MSI B650M Project Zero WIFI M-ATX Motherboard

The MSI B650M Project Zero WIFI is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD B650 chipset and designed for AMD's AM5 platform. It supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors, making it a forward-looking foundation for builds centred on the AM5 ecosystem. The board accommodates four DDR5 memory slots with a maximum capacity of 256 GB, supporting speeds from 4800 MHz (JEDEC) through to 7600+ MHz under overclocking in a single-DIMM-per-channel, single-rank configuration, giving enthusiasts meaningful headroom for performance tuning. Connectivity is a clear strength of this design. Wireless networking is handled by an AMD Wi-Fi 6E module pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot, supporting 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with MU-MIMO TX/RX and Bluetooth 5.3. Wired networking uses a Realtek RTL8125BG controller delivering 2.5 Gbps throughput. The rear panel is well-equipped, featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port running at 20 Gbps, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and USB 2.0 ports, alongside HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz) and DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60Hz) outputs for systems with integrated graphics. Storage options include two M.2 slots both sourced from the CPU and running at PCIe 4.0 x4, supporting 2280 and 2260 form-factor NVMe drives. Four SATA 6 Gbps ports add traditional storage flexibility, with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support for SATA devices and RAID 0 and 1 for M.2 NVMe drives. Expansion is provided by one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from the CPU and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot from the chipset. Audio is managed by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output and up to 32-bit/384 kHz front-panel playback. The board also carries four EZ Debug LEDs for fast fault diagnosis, three Addressable V2 RGB headers, and a Flash BIOS button for convenient firmware updates. Backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: AMD B650 - Socket: AM5 - Form Factor: Micro-ATX (243.84 mm x 243.84 mm) - Supported CPUs: AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series - Memory: 4x DDR5 slots, max 256 GB, up to 7600+ MHz (OC) - Storage: 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 4x SATA 6G - Wireless: AMD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 - LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gbps - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-CH HD Audio - Display Out: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60Hz) - USB Highlight: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps) - Warranty: 3 Years