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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, four DDR5 slots and rear I/O panel

ASUS

ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI AMD motherboard

SKU CH-YXT2-YJ1WY MPN B650E MAX GAMING WIFI

ATX board for AM5 Ryzen 7000 8000 9000 CPUs with DDR5 up to 192GB PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2 Wi-Fi 6E 2.5Gb Ethernet USB 10Gbps Type-A Type-C BIOS FlashBack Aura Sync

  • ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD B650
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to 8000+MT/s (OC)

Model B650E MAX GAMING WIFI

  • AM5 socket supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors
  • DDR5 memory up to 8000 MT/s with 192 GB maximum capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 5.0 M.2 for fastest graphics and storage
  • Wi-Fi 6E plus 2.5 Gb Ethernet for high-speed wired and wireless networking
  • Rear USB 10 Gbps Type-A and Type-C with front USB 5 Gbps Type-C header

AM5 platform for Ryzen 7000 8000 9000 series

The ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI is an ATX motherboard built around the AMD B650 chipset and the AM5 socket. It supports Ryzen 7000 8000 and 9000 series processors and provides four DDR5 slots with a maximum capacity of 192GB. The board targets enthusiasts who want PCIe 5.0 connectivity and high memory speeds in a standard form factor.

PCIe 5.0 slot and M.2 limits depend on CPU

With Ryzen 7000 or 9000 processors the primary PCIe x16 slot runs at 5.0 x16 and the top M.2 slot supports 5.0 x4. Ryzen 8000 series CPUs limit the same slot to 4.0 x8 or x4 and the top M.2 to 4.0 x4. Two additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slots share bandwidth with two SATA 6Gbps ports which become disabled when those slots are populated.

Upgrade from earlier AM5 boards for PCIe 5.0

Moving from a basic B650 design adds a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot rear USB 10Gbps Type-A and Type-C ports and 2.5Gb Ethernet. The jump is worthwhile when you need faster GPU and storage bandwidth or higher peripheral throughput for AI workloads and high-speed external drives.

How it compares

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Price $134.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameB650E MAX GAMING WIFI
Part number90MB1LD0-MVAAY0
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD B650
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to 8000+MT/s (OC)
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesAMD EXPO
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)*
AMD B650 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x2 mode)
* Specifications vary by CPU types.
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)**
AMD B650 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (support x4 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 5 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
1 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors
1 × 4-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight1.68 kg
Package size356 × 279 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
In the box
In the boxCables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x M.2 rubber packages
3 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 192 GB DDR5 limit or a smaller kit for this board?

The board supports up to 192 GB across four DDR5 slots; choose the capacity that matches your workload and budget.

What does the 8000+ MT/s memory rating deliver in a built system?

It sets the overclock ceiling for DDR5 modules with AMD EXPO profiles; actual speed depends on the CPU memory controller and cooling.

Which PCIe generation does the top x16 slot run at with a Ryzen 7000 processor?

With Ryzen 7000 or 9000 series CPUs the primary slot operates at PCIe 5.0 x16; with Ryzen 8000 series it drops to PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4.

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