ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI - Motherboard

ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI - Motherboard brings high-performance AM5 platform support and modern connectivity to your gaming PC.

This ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI supports AMD processors in Socket AM5 and is compatible with the AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series, making it a future-ready choice for builders who want long-term CPU upgrade paths.

Memory performance is a highlight, with four DIMM slots supporting DDR5‑SDRAM in dual‑channel configuration, up to 8000 MHz and up to 256 GB of unbuffered, non‑ECC RAM to handle gaming, streaming and content creation workloads.

Storage options are extensive: three M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4, two PCIe 4.0 compatible, including a 22110 and two 2280 sizes) plus four SATA III ports give space for up to seven drives and RAID 0/1/5/10 support for performance and redundancy.

Expansion and I/O are designed for enthusiasts, with multiple PCIe x16 slots (Gen5 x1, Gen4 x1, Gen3 x2), abundant USB including USB 3.2 Gen2 Type‑A and a Gen2 Type‑C, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and Wi‑Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 for top-tier connectivity.

Cooling and build convenience are well covered: an ATX form factor board with passive cooling, multiple fan and pump headers (2 CPU fans, 4 chassis fans, 1 water pump), three RGB headers and comprehensive power connectors including 24‑pin ATX and 8‑pin EPS.

Use cases include high‑end gaming rigs that require PCIe 5.0 storage and GPUs, streaming setups that benefit from fast memory and networking, and creative workstations using many high‑capacity drives and memory. The UEFI AMI BIOS with 256 Mbit memory makes tuning and updates straightforward.

Key selling points at a glance:

• AM5 socket compatible with Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 series
• DDR5 up to 8000 MHz, 4 DIMMs, 256 GB max
• M.2 PCIe 5.0 + Wi‑Fi 6E, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1
• Extensive fan/pump headers and RGB support
• RAID 0/1/5/10 and up to 7 storage drives