GIGABYTE B650M C V3-Y1 AMD motherboard
Micro-ATX AM5 board with four DDR5 slots up to 192 GB, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, three M.2 connectors, 1 GbE LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
- ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
- ChipsetAMD B650
- Form factorMicro ATX
- CPU socketAM5
- Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
- Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Model B650M C V3-Y1
- AM5 socket supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs
- 5+2+2 phase digital VRM delivers stable power for high loads
- Four DDR5 slots take up to 192 GB with EXPO and XMP 3.0
- Three M.2 connectors include one PCIe 4.0 x4 and two PCIe 3.0 x2
- PCIe 4.0 x16 slot features EZ-Latch quick release for easy GPU swaps
AM5 Socket for Ryzen 7000, 8000, 9000 Series
The GIGABYTE B650M C V3-Y1 is a micro-ATX motherboard built around the AMD B650 chipset and the AM5 LGA 1718 socket. It accepts Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000 and Ryzen 9000 series processors. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 192 GB of memory with dual-channel architecture. The board targets builders who want a compact platform for modern AMD CPUs.
Q-Flash Plus and EZ-Latch Simplify Build and
Q-Flash Plus lets you update the BIOS without installing a CPU, memory or graphics card, using a dedicated USB port on the rear I/O. The PCIe x16 slot features an EZ-Latch quick-release mechanism so a graphics card can be removed with one hand. Three M.2 connectors — one PCIe 4.0 x4 from the CPU, one PCIe 3.0 x2 from the CPU and one from the chipset — plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports give flexible storage options.
5+2+2 Phase Digital VRM and 1 GbE LAN
A 5+2+2 phase digital VRM solution delivers power to the CPU socket. Realtek ALC897 provides 7.1-channel audio output. The rear panel includes a 1 Gbps Ethernet port, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, DisplayPort and HDMI for integrated graphics. Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax is also supported. The board uses standard micro-ATX mounting holes for chassis compatibility.
How it compares
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- Price $132.99
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | GIGABYTE |
| Model name | B650M C V3 (rev. 1.0) |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Ryzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series |
| CPU socket | AM5 |
| Chipset | AMD B650 |
| Memory | |
| Memory slot count | 4 × 288pin (DDR5) |
| Supported memory | DDR5 5200 |
| Max supported RAM | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual Channel |
| Memory profiles | Intel XMP 3.0 / AMD EXPO |
| ECC support | Non-ECC |
| Storage | |
| SATA ports | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 slots | CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2580/25110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 SSD support) (M2P_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260 PCIe 3.0 x1 SSD support) (M2X_SB) |
| SATA and RAID support | RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices |
| Audio & video | |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC897 |
| Sound channels | 7.1 Channels |
| Connectivity | |
| Maximum network speed | 1 Gbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 802.11 ax |
| Ports & slots | |
| PCIe 4.0 x16 slots | CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. |
| PCIe 3.0 x16 slots | Chipset: - 3 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 |
| Rear panel ports | 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks |
| Onboard USB headers | 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers |
| Power | |
| Power connectors | 1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector |
| Size & build | |
| Form factor | Micro ATX |
| Width and length | 9.6 in × 9.6 in |
| Shipping weight | 1.36 kg |
| Package size | 269 × 267 × 66 mm |
| Compatibility | |
| Windows 11 support | Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
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Questions about this item
How often will the 5+2+2 phases digital VRM need inspection or replacement under normal use?
The VRM is a solid-state power delivery circuit with no moving parts and no scheduled service interval; it lasts for the board's usable life unless physical damage occurs.
What is the first bandwidth limit reached when all three M.2 slots run sustained PCIe 4.0 x4 transfers?
The chipset provides only PCIe 3.0 x1 lanes to two of the M.2 connectors, so those slots saturate at PCIe 3.0 x2 speeds before the CPU-attached PCIe 4.0 x4 slot reaches its ceiling.
How loud does the chipset fan get and how much extra heat does the 1 GbE LAN add during all-day operation?
The board uses a fanless chipset heatsink and the 1 GbE controller draws minimal power, so acoustic output stays at case-airflow level and added heat is negligible.
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