Asus PRIME B650M-R Motherboard 

The Asus PRIME B650M-R motherboard is a mid-range offering from Asus, based on the AMD B650 chipset. It supports AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors with the AM5 socket. This motherboard is designed to provide a good balance of features, performance, and value, with support for modern technologies while keeping the price reasonable.

Features

1. Socket & CPU Support:

   • AM5 socket.

   • Compatible with AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors, including Ryzen 9, Ryzen 7, Ryzen 5, and Ryzen 3 chips.

2. Form Factor:

   • Micro-ATX (mATX): A compact form factor that is great for smaller builds while still offering expandability.

3. Memory Support:

   • Supports DDR5 memory (up to 6400MHz and higher overclocked speeds) and is compatible with Dual-channel memory.

   • Has 4 x DIMM slots, allowing a maximum of 64GB of RAM.

4. Expansion Slots:

   • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a high-speed graphics card.

   • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (mechanical x4) slot.

   • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots for additional expansion cards (e.g., sound cards, network cards).

5. Storage:

   • 4 x SATA III ports for traditional hard drives or SSDs.

   • 2 x M.2 slots for faster NVMe SSDs (one supports PCIe 5.0, the other PCIe 4.0).

6. Networking:

   • 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet port for faster wired networking.

7. Audio:

   • Realtek ALC897 audio codec for 7.1-channel surround sound.

8. USB Ports:

   • Front and rear USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports.

9. Connectivity & Features:

   • Wi-Fi 6 support (though this may require an optional Wi-Fi card depending on the model variation).

   • HDMI 2.1 port for integrated graphics (only applicable with Ryzen CPUs that have integrated graphics, such as Ryzen G-series).

   • Q-LED for diagnosing the system during POST.

   • Aura Sync RGB headers to sync with compatible RGB devices.

10. Power Delivery:

• The board features ProCool II power connectors to ensure stable power delivery to the CPU.

• Supports 8-phase VRM for solid power delivery to the CPU.

11. BIOS & Overclocking:

• Includes EZ Flash for easy BIOS updates.

• The board has decent overclocking potential, especially with higher-end Ryzen processors, though it’s more of a mainstream motherboard rather than an enthusiast-grade overclocking solution.

Specifications 

• Socket: AM5 (for AMD Ryzen 7000-series CPUs).

• Chipset: AMD B650 chipset.

• Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, max 64GB, up to 6400MHz (OC).

• Expansion Slots:

  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (for GPU).

  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (mechanical x4).

  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1.

• Storage:

  • 2 x M.2 slots (1 x PCIe 5.0, 1 x PCIe 4.0).

  • 4 x SATA III ports.

• Networking: 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet.

• USB Ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0.

• Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel surround sound.

• Display Output: 1 x HDMI 2.1 (for Ryzen APUs).

• Power: 8+2 phase VRM, 24-pin ATX, 8-pin CPU power.

• RGB: Aura Sync support (12V and 5V RGB headers).

• Form Factor: Micro-ATX (24.4 x 24.4 cm).