MSI Pro B650M-B DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The MSI Pro B650M-B is a Micro-ATX form-factor motherboard built around the AMD B650 chipset and the AM5 socket. It is designed to support AMD Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 8000 series desktop processors, making it a capable platform for both productivity workloads and everyday computing builds. Memory performance is a highlight of this board. Two DDR5 DIMM slots accept up to 96 GB of non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The board supports AMD EXPO profiles and can operate at speeds up to 6800+ MHz with a single rank, single DIMM per channel configuration, or up to 6000+ MHz with dual-rank sticks. The SMT (Surface Mount Technology) slot design is intended to improve signal integrity and reduce interference at high frequencies. For expansion and storage, the primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 speeds from the CPU and is reinforced with Steel Armor to protect against card weight and electromagnetic interference. A secondary PCIe x1 slot operates at PCIe 3.0 from the chipset. One M.2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 devices up to 64 Gbps (2280 and 2260 form factors), while four SATA 6 Gbps ports provide additional storage options. RAID 0, 1, and 10 are supported for SATA arrays. Connectivity is handled by a Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G wired LAN controller and a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio with Audio Boost. The rear I/O panel includes HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 60Hz), a VGA output, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port, and audio jacks. Front panel headers add four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports internally. RGB enthusiasts will find one addressable ARGB V2 header and one standard RGB header for lighting accessories. Four EZ Debug LEDs assist with POST troubleshooting. The board measures 215 mm x 243.84 mm and carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty. It is compatible with Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit). Verified Specifications: – Chipset: AMD B650 | Socket: AM5 – Form Factor: Micro-ATX (215 mm x 243.84 mm) – CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 7000 / 8000 Series desktop processors – Memory: 2x DDR5 DIMM, max 96 GB, DDR5 4800 (JEDEC) to 6800+ MHz (OC), dual-channel, AMD EXPO – PCIe Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset) – Storage: 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280/2260); 4x SATA 6 Gbps; RAID 0/1/10 – LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gbps – Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio – Display: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), VGA – USB Rear: 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 – RGB Headers: 1x ARGB V2, 1x RGB – TPM: TPM 2.0 header – Warranty: 3 Years