter later and it's more affordable. It's not clear what makes the Bazooka cheaper while offering Wi-Fi, and I'm unsure if the included Wi-Fi is strong enough. Would it be better to invest in a dedicated Wi-Fi card instead? For a mix of gaming and work, which option suits you better? Also, seems to be supporting BT up to 4.2, right? It sounds promising since I was thinking about using a Bluetooth adapter. Thanks for your advice!