MSI Pro B650-VC Wifi II DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The MSI Pro B650-VC WiFi II is a full-size ATX motherboard built on the AMD B650 chipset and the AM5 socket platform, making it compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors. Designed for professionals and productivity-focused builders, it combines a well-rounded feature set with modern connectivity and a clean, reliable layout. Memory support is a standout strength of this board. It accommodates two DDR5 UDIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 128GB and supports speeds starting from 4800MHz (JEDEC) up to 7800MHz and beyond via overclocking. AMD EXPO profiles are supported natively, enabling straightforward one-click memory speed optimisation through the BIOS with minimal configuration effort. Storage flexibility is handled by three M.2 slots — the first two sourced directly from the CPU and supporting up to PCIe 4.0 x4, while the third is chipset-fed at PCIe 4.0 x2. All three slots accommodate 2280 and 2260 form-factor drives. Four SATA 6Gbps ports round out the storage options, with RAID 0, 1, and 10 supported across both SATA and NVMe devices. On the expansion side, there are four PCI-E x16-length slots. The primary slot (PCI_E1) operates at full PCIe 4.0 x16 bandwidth directly from the CPU for Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series processors, delivering up to 64GB/s throughput. The remaining three slots are chipset-connected PCIe 3.0 x1 lanes. Connectivity is equally comprehensive. The integrated AMD Wi-Fi 6E module supports the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands (6GHz band dependent on OS and regional regulations), MU-MIMO TX/RX, and bandwidth modes up to 160MHz. Bluetooth 5.3 is also included. Wired networking is provided via a Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN port. USB connectivity spans both rear and front-panel headers: the rear panel offers two USB 10Gbps Type-A (Gen 2), two USB 5Gbps Type-A (Gen 1), and four USB 2.0 ports. Front-panel headers add four USB 5Gbps Type-A, one USB 5Gbps Type-C, and four USB 2.0 ports. A Flash BIOS Button on the rear panel simplifies firmware recovery. Audio is delivered via a Realtek ALC897 codec supporting 7.1-channel HD audio. RGB enthusiasts will find two ARGB V2 headers and two standard RGB headers, all manageable via MSI Mystic Light. Four EZ Debug LEDs assist with quick hardware diagnostics. The board also includes a TPM 2.0 header and HDMI 2.1 output (4K 60Hz, available with APU-equipped processors). Verified Specifications: - Chipset: AMD B650 - Socket: AM5 - CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series - Form Factor: ATX (243.84mm x 304.8mm) - Memory: 2x DDR5 UDIMM, max 128GB, 4800–7800+ MHz, AMD EXPO - Storage: 3x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4/x4/x2), 4x SATA 6Gbps - PCIe: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset) - Wireless: AMD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 - LAN: Realtek 8111H Gigabit - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-ch HD - Display: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz, APU only) - USB Rear: 2x 10Gbps Type-A, 2x 5Gbps Type-A, 4x USB 2.0 - USB Front: 4x 5Gbps Type-A, 1x 5Gbps Type-C, 4x USB 2.0 - OS Support: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit