MSI H510M-A PRO PRO H510M-B II Gaming Motherboard with LGA 1200 Socket 64GB Memory Support Ryzen 10 Gen and 11 Gen Intel Core

1. MSI H510M-A PRO – The Better Budget Option

Best for: Users who want slightly better power delivery and connectivity in an entry-level motherboard.

Key Features:

• Improved VRM Design: Better power delivery components with basic heatsinks

• Extra USB Connectivity: Additional USB 2.0 header (total 2 headers)

• Standard Micro-ATX Layout: 24.4×21.0 cm with well-spaced components

• Core Specs:

  • 2× DDR4-3200 slots (max 64GB)

  • 1× PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

  • 1× M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4) + 4× SATA

  • Realtek 1G LAN + ALC897 audio

Why Choose It?
The -A PRO model offers marginally better power delivery and more internal USB headers, making it the smarter choice for budget builds that might need more connectivity.

2. MSI PRO H510M-B II – The Most Affordable Option

Best for: Absolute budget builds where every dollar counts.

Key Features:

• Simplified Design: More compact PCB layout

• Basic Power Delivery: Adequate for locked Intel CPUs

• Essential Connectivity:

  • 1× USB 2.0 header (vs 2 on -A PRO)

  • Same rear I/O (4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 3.2 Gen1)

• Same Core Specs:

  • 2× DDR4-3200 slots

  • 1× PCIe 3.0 x16

  • 1× M.2 + 4× SATA

  • Realtek 1G LAN + ALC897 audio

Why Choose It?
This is the most stripped-down H510 option from MSI, perfect when you need the absolute lowest price and don’t need extra USB headers.

Key Differences Summary

Which Should You Buy?

• For most users: H510M-A PRO (better long-term value)

• For absolute budget builds: PRO H510M-B II

• Avoid both if: You need PCIe 4.0 or more than 2 RAM slots (consider B560)