ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI AMD motherboard & Ryzen 5 9600X CPU combo
Pairs a B650 AM5 board with 12+2 power stages, PCIe 5.0 M.2, WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet with a 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X reaching 5.4 GHz boost
- CPU socketAM5
Model TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI
CPU +Ryzen 5 9600X
- Ready for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors with AM5 socket
- Stable power delivery from 12+2 teamed power stages with ProCool sockets
- Fast storage via PCIe 5.0 M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C connectivity
- Reliable online gaming with WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet with LANGuard
- High frame-rate gaming from Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core 12-thread Zen 5 CPU with 5.4 GHz boost
AM5 motherboard and Ryzen 5 9600X bundle
This combo pairs an ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI board with an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The motherboard uses the AM5 socket and supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs. It delivers 12+2 teamed power stages with 8+4 ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors. The processor provides 6 cores, 12 threads, a 5.4 GHz max boost clock and 38 MB cache based on Zen 5 architecture.
Builders who want WiFi 6 and PCIe 5.0 M.2
The board includes WiFi 6, Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard for wired and wireless gaming traffic. An M.2 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 for fast storage, while USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and USB4 support handle peripherals. Users needing a different socket, integrated graphics on the CPU or a smaller form factor should consider other platforms.
AI noise cancellation
Two-way AI Noise Cancelation reduces background sound from microphone input and audio output for clearer voice chat. Comprehensive cooling uses enlarged VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and the Fan Xpert 2+ utility inside Armoury Crate software. Aura Sync RGB headers add addressable lighting options for the build.
How it compares
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- Price $425.99
- Pricier than about 63% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | ASUS |
| Model name | TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI+R5 9600X |
| Processor | |
| CPU socket | AM5 |
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Questions about this item
Will the included Ryzen 5 9600X processor fit the AM5 socket on this motherboard without a BIOS update?
Yes, the motherboard uses the AM5 socket and the Ryzen 5 9600X is an AM5 processor, so they are physically and electrically compatible out of the box.
Does the motherboard provide a dedicated heatsink for the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot to prevent thermal throttling?
Yes, the board includes M.2 heatsinks as part of its comprehensive cooling design, covering the high-speed storage slot.
What rear-panel network connections are available for a wired or wireless gaming setup?
The board offers WiFi 6 for wireless and a Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet port for a low-latency wired connection.
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