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MSI B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI

AM5 · Micro-ATX · DDR5 · board-only configuration · MSI global specification

Micro-ATX motherboard for supported AM5 processors, with 4 DDR5 slots and 2 onboard M.2 storage positions. Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3.

Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.

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WHAT IT BRINGS

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Includes two M.2 positions, four DDR5 slots and 2.5 Gb Ethernet with Wi-Fi 6E.

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BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

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Ryzen 8500/8300 reduces M2_2 to x2. This Micro-ATX GAMING PLUS board is distinct from the ATX B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI.

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CPU socket: AM5
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Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket.
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Chipset: AMD B650
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Form factor: Micro-ATX: 243.84 × 243.84 mm
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Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.
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Memory type, slots and limit: 4 DDR5 DIMM slots; up to 256 GB; dual-channel unbuffered memory; AMD EXPO
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.
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Storage interfaces: 2 CPU-connected M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots; 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports
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Manufacturer specification · M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300 processors. Both M.2 slots accept 2280/2260 drives.
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Network interfaces: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
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Manufacturer specification · 6 GHz availability depends on country rules, operating system and drivers. Link capabilities are not measured throughput.
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CPU support / BIOS source: MSI lists Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 desktop processors. Check the exact CPU support list and required BIOS before purchase; a socket match alone does not establish out-of-box compatibility.
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Maximum listed memory: 256 GB
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.
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DIMM slots: 4
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Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.
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Onboard M.2 storage slots: 2
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Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300 processors. Both M.2 slots accept 2280/2260 drives.
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SATA storage ports: 4
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Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300 processors. Both M.2 slots accept 2280/2260 drives.
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Onboard audio hardware: Realtek ALC897
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.
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