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Green rectangular micro-ATX motherboard with black heatsinks and silver I/O shield

MAXSUN

MAXSUN Challenger B650M WiFi AMD motherboard

SKU CH-EZK8-EMD2X

Micro-ATX B650 board with AM5 socket, dual-channel DDR5 up to 128 GB, PCIe 4.0 x16, one M.2 slot, 1 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

  • ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD B650
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memorySupport for DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) /
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • Supports Ryzen 7000 series CPUs via AM5 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 128 GB capacity
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for modern graphics cards
  • M.2 slot enables NVMe SSD boot drives
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with RTL8821CE chip

Compact AM5 platform

The MAXSUN Challenger B650M WiFi is a micro-ATX motherboard built around the AMD B650 chipset for Ryzen 7000 series processors. It targets builders who want a small-footprint AM5 system with integrated wireless connectivity. The board provides a single PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and one M.2 connector for NVMe storage.

Two DDR5 slots limit high-capacity builds

Enthusiasts needing four memory channels or more than two DIMM slots should consider a full-size ATX alternative. The dual-channel design suits mainstream gaming rigs and workstations that run 4800 to 6400 MHz DDR5 modules. Users planning heavy multi-threaded workloads with 128 GB of RAM may find the slot count restrictive.

Single M.2 slot defines storage expansion

Only one M.2 socket is available, so the board accommodates a single NVMe drive as the primary boot device. Additional storage must use the PCI Express x1 slot with an adapter or rely on external solutions. This constraint makes the board a clear choice for compact builds with modest storage needs.

How it compares

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Price $119.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMAXSUN
Product lineB650M
Model nameMS-Challenger B650M WIFI
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD B650
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memorySupport for DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 4800 / 4400 MHz memory module
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportNon-ECC
Storage
M.2 slots1 x M.2
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardRTL8821CE
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express x1
Additional slots* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1 ports4 x USB 3.1
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

Questions about this item

How warm does the Challenger B650M WiFi run with a Ryzen 7000 CPU under sustained load?

The board uses a 6-phase power design with heatsinks on the VRM and M.2 slot, keeping thermals in check for daily workloads and moderate overclocking on Ryzen 7000 series processors.

Which memory kits must I already own to populate the two 288-pin slots?

You need DDR5 modules; the board validates speeds from 4400 up to 6400 MT/s when overclocked and supports up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode.

Can I keep my existing PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics card and NVMe boot drive when switching to this motherboard?

Yes, the single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and the M.2 connector both run at Gen 4 speeds, so current-generation GPUs and NVMe SSDs work without an adapter.

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