Description
The MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO motherboard redefines modern PC building with a unique combination of form, function, and cutting-edge technology. Tailored for gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts, this micro-ATX motherboard supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 series processors, providing an efficient and high-performance platform for your next-generation build. The standout feature of the MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO is the 'Back Connect Design,' which relocates essential connectors and headers to the motherboard's rear, improving airflow and ensuring a clean and efficient front-facing build.
Built with robust thermal management in mind, it features an extended heatsink for better heat dissipation, while the M.2 Shield Frozr helps prevent SSD thermal throttling. Whether you're into competitive gaming or resource-intensive tasks, this motherboard supports high-speed networking via Wi-Fi 6E and a 2.5Gbps LAN port, ensuring uninterrupted online experiences. Additionally, the motherboard offers a vast array of USB ports, including high-speed USB 3.2 and Type-C, perfect for transferring large files swiftly.
The MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO's design not only prioritizes performance but also supports future-proofing with its DDR5 memory overclocking capabilities, empowering your system to handle the latest software and demanding workloads. This motherboard is engineered for those who demand the best in both aesthetics and performance, with every feature meticulously crafted to maximize your computing experience.
For a compatible and stylish chassis to house your components, consider pairing the MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO with the MSI MAG PANO M100R PZ Gaming Chassis (Black/White), designed to enhance both the look and functionality of your build.
FEATURES:
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7600+(OC) MHz
- Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop work
- 2.5G LAN and AMD Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
- Lightning M.2: Running at PCIe Gen 4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
- Lightning USB 20G: Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, offers 20Gbps transmission speed, 4X faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Chipset: AMD B650
- CPU: Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors (Socket AM5)
- Memory: 4x DDR5
- Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
- Memory Support DDR5 7600+(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz
- Maximum overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7600+ MHz
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHz
- Onboard Graphics:
- 1x HDMI™
- Support HDMITM 2.1 with HDR, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
- 1x DisplayPort
- Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
- Slot:
- 1x PCI-E x16 slot
- Supports x16 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
- Supports x8 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)
- Supports x4 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors)
- 1x PCI-E x1 slot
- PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
- PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
- 1x PCI-E x16 slot
- Audio: Realtek® ALC897 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on the front panel
- Storage:
- 2x M.2
- M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices
- M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices
- 4x SATA 6G
- The M2_2 slot will be unavailable when using Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processor
- 2x M.2
- RAID:
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices*
- Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
* SATA_A1_A2 do not support RAID function.
- USB:
- 2x USB 2.0 (Rear)
- 4x USB 2.0 (Front)
- 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
- 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
- 3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
- 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
- 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
- 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)
- LAN: Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN
- Wireless LAN & Bluetooth:
- AMD Wi-Fi 6E (The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot)
- Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX
- Supports 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz bandwidth in 2.4GHz/ 5GHz or 6GHz* bands
- Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
- Supports Bluetooth® 5.3**
* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11.
** Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
- Internal IO:
- 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
- 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
- 1x CPU Fan
- 1x Pump Fan
- 3x System Fan
- 2x Front Panel (JFP)
- 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
- 1x Front Audio (JAUD)
- 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
- 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
- 4x USB 2.0 ports
- 2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
- 1x USB 10Gbps Type C port
- LED Feature: 4x EZ Debug LED
- Back Panel Ports:
- Display Port
- 2.5G LAN
- USB 2.0
- USB 5Gbps (Type-A)
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Audio connectors
- Flash BIOS Button
- Clear CMOS Button
- HDMI™
- USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
- USB 10Gbps (Type-C)
- USB 20Gbps (Type-C)
- Operating System: Support for Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit
- PCB Info: maTX (243.84 mm x 243.84 mm)
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO Motherboard x1
- Quick Installation Guide x1
- European Union Regulatory Notice x1
- SATA Cable(s) x2
- Wifi Antenna x1
- Cable Stickers
Payment methods
Refund Policy
Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..