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ASUS B650M-AYW WIFI micro-ATX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks and RGB accents

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ASUS B650M-AYW WIFI AMD motherboard

SKU CH-GGKX-DYE6E

Micro-ATX AM5 board with DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, rear USB 10Gbps ports, SATA 6Gbps, AI noise cancellation and Aura Sync RGB

  • CPU socketAM5
  • AM5 socket readies the board for Ryzen desktop processors
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot plus rear USB 10Gbps ports deliver ultrafast storage and peripheral speed
  • Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 provide high-bandwidth wired and wireless networking
  • VRM, M.2 and PCH heatsinks with Fan Xpert 2+ keep thermals under control
  • ASUS OptiMem II trace routing preserves signal integrity for improved DDR5 memory overclocking

AM5 socket motherboard for DDR5 systems

This Micro-ATX board uses the AMD B650 chipset and AM5 socket to support Ryzen desktop processors with DDR5 memory. It targets builders who want a compact platform for modern workloads and AI-ready performance. The layout keeps signal paths short for stable memory overclocking. It fits smaller cases while retaining key connectivity.

Heatsinks on VRM M.2 and PCH with hybrid fan headers

A VRM heatsink, dedicated M.2 heatsink and PCH heatsink handle thermal load across the board. Hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+ let you tune cooling curves for quiet or high-airflow builds. Rear I/O includes 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and USB 10Gbps ports. Front-panel USB 5Gbps Type-C adds quick access for external drives.

Upgrades from older AM4 or entry B650 boards

The PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot unlocks faster storage speeds than previous-gen platforms. Builders moving from AM4 gain DDR5 support and newer I/O without changing to a full-size ATX board. The jump is worth it when you need 10Gbps USB, 2.5Gb LAN and AI-ready compute headroom in a Micro-ATX form factor. Buyers who need more than one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot or heavier VRM cooling for sustained all-core loads should look at larger boards.

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Price $147.99
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Specifications

Processor
CPU socketAM5

Questions about this item

What does the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot cap in practice?

The slot runs at PCIe 5.0 speeds, so a compatible drive can reach the full 5.0 bandwidth when the CPU and drive both support it.

What clearance does the VRM heatsink and M.2 heatsink need in a Micro-ATX case?

The board uses a VRM heatsink and a dedicated M.2 heatsink; allow enough height above the socket and the M.2 slot for those coolers to sit flat.

How is the Wi-Fi 6 module installed and what step is often missed?

The Wi-Fi 6 is onboard; attach the two external antennas to the rear I/O before first boot or the signal will be weak.

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