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ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E motherboard with Ryzen 7 9700X CPU, black PCB, grey heatsinks, AM5 socket, four DDR5 slots, M.2 heatsinks

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ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E & Ryzen 7 9700X AMD motherboard combo

SKU CH-0184-YD9ZD

A motherboard and CPU bundle with AM5 socket, DDR5 memory up to 192 GB, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and an 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X processor reaching 5.5 GHz boost

  • CPU socketAM5

Motherboard TUF Gaming B650M-E

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CPU + R7 9700X

  • 8 cores and 16 threads deliver 100+ FPS gaming performance
  • Max boost clock of 5.5 GHz with 40 MB cache for responsive multitasking
  • DDR5 support up to 192 GB via 4 DIMM slots with AMD EXPO overclocking
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots enable ultra-fast NVMe storage speeds
  • Pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack and Q-Latch simplify building and upgrades

Motherboard & CPU Combo

This bundle pairs an ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor. The board uses the AM5 socket and supports high-speed DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots. The CPU delivers 8 cores and 16 threads built on the Zen 5 architecture with a max boost clock of 5.5 GHz. It is aimed at gamers and creators building a modern AM5 system.

Memory and Storage Capacity

Four DDR5 slots accept up to 192 GB of memory with AMD EXPO overclocking support. The processor officially supports DDR5-5600 speeds for baseline stability. Storage options include PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs and four SATA 6Gb/s ports for additional drives. This layout handles large game libraries and content-creation workloads before running out of expansion room.

PCIe 5.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Limits

The PCIe 5.0 M.2 interface provides up to 22.5 GB/s theoretical bandwidth for the fastest NVMe drives, though real-world speeds depend on the specific SSD controller. Rear I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports running at 10 Gb/s, with a front-panel USB Type-C header for case connectivity. These standards set the practical ceiling for peripheral and storage throughput on this platform.

How it compares

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Price $445.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF Gaming B650M-E+R7 9700X
Processor
CPU socketAM5

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Questions about this item

Will the four DDR5 DIMM slots on the B650M-E accept the 192 GB maximum capacity listed in the specs?

Yes, the board provides four DIMM slots that support up to 192 GB of DDR5 memory and AMD EXPO overclocking profiles.

How can I confirm the Ryzen 7 9700X is running at its 5.5 GHz max boost clock after installation?

Check the CPU frequency in the BIOS hardware monitor or use a Windows utility such as Task Manager or Ryzen Master to verify the 5.5 GHz boost under load.

Does the combo include the M.2 heatsinks and pre-mounted I/O shield mentioned in the highlights, or must I buy them separately?

The motherboard ships with dedicated M.2 heatsinks and a pre-mounted I/O shield already installed, so no extra purchase is needed for those items.

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