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The ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-PLUS WIFI is a robust micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD CPUs, featuring the latest technologies and a strong power delivery system. Released in October 2022, it is well-suited for gamers and PC enthusiasts looking for reliability and performance.
Key features include:
- Socket and Chipset: AMD Socket AM5 with the AMD B650 chipset.
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX (24.4×24.4cm) with a 12+2 phase power delivery system, each phase capable of delivering 60A.
Memory support:
- Type: DDR5
- Speed: Up to 6400MHz (PC5-51200)
- Slots: Four memory slots supporting dual-channel configuration.
- Capacity: Maximum capacity of 128GB.
- Technology: Supports AMD EXPO for memory overclocking.
Expansion slots:
- PCIe 4.0 x16: One slot for high-speed graphics cards.
- PCIe 4.0 x16 (at x4): One additional slot.
- PCIe 3.0 x1: One slot.
Storage interfaces:
- M.2 Slots: Two slots supporting PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0, NVMe for high-speed storage.
- SATA3 (6Gb/s): Four ports, supporting both NVMe and SATA RAID configurations.
- M.2 Form Factors: Compatible with 2242, 2260, and 2280.
Graphics outputs:
- HDMI and DisplayPort for multi-monitor setups.
Rear I/O ports:
- USB Ports:
- USB 3.x 20Gbps: One Type-C port.
- USB 3.x 10Gbps: Two Type-A ports.
- USB 3.x 5Gbps: One Type-A port.
- USB 2.0: Four Type-A ports.
- Network: Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi with Bluetooth.
- Audio: Realtek chipset supporting 7.1-channel output.
Additional features:
- Cooling and Tuning:
- DrMOS and VRM heatsinks for effective power management.
- M.2 heatsinks for better thermal performance.
- UEFI BIOS for advanced system configuration.
- Multiple fan headers and RGB/ARGB headers for customizable cooling and lighting setups.
This motherboard combines advanced features, extensive connectivity, and robust power management, making it an excellent choice for building a high-performance gaming or professional PC.