ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS

The ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS, released in October 2022, is a feature-packed micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD CPUs with the AM5 socket, based on
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The ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS, released in October 2022, is a feature-packed micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD CPUs with the AM5 socket, based on the AMD B650 chipset. This motherboard offers a balance of performance and reliability, making it a solid choice for gamers and PC enthusiasts.

Key features include:

  • 12+2 phase power delivery, with each phase supporting up to 60A, ensuring stable and efficient power for high-performance CPUs.
  • Support for DDR5 memory with speeds up to 6400MHz in a dual-channel configuration, accommodating up to four memory modules.

For expansion, the motherboard provides:

  • PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics cards, located in the second slot position.
  • Additional PCIe 4.0 x16 (at x4) and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for various expansion cards.

Storage capabilities are robust with:

  • Two M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0, both NVMe compatible.
  • Four SATA3 ports for additional storage devices.
  • Support for RAID configurations on both NVMe and SATA drives.

Graphics output options include HDMI and DisplayPort connectors, ensuring compatibility with a variety of monitors.

The rear I/O panel is well-equipped with:

  • Multiple USB ports, including a USB Type-C port supporting 20Gbps and several USB Type-A ports with varying speeds (10Gbps and 5Gbps).
  • Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN for fast and reliable wired network connectivity.
  • Comprehensive audio support via the Realtek chipset, providing 7.1 channel analog output.

Additional features:

  • RGB and ARGB headers for customizing lighting setups.
  • M.2 heatsinks for effective thermal management of NVMe drives.
  • DrMOS power stages and robust heatsinks for the power delivery system.
  • UEFI BIOS for easy and flexible system configuration.

The ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS is designed to deliver a high-performance and durable platform for building a powerful gaming or work PC, with extensive connectivity and cooling options to support advanced components and overclocking.