Description
ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS is a micro-ATX AMD B650 gaming motherboard for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series desktop processors on the AM5 socket. It combines a 6-layer PCB, reinforced power design, DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, plus optional Wi‑Fi 6 on the WIFI version, in a compact and ultra‑durable TUF design.
Key Features:
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>AMD B650 micro-ATX motherboard with AM5 socket for Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series processors.
>6-layer PCB design and robust power stages for stable long-session gaming.
>4 x DDR5 DIMM slots with dual-channel support and high-speed EXPO overclocking.
>PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot for next-gen NVMe SSDs plus an additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
>Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet for fast wired networking; WIFI model adds Wi‑Fi 6 and Bluetooth.
>HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for Ryzen APUs with integrated graphics (on supported CPUs).
>Multiple fan and AIO pump headers, VRM and chipset heatsinks, and M.2 heatsinks for strong cooling.
>TUF components and military‑grade certification for enhanced durability and reliability.
>Aura Sync RGB headers to sync lighting with ASUS TUF cases, coolers and peripherals.
Specifications:
| Chipset | AMD B650 |
| CPU Support | AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors (see ASUS CPU support list). |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX |
| Memory | 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual-channel, up to 128–192GB total (depending on module size), high-speed EXPO OC support. |
| Expansion Slots |
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (CPU, up to x16 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (chipset, up to x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot |
| Storage |
Total: 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (NVMe) M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/10 support |
| Graphics Output | 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort (with supported Ryzen APUs) |
| Networking |
Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet (RJ‑45) with TUF LANGuard WIFI model: Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth (e.g. v5.2) |
| Rear USB Ports | Mix of USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB 5Gbps (Gen 1) and USB 2.0 Type‑A (exact count varies by revision and region). |
| Internal USB Headers | Front USB 5Gbps Type‑C header, USB 5Gbps and USB 2.0 headers for case I/O. |
| Audio | Integrated multi-channel HD audio with premium capacitors and front panel audio header. |
| Cooling & Fan Headers | VRM, chipset and M.2 heatsinks; multiple hybrid fan headers and AIO pump header with Fan Xpert controls. |
| Lighting | Aura Sync RGB with RGB and Addressable Gen 2 headers. |
| Operating System | Windows 11 / Windows 10 64-bit (drivers via ASUS support site). |
| Warranty | 3 years (ASUS India warranty, typical). |
Ideal For:
Perfect for compact AM5 gaming builds that need DDR5, PCIe 5.0 M.2, 2.5Gb LAN and TUF‑grade durability, with the WIFI version adding built‑in Wi‑Fi 6 and Bluetooth for cable‑free setups.

