The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI is a budget-friendly mATX motherboard for the AMD AM5 platform, supporting Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. It offers essential gaming features, including DDR5 memory support, two M.2 slots, and 2.5GbE LAN. While suitable for entry-level builds, reviewers note it has a weak Voltage Regulator Module (VRM), which could limit performance with high-end Ryzen 9 CPUs.
Features and specifications
According to the GIGABYTE website, the B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI has the following key features:
Processor support: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors.
Form factor: Micro-ATX, which is ideal for more compact PC builds.
Memory: Four dual-channel DDR5 DIMM slots with support for AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP memory modules.
Storage: Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors and four SATA 6Gb/s ports.
Networking:
2.5GbE LAN for high-speed wired internet.
Wi-Fi 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) for wireless connectivity.
Bluetooth 5 for connecting accessories.
VRM: A 5+2+2 phase digital VRM solution, which is considered low-tier for high-end Ryzen CPUs.
Cooling: GIGABYTE's Smart Fan 6 features multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with a FAN STOP function.
Audio: An 8-channel HD audio solution with high-end audio capacitors and an audio noise guard.
Other features:
Q-Flash Plus: Allows users to update the BIOS without installing a CPU, memory, or graphics card.
EZ-Latch: A quick-release design for the PCIe x16 slot, making GPU removal easier.
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