MSI PRO B650-P WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors, AM5 - DDR5 Memory Boost 6400+MHz/OC, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2 x M.2 Gen4, Wi-Fi 6E

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Adding to the list of downsides of this low-end chipset, we have the low memory OC threshold. Surprisingly, it’s not as much of a problem as it might seem, as it can still reach speeds of up to 6400MHz. Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11. Having said that, be sure to go for a 6000MHz memory for optimal performance unless you’re on a restricted budget and need to save money for other components. Lightning Gen4 solution: The latest Gen4 PCI-E and M.2 solution with up to 64GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed. DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability.

We should stress that once VRM temps dip below 70c, it doesn't really matter which board runs cooler; for core-heavy productivity in a warm environment, all boards will perform exceedingly well. Even temperatures sub 80c are very acceptable and really, it's only the boards running at over 90c that we'd advise avoiding, especially in warmer climates.

M.2 Shield FROZR: M.2 thermal accessory. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster. On the other hand, it only has 2x slots for normal JRGB headers. Due to that, if you plan on matching all RGB colors in your case, buy yourself a hub, or use the one that often comes with the case or AIO. Besides that, it has only 4x Fan headers, which emphasizes the necessity of getting a proper hub to do the hard job. PCI connectors, WIfi, and Audio Not deviating too much from its older brother’s, this one has 12+2+1 phases, with 12 PHASE CORE POWERSPS/75A, 2 PHASE SOC POWER, and 1 PHASE MISC POWER. That explains why this board shows very similar, if not just a little bit worse cooling power to the Msi Pro X670-P Wifi. Still, it has a shorter heatsink as we mentioned, so it can’t keep up with its competitor in the end. Power connectors and SSD

A thing that wouldn’t be as easy to do if it were in the first slot since you’d have to remove the graphics card first, and then the SSD.The Asus TUF Gaming B650M-Plus WiFi is also noteworthy. It's a MicroATX board with a dozen 60A power stages for the vcore VRM. Although decent on paper, it doesn't really surpass the B650M Aorus Pro AX, especially given it offers significantly fewer USB 3.2 ports. Orange Line = top recommendation among its key competitors (form factor, price segment, features, etc.).

In comparison, Gigabyte's B650 Aero G appears to be a superior creator-type motherboard. The VRM is significantly upgraded with sixteen 90A power stages for the vcore. It also includes WiFi 6E and more USB 3.2 ports, making it a better board overall. All the accessories which were delivered along with the product should be returned in the same way and along with the product. Then, we have the Asus Prime series, which includes the Prime B650M-A WiFi, Prime B650-Plus, and Prime B650M-A WiFi II. Unfortunately, we must recommend avoiding these. Like the ultra-affordable Gigabyte B650M K, the Asus Prime boards all use discrete MOSFETs, resulting in poor VRM thermals. Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink with Heat-Pipe, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience On the other hand, the Riptide is a Micro ATX board, employing a dozen 50A power stages for the vcore. It manages to fit in four PCIe slots, though full usage is only possible with a single slot graphics card. It has two M.2 slots, with the primary slot being PCIe 5.0 compatible. It also features 9 USB 3.2 ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, a 2.5Gbit LAN, and WiFi 6E.The fact that it offers two PCIe 5.0 enabled x16 slots is a big plus. We're not saying you need that, but if you want it, this is the cheapest means of acquiring that configuration.

Here we can see clearly how the chipset limits the features of the motherboard, as it only has so many USB ports. Fortunately, it also has a flash bios button, so it’ll be easier to update the BIOS if needed. Lastly, the antennae are basically the same as the x670-P, very cheap looking with also cheap materials but do the job as it is supposed to. Final thoughts When to buy it Memory Support DDR5 7200+(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHzWi-Fi 6E: Features an AMD Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology. Memory Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance, stability and compatibility. And with that said, let us know which of these B650 boards you're planning on buying, or perhaps you've already bought your board. Either way, let us know in the comments section. Hopefully, this B650 buying guide was helpful to you. If so, please share it with your peers; it might help us muster up the energy to do this again with another generation of motherboards. Shopping Shortcuts: It is an ATX motherboard, with around 243.84mmx304.8mm. Be sure to take that into account when choosing the case to use with it.