MSI B650M Project Zero DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The MSI B650M Project Zero is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD B650 chipset, designed specifically for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors using the AM5 socket. Its most distinctive design feature is the back-connect layout: power connectors, CPU power headers, fan connectors, SATA ports, and other pin headers are relocated to the rear of the PCB. This results in a clean, uncluttered front view that puts your liquid cooler, graphics card, and chassis aesthetics on full display without cable interference. The board is equipped with a 10+2+1 phase direct power design supported by dual 8-pin CPU power connectors and MSI's Core Boost technology, enabling stable delivery of power under sustained gaming or productivity workloads. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 128 GB of memory, with speeds ranging from 4800 MHz (JEDEC) up to 7600+ MHz under overclocking, depending on DIMM configuration and rank. Storage options include two M.2 slots, both sourced from the CPU and capable of PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds, supporting 2280 and 2260 form factors. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports are also available. RAID configurations are supported: RAID 0, 1, and 10 for SATA devices, and RAID 0 and 1 for M.2 NVMe drives. Connectivity is comprehensive. Networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gbps wired LAN controller alongside an AMD Wi-Fi 6E module pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot, supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with MU-MIMO TX/RX, plus Bluetooth 5.3. The rear I/O panel includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port at 20 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports at 10 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports at 5 Gbps, and USB 2.0 ports, in addition to HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz with HDR) and DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60Hz) outputs for processors with integrated graphics. A Flash BIOS Button and Clear CMOS Button are also present on the rear panel for convenient maintenance. Audio is delivered via a Realtek ALC897 codec providing 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output and up to 32-bit/384 kHz front-panel playback. Three JARGB V2 headers provide addressable RGB control. Four EZ Debug LEDs assist with quick POST troubleshooting. A dedicated pump fan header supports up to 3 A for water cooling setups, accompanied by a clearly marked keep-out zone for cooler installation. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: AMD B650 - Socket: AM5 (AMD Ryzen 7000 Series) - Form Factor: mATX, 243.84 mm x 243.84 mm - Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM, max 128 GB; 4800 MHz JEDEC, up to 7600+ MHz OC - Storage: 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (CPU), 4x SATA 6 Gb/s - PCIe: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset) - LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gbps - Wireless: AMD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-CH HD Audio - USB (Rear): 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C - Display Output: 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz HDR), 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60Hz) - Warranty: 3 Years