Asus TUF Gaming B650M-PLUS Socket AM5 Motherboard

ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS takes all the essential elements of the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors and combines them with gaming-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an improved power solution, and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard exceeds expectations with solid, stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure they can withstand conditions where others may fail. Aesthetically, this model incorporates dark black and geometric design elements to reflect the reliability and stability that defines the TUF GAMING series.

PCIe 5.0
TUF GAMING B650 motherboards also feature a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps*, and all M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest speeds available.

DDR5 OC 6400. DRAM Overclocking Performance
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of TUF GAMING motherboards. With TUF GAMING B650 motherboards, you can extract the full potential of your DDR5 modules, whether it's an extreme speed kit or an otherwise locked-in entry-level set.
 
Connectivity
TUF-GAMING B650 motherboards reach new heights of performance potential with the latest version of PCI Express, while an arsenal of USB ports including three Type-C ® connections and Thunderbolt ™ (USB4 ® ) further expands compatibility and bandwidth.
 
2.5GB Ethernet
Integrated 2.5Gb Ethernet enhances your LAN connection with up to 2.5x bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage of this network upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, stream high-resolution videos immediately, and enjoy faster file transfers.
 
Two-way AI noise cancellation
This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep learning database to reduce microphone background noise* and incoming audio while preserving voices. Keyboard noise, mouse clicks, and other distracting ambient noises are eliminated so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.
 
Realtek 7.1 surround sound
The exclusive audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF GAMING B650 motherboards features an unprecedented signal-to-noise ratio of 98 dB for the stereo line output, providing impeccable audio quality.
 
Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers will support up to 500 LEDs on Gen 2 RGB devices, allowing Aura Sync to automatically adapt lighting effects across your system. The new headers also offer full backward compatibility with existing Aura Sync equipment.

Characteristics

- Size: Micro-ATX
- Memory: 4 DIMMs, up to 128 GB, DDR5
PCIe:
   1 PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x16)
   1 PCIe 4.0 x16 (max. @x4)
Storage:
- 1x2280 (PCIe 5.0x4)
- 1x2280 (PCIe 4.0x4)
Networks:
- 1 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Audio: Realtek ALC S1200A
Rear I/O:
- 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1 x USB Type-C®
- 3.2 Gen 2: 2 x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1: 1 x USB Type-A
- 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A
Front I/O:
- 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB type A,
- 1 x USB type C®
- 2.0: 4 x USB type A
Aura: 3 addressable Gen 2 headers
Cooling: 6 fan headers