{"product_id":"msi-b650m-project-zero-am5-micro-atx-motherboard","title":"MSI B650M Project Zero AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery connector moved to the back, for a build with no visible cables at all\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\u003eRear-mounted connector layout for hidden cable routing in Project Zero compatible cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour DDR5 DIMM slots with dual-channel support and AMD EXPO profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple M.2 NVMe slots with heatsinks, plus SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5G LAN with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the build you want people to look at\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject Zero moves the 24-pin, CPU power, SATA, fan and front-panel headers to the reverse side of the PCB. Paired with a compatible case, the result is a chamber with nothing in it but the board, the cooler and the graphics card. If you have spent money on a glass side panel and good lighting, this is the board that makes the inside look finished rather than merely tidy. Underneath the presentation it is a competent Micro-ATX AM5 board with proper NVMe cooling, 2.5G networking and wireless, so you are not paying for looks alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRead this before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear connector layout only works in a case designed for it. In a standard Micro-ATX chassis the cables have nowhere to go and the board is effectively unbuildable, so confirm your case supports back-connect boards first. Beyond that, it is still a B650: PCIe 4.0 rather than 5.0 for graphics and storage, and a VRM sized for six and eight core Ryzen chips rather than sustained Ryzen 9 all-core work. If your priority is raw capability per rand rather than appearance, a plain B650M or B850 board gives you more for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse-side connector placement for fully concealed cable routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended VRM heatsinks for stable power delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution on the primary NVMe slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5G LAN with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEZ DEBUG LED and toolless design elements to speed up assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO\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 with rear-mounted connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, up to 256GB, AMD EXPO overclocking profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 reinforced slot plus additional PCIe expansion slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 2 x M.2 slots for PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs, 4 x SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: 2.5G LAN with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 7.1-channel HD audio codec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O: HDMI, DisplayPort, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi antenna connectors, audio jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A rear ports with front-panel USB headers\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\u003eMSI B650M PROJECT ZERO motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA data cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and driver media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI led the back-connect motherboard idea and has the widest case ecosystem supporting it, so compatibility is easier to find here than with the alternatives. Every MSI motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48765230874818,"sku":"B650MPROJECTZERO","price":4699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/B650M-WR-01.jpg?v=1788938293","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/msi-b650m-project-zero-am5-micro-atx-motherboard","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}