Gigabyte
GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard
The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard is a robust choice for gamers and PC enthusiasts seeking a powerful AMD system. It supports the latest Ryzen processors with Socket AM5 and high-speed DDR5 memory, offering excellent performance. Connectivity is a strong point, featuring 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless networking. Storage is ample with four SATA ports and two M.2 slots supporting PCIe 4.0. GIGABYTE's Ultra Durable design ensures reliability, complemented by advanced cooling with Smart Fan 6 technology for sustained performance and longevity.
$149.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
332
/ 759
#332 in Motherboards
Price vs Category Average
-55%
Below average
Form Factor
Micro-ATX
/ Micro-ATX
Who it's for
- Future-Proof AM5 Platform Access
- Excellent Integrated Connectivity
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 Support
Who should skip it
- Limited Expansion Slots
- Moderate Power Delivery System
- Basic Feature Set and Aesthetics
Key Specs
Form Factor
Micro-ATX
CPU Socket
Socket AM5
Chipset
AMD B650
Memory Support
DDR5 (Max 256 GB, 4 slots)
Storage Interfaces
4 x SATA-600 (RAID 0/1/10), 2 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0)
Networking
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
Rear USB Ports
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0
Dimensions
24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
Features
- Supports latest Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 CPUs
- High-speed DDR5 memory with EXPO support
- Integrated Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb LAN
- Robust 5+2+2 Phase Power Design
- Smart Fan 6 for superior cooling
- Ultra Durable design for longevity
- PCIe 4.0 expansion slots
- Immersive 8-channel High Definition Audio
What customers say
This Gigabyte B650M motherboard is highly recommended for users building on the AMD AM5 platform, especially those needing the mATX size. The core strength is its exceptional value, successfully balancing essential modern features like PCIe 5.0 support and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity at a competitive price. Users praise the solid build quality and clean design, noting it exceeds expectations for a budget B650 board. While initial boot times can be slow, many confirm BIOS updates improve this. The power delivery is sufficient for most Ryzen 5 and 7 processors. Overall, it is viewed as a reliable, feature-packed workhorse offering excellent functionality and form factor efficiency for budget-conscious builders.
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