GIGABYTE B650M Gaming X AX Wifi DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The Gigabyte B650M Gaming X AX Wi-Fi is a Micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD’s AM5 platform, built around the AMD B650 chipset. It supports AMD Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 9000 series processors via the AM5 socket, giving builders a future-ready foundation for high-performance desktop systems. Memory is handled by four DDR5 DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, supporting speeds from 4400 MT/s up to 6400 MT/s (with overclocking profiles) and a maximum capacity of 128 GB using 32 GB single-DIMM modules. Both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP overclocking profiles are supported, making it straightforward to unlock rated speeds on compatible kits. For storage, two M.2 Socket 3 connectors (M key, supporting type 2280 and 25110 drives) operate via PCIe 4.0 x4, supplemented by four SATA 6Gb/s ports from the chipset. A Thermal Guard on the M.2 slots helps manage SSD temperatures under sustained workloads. The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x16 with Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series processors. Connectivity is a highlight: an integrated Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip provides wired networking at up to 2.5 Gbps, while the wireless module delivers Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with speeds up to 2.4 Gbps and Bluetooth (5.2 on PCB rev. 1.0, 5.3 on rev. 1.1). Two SMA antenna connectors support a 2T2R configuration. The rear I/O panel includes two DisplayPorts (up to 3840×2160 @ 144 Hz via DisplayPort 1.4), one HDMI 2.1 port (up to 4096×2160 @ 60 Hz), one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, four USB 2.0 ports, one PS/2 port, three audio jacks, and a Q-Flash Plus button for BIOS updates without installed CPU or memory. The VRM uses a 6+2+1 phase digital power solution. Smart Fan 6 technology provides multi-point fan curve control across four headers (one CPU, three system), each supporting PWM and DC modes with a Fan Stop function. RGB and addressable LED headers are present for lighting customisation. The board ships with a licensed AMI UEFI BIOS (256 Mbit flash), iTE I/O Controller, Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC supporting up to 7.1-channel output, and EZ-Latch screwless release on the PCIe x16 slot and M.2 connectors. Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) software provides system monitoring and tuning. Warranty is three years. Verified Specifications: – Socket: AM5 | Chipset: AMD B650 – Form Factor: Micro-ATX (24.4 cm × 24.4 cm) – Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 128 GB, dual channel, 4400–6400 MT/s (OC), EXPO & XMP support – Storage: 2× M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (up to 25110), 4× SATA 6Gb/s – GPU Slot: 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset) – Display: 2× DisplayPort 1.4 (4K/144Hz), 1× HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz) – LAN: Realtek 2.5GbE – Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (2.4/5/6 GHz, up to 2.4 Gbps), BT 5.2/5.3 (rev. dependent) – USB (rear): 1× Gen 2 Type-C, 1× Gen 2 Type-A, 2× Gen 1 Type-A, 4× USB 2.0 – Audio: Realtek HD CODEC, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, 3× audio jacks – BIOS: AMI UEFI, Q-Flash Plus – Warranty: 3 Years