Product information
Pros and cons
According to our motherboard expert
- You can install the AMD Ryzen 7000 processors in this motherboard thanks to the AM5 socket.
- The MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI has room for 2 M.2 SSDs, so you can quickly create storage space.
- You can monitor the performance of the motherboard via the various included software programs.
- The socket isn't suitable for AMD processors older than the 7000 series.
- The B650 GAMING PLUS doesn't have PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD slots.
Description
Note: this motherboard only works with AMD Ryzen 7000 processors, with an AM5 socket. This motherboard also only works with DDR5 RAM.
Build your ultimate gaming PC with the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WiFi motherboard. This ATX motherboard has an AM5 socket and B650 chipset, which you can use with the AMD Ryzen 7000 processors. You can place up to 256GB DDR5 RAM on this motherboard via the 4 DIMM slots. Want fast storage in addition to great storage space? With the 2 M.2 slots, you can easily place multiple NVMe SSDs on the motherboard. Thanks to the WiFi 6E module and 2.5GBps Ethernet port, this motherboard provides a powerful and stable wired or wireless internet connection. This motherboard also has 8 USB ports on the back, one of them is a USB-C port. This allows you to connect all your gaming accessories. Want to monitor the performance? This motherboard has various software programs to cool and optimize your audio, for example. As a result, you can adjust all settings to your own liking.
This is what you get
- Manual
- SATA cable
- M.2 clamp (2x)
- WiFi antenna
- I/O Shield
Key specs
Socket (CPU) | AM5 (7th gen AMD) | |
Motherboard chipset | AMD B650 | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX | |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 2 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 2 | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Support for overclocking |
Suitable accessories
Specifications
Product
Product number | 949699 | |
Manufacturer code | 7E26-001R | |
Brand | MSI | |
Warranty | 3 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
General properties
Compatible with Windows version | Windows 10, Windows 11 | |
Suitable casings | Full Tower, Mid Tower | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX |
Chipset properties
Chipset brand | AMD | |
Motherboard chipset | AMD B650 | |
Socket (CPU) | AM5 (7th gen AMD) | |
Support for overclocking | ||
Chipset cooler (motherboards) | Passive |
Memory slot properties
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Memory type | DDR5 | |
Memory speed | 4800 MHz | |
Maximum memory speed | 7200 MHz | |
Maximum internal memory | 256 GB | |
Number of memory channels | Dual channel (2) |
PCIe connectors
PCI Express x1 slots | 1 | |
Version PCIe x1 slots | PCIe 2.0 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 2 | |
Number of PCIe 4.0 (x16/x16) connectors | 1 | |
Number of PCIe 4.0 (x16/x4) connectors | 1 |
Storage properties
Supported M.2 SSD formats | 22x80mm | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 2 | |
Number of cooled M.2 SSD slots | 1 | |
Number of M-key (PCIe 4.0) slots | 2 | |
Number of SATA connectors | 4 |
WiFi and Bluetooth properties
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Video connections
DisplayPort connector | ||
Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.4 ports | 1 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Number of Female HDMI type A 2.1 ports | 1 | |
Thunderbolt connector | ||
DVI connector | ||
VGA connector |
USB connectors
USB-C ports back panel | ||
Number of USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) ports back panel | 1 | |
USB-A ports back panel | ||
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports back panel | 4 | |
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel | 3 |
Audio and Ethernet connectors
Headphone jack | ||
Microphone connector | ||
Number of microphone connectors | 1 | |
Ethernet port | ||
Number of 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Digital optical connector | ||
Audio processor | Realtek ALC897 |
Power connectors
Fan headers | ||
Number of 4-pin CPU fan headers | 1 | |
Number of 4-pin system fan headers | 4 | |
Number of 4-pin CPU water cooling fan headers | 1 | |
Type of power connector for motherboard | 24-pin ATX connector | |
Type of power connector for CPU | 8+8 pin ATX connector | |
RGB headers | ||
Number of RGB headers | 4 | |
USB headers on the motherboard | ||
Number of USB 2.0 (480Mbps) headers on the motherboard | 2 | |
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) headers on the motherboard | 1 |
Other connectors
USB-A ports on the motherboard | 0 | |
BIOS flash button on the motherboard | ||
Clear CMOS button on the motherboard | ||
Power button on the motherboard |
RGB lighting
RGB lighting | ||
Zones separately lit |
