Overview of the Erying Alkiad B650 ITX D5
The Erying brand has made its debut in the motherboard market with the launch of the Alkiad B650 ITX D5, a motherboard designed for AMD users. It features a sleek white PCB adorned with black components, providing a modern aesthetic suitable for stylish builds. With its compact dimensions of 170 x 170 mm, it efficiently fits into standard ITX cases while maintaining functionality and elegance.
Power Delivery and Performance
Equipped with an EPS 8-pin power connector alongside a 24-pin ATX connector, the Alkiad B650 ITX D5 ensures robust power delivery. This motherboard employs an 8 2 1 phase power delivery design, complemented by a sturdy heatsink. Its design provides ample capacity for a budget-friendly AM5 65W platform, making it a smart choice for casual gamers and general users alike.
Features and Connectivity Options
The Alkiad B650 ITX D5 is fitted with two DDR5 DIMM memory slots and supports speeds of up to 6400 MT/s (OC). It also offers seamless compatibility with Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles, ensuring a flexible user experience. Connectivity is noteworthy as well, featuring one PCIe 4.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot, plus four SATA III ports. For networking, the Realtek RTL8125BG provides a 2.5GbE RJ45 connection, making this motherboard a well-rounded option. It remains to be seen how it will fare alongside the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors and new B850 chipset expected in Q1 2025.
