The B650 is a mid-range chipset designed for AMD Ryzen AM5 processors. It offers a balance of features and affordability for gaming and home theater PCs. B650 motherboards typically offer a good number of expansion slots, support for fast PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs, and a variety of USB ports.

B650 Motherboard Specifications

• Socket: AM5
• Chipset: AMD B650
• Memory support: Dual-channel DDR5, up to 128 GB
• PCIe lanes: Up to 12 PCIe 5.0, up to 4 PCIe 4.0
• Storage: Up to 6 SATA 3.0 ports, up to 3 M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0 x4 or PCIe 4.0 x4)
• USB ports: Up to 20 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, up to 2 USB 2.0 ports
• Audio: Realtek ALC1220 codec or similar
• Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E (optional)
• Form factor: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX

THE B650 Motherboard Features

• Support for AMD Ryzen AM5 processors
• Dual-channel DDR5 memory support
• PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 lanes for the latest graphics cards and storage
• M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs for lightning-fast boot times and loading
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for high-speed data transfers
• Gigabit Ethernet for reliable wired internet connectivity
• Wi-Fi 6E (optional) for high-speed wireless connectivity
• Realtek ALC1220 audio codec or similar for high-quality sound
• Multiple form factors to fit different PC builds
• Overclocking support for enthusiasts

B650 Motherboard Limitations

• The B650 is a relatively new chipset, so there may be fewer motherboards available compared to older chipsets.
• Overclocking capabilities may vary depending on the motherboard manufacturer and specific model.

Overall, B650 motherboards are a great choice for gaming and home theater PCs that require a balance of features and affordability. They offer support for the latest AMD Ryzen processors, PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 for fast graphics cards and storage, and a variety of other features to meet the needs of demanding users.

Here are some popular B650 motherboards:

• ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi
• MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi
• Gigabyte B650M D3H

Here is a table comparing the B650 to other AMD chipsets: