{"product_id":"asus-prime-b650m-a-wifi-ii-am5-micro-atx-motherboard","title":"ASUS Prime B650M-A WiFi II AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Micro-ATX AM5 board most people should actually buy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD B650 chipset on Socket AM5 for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 128GB with AMD EXPO support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot and two M.2 sockets including a PCIe 5.0 x4 slot for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-ATX board with rear USB-C and heatsinked M.2 and VRM sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere value and capability meet on AM5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sweet spot of the AM5 range. B650 unlocks CPU overclocking, gives you Gen5 storage on the primary M.2 socket, and adds the connectivity that matters day to day: 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth in the box, and a USB-C port on the rear. Four DDR5 slots mean you can run 32GB now and grow to 128GB later. Pair it with a Ryzen 7 7700 or 9700X and a mid-to-high graphics card and you have a machine that will stay relevant for years, which matters when replacement cycles in South Africa run long and import pricing is unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe honest trade-offs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB650 does not give you a PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, so the primary x16 runs at Gen4. That has no measurable effect on any current card, but if you are the sort of buyer who wants the spec on paper, X670E or X870E is the answer. Micro-ATX also limits you to fewer expansion slots and less rear I\/O than a full ATX board, and the VRM, while solid, is not built for a 9950X pushed hard with heavy sustained all-core loads. There is no onboard debug LED readout or post-code display, and audio is capable mainstream rather than audiophile grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 socket for next-generation NVMe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth onboard with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet for low-latency wired play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD EXPO one-click DDR5 memory overclocking profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASUS Q-Latch tool-free M.2 mounting and PCIe Slot Q-Release for easy GPU removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBIOS FlashBack for updating firmware without a CPU installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ASUS Prime B650M-A WiFi II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset: AMD B650\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket: AMD Socket AM5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: Micro-ATX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, up to 128GB, AMD EXPO high-speed overclocked profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, plus additional PCIe slots for add-in cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 2 x M.2 sockets (1 x PCIe 5.0 x4), 4 x SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: Realtek HD audio codec with rear audio jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O Highlights: HDMI and DisplayPort output for Ryzen integrated graphics, Wi-Fi antenna connectors, 2.5G LAN and audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A plus USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 rear ports, with front-panel USB headers including USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASUS Prime B650M-A WiFi II motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x SATA data cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 Q-Latch package and mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual and support documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ASUS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASUS combines long-running BIOS support with memory compatibility work that genuinely shows when you run high-speed DDR5 kits. Every ASUS motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762082525378,"sku":"PRIME-B650M-AWIFIII","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/ASUS_PRIME-B650M-AWIFIII_wr_01a.jpg?v=1788893682","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/asus-prime-b650m-a-wifi-ii-am5-micro-atx-motherboard","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}