Introduction to the MSI PRO B650-A WIFI Motherboard
MSI has recently unveiled their PRO B650-A WIFI motherboard, a comprehensive and feature-rich entry-mainstream socket AM5 motherboard under its PRO series. Built in the standard ATX form-factor, this motherboard is designed to cater to both high-performance and mainstream users.
Build and Power Features
The MSI PRO B650-A WIFI motherboard boasts a 6-layer PCB and includes heatsinks for all its M.2 slots, ensuring efficient thermal management. The board draws power from a 24-pin ATX and two 8-pin EPS power connectors, utilizing a 14+2+1 phase VRM solution capable of supporting even the top 170W TDP Ryzen 9 chips. The CPU socket is connected to four DDR5 DIMM slots, a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 slot, and two M.2 NVMe Gen 4 slots, providing robust performance and expandability.
Connectivity and Networking
The MSI PRO B650-A WIFI motherboard offers a sophisticated onboard audio solution driven by a Realtek ALC4080 codec. For USB connectivity, it includes a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port, three 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, four 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1, along with additional USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 ports via internal headers. Display outputs are available through HDMI and DisplayPort. Networking is supported by a 2.5 GbE interface driven by a Realtek 8125B controller, and an AMD/Mediatek sourced WLAN module featuring Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
Additional Features
In addition to the three M.2 Gen 4 slots, the motherboard also provides four SATA 6 Gbps ports for further storage options. It supports USB BIOS Flashback, allowing for easy BIOS updates without the need for additional hardware. Despite the extensive feature set, MSI has yet to reveal the pricing for the PRO B650-A WIFI motherboard, leaving potential buyers eagerly awaiting further details.
