MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO AM5 Motherboard Back-Connect Ryzen 9000 DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E

The MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO is a back-connect Micro-ATX motherboard designed for high-performance AMD Ryzen systems. It supports the latest Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series CPUs on the AM5 platform, delivering robust power delivery and advanced connectivity for an optimal computing experience.

Key Features

• Direct 10+2 VRM Power Design: Employs an 80A Power Stage for the AMD B650 chipset, supporting AM5 Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 processors. Features Core Boost architecture for multi-core overclocking.
• Integrated Cooling Solutions:
  • VRM cooling with 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and an extended heatsink.
  • Includes chipset heatsink and M.2 Shield Frozr.
  • Dedicated pump-fan cooling header.
  • 6-layer PCB with 2 oz. thickened copper for enhanced heat dissipation.
• DDR5 Memory Support: 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots enable memory overclocking speeds up to 6400+ MHz (1DPC 1R).
• PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot offering 64GB/s bandwidth for graphics cards.
• Dual M.2 Gen4 Connectors: 2 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots with Shield Frozr to prevent SSD thermal throttling.
• Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity: Integrated Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5Gbps LAN.
• Rear Ports: Includes USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), HDMI 2.1, and 7.1 USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost (supports S/PDIF output).

Specifications

• Brand: MSI
• Model: B650M PROJECT ZERO
• CPU Socket: AMD AM5
• Chipset: AMD B650
• Form Factor: Micro-ATX (Back-Connect)
• VRM Design: Direct 10+2 Power Design, 80A Power Stage
• Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, supports up to 6400+MHz (OC)
• PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
• M.2 Slots: 2 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps
• Networking: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5Gbps LAN
• USB Ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps) and other standard USB ports
• Video Output: HDMI 2.1
• Audio: 7.1 USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost, S/PDIF output