Designed for gamers looking for robust connectivity and enhanced performance, the ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboardenables seasoned builders to leverage the power of AMD's Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 processors and gaming-focused components.

An AMD AM5 socket allows you to install a wide range of AMD Ryzen processors from the 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series family with ease. Four DDR5 DIMM slots allow you to utilize the enhanced speed and performance needed for gaming as well as editing and replaying your favorite in-game moments. Four SATA and three M.2 interfaces allow you to install an array of storage drives, creating a massive library for your titles, video assets, and more. Install graphics and utility cards with one PCIe 4.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode), and two PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. A wide range of USB ports allow you to plug in your favorite peripherals such as keyboards, mice, audio interfaces, and more with USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 support. Bluetooth 5.2 functionality is available for wireless devices like headsets and controllers. Connect to your network wired or wirelessly with the integrated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for wired connections or use Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for a quick and reliable cable-free experience.

ATX Form Factor    AMD B650 Chipset    AM5 Socket    4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots    4 x SATA, 3 x M.2 PCIe    1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)    2 x PCIe 4.0 x1    USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2    Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.2 | 2.5 GbE    For Windows 10 & 11

A 12+2 teamed power solution, 8+4 ProCool sockets, and alloy chokes with durable capacitors ensure reliable electrical loads suitable for resource-hungry games.

M.2 PCIe 5.0 technology enables you to quickly load your programs faster off your M.2 SSD, getting you into your games and applications even faster.

USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 2x2 interfaces provide you with enhanced data transfer speeds up to 10 and 20 Gb/s, respectively, allowing you to utilize a wide range of peripherals such as audio interfaces, external storage solutions, and more. With front panel support, the TUF Gaming incorporates internal headers for USB-A and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 devices, giving you up to 5 Gb/s data transfer speeds for quick file management.

Two-way AI Noise Cancelation reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for clear communication in games and conferences.

Enlarged VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+ utility in Armoury Crate software allow you to optimize cooling capabilities whether you prefer fan or AiO liquid cooling.

Stylish edge lighting design, addressable RGB headers, and RGB strip header allow you to add a splash of color to your system, turning your rig into the centerpiece of your gaming room.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the warranty? ASUS Seems to get bent out of shape when I ask them.

A: This item comes with a Limited 3-Year Warranty from ASUS.

Q: 2. Does this motherboard work with NVIDIA 1080 Graphics cards?

A: Yes this will work with no problems.

Q: 3. There are two slots for m.2 drives - which slot do I use?

A: If you are only installing one m.2 drive, I would recommend using the one on the bottom of the board with the built in heatsink. But you can use either one of the two available m.2 slots.

Q: 4. does onboard graphics support 4K?

A: The ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS does not include any onboard graphics processing.

Q: 5. Does this motherboard support AMD 3900x CPU?

A: Yes, 5000 series too. I had the 3600x, was planning on getting the 3900x but got the 5600x instead.

Q: 6. My CPU is a 3600x it will work right?

A: Yes, this motherboard is compatible with that CPU out of the box.

Q: 7. Can I install 2 M.2 SSD + 4 HDD on this board? Or M.2 slot will sacrifice SATA port?

A: the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard BH #MSB650GPWIFI has two M.2 slots and 4x SATA connectors. You would need to have a case or bench that allows for four HDD to use them all.

Q: 8. is it compatible with ryzen 9 3900x?

A: Yes it is compatible.

Q: 9. is this compatible with a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB AORUS Video Card?

A: Yes, it should work just fine.

Q: 10. Is the motherboard compatible with ryzen 7 5800x or does it need BIOS update?

A: It is compatible, but it may require an update. Unfortunately it is not something wee can check.