The ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI is an ATX motherboard for PC builders putting together a system around an AMD Ryzen desktop processor. It suits gaming builds and home or work PCs that need fast wired and wireless networking, modern storage and room for expansion.

Its AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors, with DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots. A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three M.2 slots provide options for graphics and NVMe storage, while Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet offer a choice of wireless or wired networking. Rear USB 10Gbps Type-A and Type-C ports make it easier to connect current peripherals.

Key features

• AM5 socket supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors.
• Four DIMM slots support dual-channel DDR5 memory and AMD EXPO profiles.
• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides a high-bandwidth connection for a compatible graphics card.
• Three M.2 slots support NVMe storage, including a PCIe 5.0 x4 slot with supported processors.
• Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet provide wireless and wired network connections.
• Rear USB 10Gbps Type-A and Type-C ports support fast connections to compatible devices.
• BIOS FlashBack and a pre-mounted I/O shield help simplify system setup.
• Fan Xpert 2+ and onboard heatsinks provide cooling controls for the system build.

Compatibility

Use an AM5 compatible Ryzen desktop processor and DDR5 memory. The PCIe 5.0 graphics slot and M.2 slot capabilities depend on the installed processor. The board also provides four SATA 6Gb/s ports for compatible drives. Good to know: a processor and memory are required to build a working system and are not included with the motherboard.

In the box

• ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI

Specifications

With flexible expansion, current networking and support for recent Ryzen processors, this motherboard gives a new gaming or productivity PC a capable foundation with room to add storage and tune cooling as the build grows.