ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2
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Compact motherboard from ASRock with socket AM5, tailored for gaming builds based on the new generation Ryzen processors (7000 series and above), reactive M.2 drives and DDR5 RAM, which flooded into the mass market only in 2022. The board is not included in any specific series of products from ASRock, but in terms of price, equipment level and positioning it belongs to the middle class.
Perfect for casual and not too demanding gamers who are building a mid-range gaming system with DDR5 memory and current and future generations of Ryzen processors. Despite its compact size, it is equipped with a moderately productive digital subsystem with 11 power phases, cooling of the VRM zone and M.2 slots. It is important to note that the power converter was designed with the power supply of the AM5 socket and Ryzen 7000 chips in mind, so it is difficult to confuse even a very powerful processor.
The miniature micro-ATX format stands out for its thoughtful component layout, which simplifies PC assembly in the cramped conditions of a miniature case. ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 supports the installation of two DDR5 RAM modules with a maximum frequency of 6400 MHz and a total capacity of up to 64 GB. The layout of the slots allows you to install up to two high-speed M.2 SSDs (PCI-E 4.0 / 5.0 bus) and four standard drives with a SATA3 bus connection in a PC.
For installing video cards, there are 2 PCI-E slots with support for Crossfire mode and reinforced fiber, which prevents possible deformation of a heavy and massive video card. Free connectors around the perimeter of the board will come in handy when installing LED strips and a water pump. The specialized Dragon RTL8125BG LAN controller with a bandwidth of 2.5 Gbps is responsible for processing network traffic.
The ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 motherboard is one of the most affordable options with the B650 chipset, on which you can build a powerful PC with the new AM5 socket. The motherboard has all the necessary functionality for entry-level gaming computers with a budget of about 40,000 UAH, as well as good potential for subsequent upgrades. An 8+2+1 power supply circuit using VRMs, MOSFET transistors and cooling radiators is capable of ensuring stable operation of Ryzen 7000 / 8000 series processors. We are talking not only about basic 6-core chips, but also more advanced ones, for example, AMD Ryzen 9 Raphael 7900X for 12 cores. The ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 features PCIe 4.0 connectors for installing two corresponding graphics cards, the operation of which can be synchronized thanks to AMD Crossfire technology. The main PCI x16 slot is complemented by a metal casing for reliability and a gold-plated contact group for maximum throughput. The M.2 connector for SSDs with a PCIe 5.0 interface deserves special attention, although in practice it can only be called in demand for top-level assemblies. The board involves installing a combined Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module through a separate M.2 slot, which will expand the functionality of the PC. Among the shortcomings, we can note the complete absence of RGB connectors for mounting LED backlighting.
Important! Before assembling, be sure to check the BIOS version and update to the latest firmware. This can be done using a flash drive and a special Flashback button.
