- Does this board support Ryzen 7000 and 8000 CPUs?
- Yes. It uses the AM5 socket and the B650 chipset, so it works with Ryzen 7000, 8000G and 9000 series processors. A BIOS update may be needed for the newest chips.
- Is PCIe 5.0 missing a problem?
- The graphics slot is PCIe 4.0, which current graphics cards do not saturate. It matters mainly if you plan to keep the board through several GPU generations.
- How much RAM can it take?
- Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB total. AMD's memory controller runs best with two sticks, so 2x16 GB or 2x32 GB kits are the safer choice.
- Does it have built-in Wi-Fi?
- Yes, Wi-Fi 6E is built in, along with 2.5G Ethernet. You attach the supplied external antenna to the rear connectors.
- How many M.2 drives can I install?
- Two M.2 slots are available, both with heatsinks. Check the manual for which slot shares lanes with SATA ports before filling every bay.
- What comes in the box?
- The board, SATA cables, the Wi-Fi antenna, and mounting hardware. CPU, memory and cooler are sold separately.
- Where is the MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi cheapest?
- At Newegg.com, for $119.99, 16% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including MSI Online Store, Newegg.com, Best Buy, PayMore West Allis, Beach Audio.