MSI PRO B650M-A WiFi V1 Motherboard
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Manufacturer description
PRO B650M-A: Business Elegance Designed for value-oriented creative businesses on the AMD B650 chipset (Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series supported, AM5), the MSI PRO B650M-A includes 2 high-bandwidth PCI-e 4.0 x16 slots (64GB/s), the latest DDR5 memory modules (6000MHz/OC), and dual M.2 Gen4 storage options (with Shield Frozr). MSI PRO B650M-A motherboard features durable 6 layer PCB with 2oz of thickened copper and PCI-e Steel Armor to support the primary graphics card slot. Connectivity includes 2.5G LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 4K/60Hz display support, and 7.1 HD audio. For…
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Key Features
- Ryzen 9000 READY - The PRO B650M-A is a compact M-ATX motherboard outfitted with the AMD B650 chipset (AM5, Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 ready); The VRM features MSI Core Boost technology for improved stability & performance
- PASSIVE & AI COOLING - Passive cooling includes an extended heatsink design, M.2 Shield Frozr & a 6-layer PCB with 2 oz. thickened copper; Frozr AI cooling automatically adjusts system fan settings based on CPU & GPU temperatures
- DDR5 MEMORY, DUAL PCI-E 4.0 x16 SLOTS - 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots enable high-speed memory and improve signal clarity (1DPC 1R, 6000+ MHz); 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (64GB/s) supports graphics cards
- DUAL M.2 CONNECTORS - Storage includes 2 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots with Shield Frozr (M2_1) to prevent SSD thermal throttling
- WELL CONNECTED - Network hardware includes 2.5Gbps LAN; Rear ports include USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1 & DisplayPort 1.4, and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2 oz |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 7 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Model Name | PRO B650M-A WiFi V1 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Chipset Type | AMD B650 |
| Connectivity | USB, WiFi |
| Model Number | PRO B650M-A WIFI V1 |
| Chipset Family | AMD B650 |
| Mfr Part Number | PRO B650M-A WIFI V1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 21 |
| Total Usb Ports | 15 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 2 |
| Total SATA Ports | 4 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 7200 MHz |
| Full listing title | MSI PRO B650M-A WiFi V1 Motherboard, Micro-ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000 / 7000 Series Processors, AM5 - DDR5 Memory Boost 6000+MHz/OC, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2 x M.2 Gen4, 2.5G LAN |
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