ASUS - TUF GAMING B650E-PLUS WIFI - DDR5 - PCIe 5.0 Motherboard

ASUS TUF GAMING B650E-PLUS WIFI (DDR5, PCIe 5.0) arrives as a robust ATX motherboard built for AMD Socket AM5 systems and modern gaming rigs.

This motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series processors on Socket AM5, delivering compatibility for current and upcoming CPU generations. The board is powered by the AMD B650 chipset and pairs with a UEFI AMI BIOS (256 Mbit) for broad tuning and stability options.

Memory support is focused on DDR5-SDRAM across four DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, supporting up to 256 GB of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory for demanding multitasking and content creation workflows.

Storage options are comprehensive with three M.2 slots (one with PCIe 5.0 x4 support up to 2280, plus PCIe 4.0-capable 22110 and 2280 slots) and four SATA III connectors, allowing up to seven drives and RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations for performance or redundancy.

Expansion is ready for high-bandwidth GPUs and add-in cards thanks to one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and an additional PCIe 4.0 x16 plus two PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. Connectivity includes 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with included antenna, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for integrated graphics support from compatible APUs, and abundant USB: multiple USB 2.0 ports plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and a Gen 2x2 Type-C port.

Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC1220P codec delivering 7.1-channel output, while the board’s durable black ATX design and passive cooling align with the TUF focus on reliability. Power and fan headers include a 24-pin ATX connector, an 8-pin EPS connector, one CPU fan header and four chassis fan headers plus extra system headers such as Thunderbolt and COM.

Ideal use cases include high-end gaming PCs that plan to leverage PCIe 5.0 GPUs and NVMe storage, workstation builds requiring large DDR5 capacities and ECC support, and versatile home servers that benefit from multiple M.2 slots and RAID. The TUF GAMING B650E-PLUS WIFI stands out for balancing next-gen connectivity, extensive storage expandability, and long-term CPU compatibility—key selling points for builders seeking future-proof performance.

• Socket AM5 support for Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 Series
• DDR5, 4 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB (ECC & Non-ECC)
• PCIe 5.0 x16, three M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0)
• Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 audio, RAID 0/1/5/10