Asus Prime Gaming Desktop Motherboard - AMD B650 Chipset - Socket AM5 - Micro ATX (primeb650m-aaxii)

Built 3 of these hummers for my home network, including 3 of each: Amd Rysen 7-8700G, Asus Prime B650M-A-AX-II, and Corsair 6000Z30 2x16GB. This was the only MB I could find with 8 Sata ports. Seems like all the newer Amd mb's have only 4 or maybe 6. I did buy a spdif board for each, which worked out great for the old Logitech Z speaker system and my Onkyo receiver. I wasted 2 days with a bad power supply I had laying around. I had kept it as a spare cause it came out of an old working intel system. Who Knew. After I figured that out, each went smoothly with the new Asrock Steel Legend SL-750G 750W, I got for each. Even though, This review for ASRock review rebate program, I am happy I got these. Latest of everything on this PS, plus plenty of Sata connectors and the 2-cpu connectors for future use if I decide to upgrade. Very quiet and I like the ribbon type cables. They feel strong and flexible enuf to get where they need to go. The size is standard, fit into my 10+ year old cases. I like the fact it is one of the least expensive 80Plus Gold, Cybernetic A Plus and a 10-yr warranty. Read a lot of neg reviews on MB, but recent ones are good. I was sold on the 8 Sata ports. Flashed the MB with the latest bios first, used my old 250gb SSD's (unallocated will give you 3 partitions, win11 install will GPT the SSD) for Win11 Pro 64bit and Office 2021 64bit by way of StackSocial, and have a bunch of 8 and 4 TB hd's on 2 builds and 2-24tb Seagates, on the third build. We use that one as our spare or “backup cloud”. Even though the mem has EXPO on it, I keep the bios on Auto. It will kick in if I do anything extensive. The CPU is at 900-980 rpms, temp is 31c CPU and 36c mb as I am typing on Word. On Expo1 the CPU is at 1100 rpm, the CPU is 37c and MB is 38c. The stock Amd fan works pretty well. The builds are nothing fancy, using the IGFX graphics on each. We are not into gaming, just entertainment streaming and word processing and the web, of course. I used my old Antec Sonata on the backup machine and 2 Antec Solo's on the other 2. I wish Antec would sell the USB replacement module. Great inexpensive way to upgrade to win11. I was always intel, but I got tired of the pin changes, MB's and IGFX graphics, only supported for so long and then you live with no updates for 8 years. I got 10-12 years out of my last builds and they were still going great.

The PRIME B650M-A AX II is a fantastic motherboard choice, offering a blend of performance, features, and value that makes it stand out. Here are some of the key features that make it a great option: DDR5 Memory Support: This motherboard supports DDR5 memory, providing faster data transfer rates and improved performance compared to DDR4. PCIe 5.0 M.2 Slot: It includes a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, ensuring faster storage speeds and future-proofing your system. Wi-Fi 6: With built-in Wi-Fi 6, you get faster and more reliable wireless connectivity. 2.5Gb Ethernet: The 2.5Gb Ethernet port offers high-speed wired network connectivity, ideal for gaming and data-intensive tasks. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports: It features multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, providing faster data transfer speeds for your peripherals. Robust Power Delivery: The motherboard is equipped with a robust power delivery system, ensuring stable and efficient power to your CPU. Comprehensive Cooling Solutions: It includes multiple fan headers and comprehensive cooling options to keep your system running cool and efficiently. BIOS Flashback™: This feature allows you to update the BIOS without needing a CPU, memory, or graphics card installed. Overall, the PRIME B650M-A AX II is a well-rounded motherboard that offers excellent performance and a host of features that cater to both gamers and professionals alike. It's a great choice for anyone looking to build a high-performance PC.