Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2

A full-size ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 series processors that use the AMD AM5 socket, which replaced the old AM4 in 2022. The model belongs to the mid-price segment, is part of the popular Gigabyte gaming line and, according to the manufacturer, will be an excellent choice for experienced gamers who are planning to build a gaming computer with an eye on AAA games in the coming years.

The board is equipped with a B650 chipset, which provides a balance between performance and price, offering support for the modern super-fast PCI-E 5.0 interface and next-generation DDR5 RAM with a maximum clock frequency of up to 8000 MHz. Moreover, unlike motherboards with an AM4 socket, the maximum RAM capacity can reach not 128, but 192 GB. The board has three M.2 slots for installing PCIe 4.0 SSDs and six SATA III slots for traditional hard drives and SSDs.

The presence of three M.2 slots with PCI-E 4.0 support allows you to create high-speed storage configurations. There is one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics cards, as well as two additional PCI-E 4.0 slots for other expansions. Built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 make the board an excellent choice for users who need high-speed wireless connections. In terms of cooling, the board is equipped with high-quality heatsinks on the VRM and chipset, which contributes to stable operation under heavy loads. In addition, the board is equipped with various USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen2x2 with a Type-C connector on the rear panel, which allows you to connect modern devices with high data transfer rates.