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ATX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks and I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX AMD motherboard

SKU CH-YJEN-YYGR2

ATX board for AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs with four DDR5 slots up to 128 GB, three PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD B650
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • AM5 socket supports Ryzen 7000 processors for modern performance
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 128 GB with EXPO and XMP profiles
  • 8+2+1 phase digital VRM delivers stable power to the CPU
  • Three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots plus USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C for fast storage and peripherals
  • 5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 provide high-speed wired and wireless connectivity

Socket AM5 platform

This motherboard uses the AMD B650 chipset and the AM5 socket to support Ryzen 7000 series processors. Four DDR5 DIMM slots accept up to 128GB of memory with speeds from 4400 to 6400 MT/s via EXPO or XMP profiles. It targets builders who want a full-size ATX board for gaming or workstation tasks.

Check CPU cooler clearance and power phases

Verify that your cooler mounting holes match the AM5 pattern and that the unit clears the 8+2+1 phase VRM heatsinks. The board draws auxiliary power through standard 24-pin and 8-pin ATX connectors. Ensure your case has room for a full ATX layout and that the power supply cables reach the top-left CPU socket area.

VRM heatsinks and M.2 shields aid daily thermals

Large heatsinks cover the digital VRM and all three M.2 slots to keep temperatures stable under load. Rear I/O includes HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E with dual antennas, and Bluetooth 5.2. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without a CPU installed.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameB650 GAMING X AX
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD B650
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400
Max supported RAM128 GB
ECC supportNon-ECC
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU, M2B_CPU)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB)
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
Additional RAID controllerRAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1/2)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the B650 GAMING X AX and what must I buy separately?

The board ships with the AM5 motherboard, two SMA Wi‑Fi antennas, I/O shield, SATA cables and documentation. You must purchase a Ryzen 7000 series CPU, DDR5 memory modules, storage drives and a graphics card separately.

Which DDR5 speed should I choose for this board?

The motherboard supports DDR5 up to 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s. Pick a kit rated at one of those speeds; EXPO or XMP profiles will apply the rated frequency automatically.

What does the 2.5 GbE LAN figure mean for real network throughput?

The Realtek 2.5 GbE controller can move up to 2.5 Gbps on a wired link. Actual file‑transfer speeds depend on your router, switch, cabling and the remote device, but you will see noticeably faster large‑file copies than a 1 GbE connection.

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