Introducing The MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard
Experience power and performance by starting your computer build with the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard as the foundation. Supporting AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors with the AM5 socket alongside a variety of components, you can customize your system for entertainment, content creation, and more. Boost efficiency by installing up to 192GB of 6000 MHz dual-channel DDR5 memory in overclocked mode across four slots. Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD slots are available in addition to four SATA III ports for storage drives. The rear panel includes 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, 10 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, and 5 Gb/s USB-A Gen 1 ports. Dual PCIe 4.0 x16 slots allow you to install high-performance graphics cards and other expansions. Built-in Wi-Fi 6E and a 2.5G Ethernet port allow you to connect to compatible networks for smooth online experiences. Windows 10 or 11 is required to take advantage of all the motherboard's features.
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PCI-E Steel Armor reinforces the expansions slots with metal plating and extra solder points, giving it the rigidity to handle heavy graphics cards. The EZ DEBUG LED and Flash BIOS Button help to streamline your troubleshooting process.Expansion Slots
Two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots are available, with the first capable of supporting powerful graphics cards while the second one operates in x4 mode. The PCIe 3.0 x1 slot is ideal for network and port expansion cards.Thermal Enhancements
This motherboard is designed to avoid heat throttling with a variety of features such as an extended heat sink and a 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pad. M.2 Shield Frozr covers help to ensure optimal SSD performance during heavy sustained workloads. CPU and liquid cooling pump headers are available for your choice of cooling system.USB Connectivity
The rear panel includes a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port that can transfer up to 20 Gb/s with compatible devices while the two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports support up to 10 Gb/s. There are also four 5 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Front panel headers include support for two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, and four USB-A 2.0 ports.Graphics Ports
Both the HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs support up to 4K, 60 Hz HDR monitors when using CPUs with integrated graphics.Here are the key features of the product.
These are the technical specifications.
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI |
| CPU Socket Type | AM5 |
|---|---|
| CPU Type | Ryzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series |
| PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
2x PCI-E x16 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 |
1x PCI-E x1 slot PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) |
| Audio Chipset |
Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
|---|---|
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek 8125BG 2.5G LAN |
|---|---|
| Max LAN Speed | 2.5Gbps |
| Wireless LAN |
AMD Wi-Fi 6E The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX Supports 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz bandwidth in 2.4GHz/ 5GHz or 6GHz* bands Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax * Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11. |
| Bluetooth |
Supports Bluetooth 5.3** ** Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11. |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x DisplayPort / 1 x Flash BIOS Button / 1 x HDMI / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C / 2 x Antenna Bracket / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 6 x Audio Jacks |
|---|
| Onboard USB |
4x USB 2.0 ports 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A ports 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C ports |
|---|---|
| Other Connectors |
1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x CPU Fan 1x Pump Fan 4x System Fan 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x Com Port (JCOM) 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH) 2x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 2x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) |
| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
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These are the technical specifications.
These are the technical specifications.
Items Included
MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
2 x M.2 Clips
2 x Wi-Fi Antenna
SATA Cable
I/O Shield
Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty