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ASUS Prime B650M-A-CSM Micro-ATX Motherboard with DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, Designed for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, Offering Ultrafast Connectivity and Advanced Cooling for Enthusiasts

Experience the ultimate power and performance with the AMD AM5 Socket, designed specifically for the cutting-edge AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors. This revolutionary technology brings ultrafast connectivity options including M.2 PCIe 5.0, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, plus convenient front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connections, ensuring you stay ahead in the fast lane.

Elevate your system’s performance with ASUS OptiMem II, which ensures signal integrity for superior memory overclocking through meticulous routing of traces and vias. Our comprehensive cooling solution, featuring VRM and PCH heatsinks, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+, keeps your system running smoothly under pressure. Add a touch of personal flair with Aura Sync RGB Lighting, complete with onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers and Aura RGB headers for fully synchronized RGB LED strips. Unleash your creativity and build a system that's as powerful as it is beautiful.

advantage
  1. Good Compatibility

    Works well with high-performance components like Ryzen 16 core and multiple GPUs.
  2. Affordable

    Cheapest motherboard available with specific desired ports.
  3. High Performance

    Runs memory at 6000 CL30 with no issues and supports various overclocking features.
  4. Versatile Use Cases

    Ideal for building systems for specific purposes like language models with dual RTX 3090 setup.
  5. Great BIOS

    The ASUS BIOS is highly praised and offers detailed Windows tweaking utilities.
disadvantage
  1. Faulty DIMM Slots

    Issues with memory installation and recognition in certain DIMM slots leading to boot errors.
  2. Lack of Preloaded Drivers

    Does not come with up-to-date AMD graphics card drivers preloaded, requiring manual download.
  3. No WiFi

    Absence of onboard WiFi at its price point.
  4. Faulty RAM Recognition

    Fails to recognize DDR5 RAM and dual-channel RAM modules causing catastrophic memory issues.
  5. Installation Issues

    M.2 slots lack anchors or screws for mounting, complicating the build process.
weight 0.25 kg
size 4 × 9 × 10 centimeters
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