Description
AMD B650 Chipset | AM5 Socket | DDR5 up to 7200+(OC) MHz | 2× M.2 PCIe 4.0 | Lightning Gen 4 PCIe x16 | 2.5Gbps LAN | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps | 7.1-Channel Audio Boost | Micro-ATX
Quick Specs
- Build on the latest AMD AM5 platform with support for Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors.
- Unleash DDR5 performance with four UDIMM slots supporting up to 256GB at 7200+(OC) MHz with AMD EXPO™.
- Connect at speed with 2.5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, and extensive USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
- Install high-speed NVMe storage on two M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2 Shield Frozr cooling.
- Game with confidence on a 10+2+1 Duet Rail power design, 6-layer 2oz copper PCB, and Lightning Gen 4 PCIe x16 with Steel Armor.
A rock-solid AM5 foundation for South African gamers and builders who demand DDR5 performance, fast connectivity, and room to grow.
The MSI B650M Gaming Plus WiFi is the AM5 motherboard that delivers where it counts — combining AMD B650 chipset support for the latest Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors with DDR5 memory speeds up to 7200+(OC) MHz and AMD EXPO™ compatibility. Its compact Micro-ATX form factor fits a wide range of cases without sacrificing the features serious builders need: dual M.2 NVMe slots, Lightning Gen 4 PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and a comprehensive USB layout including USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps. Whether you’re assembling a gaming rig, a content creation workstation, or a high-performance everyday PC, this DDR5 motherboard provides the stable, feature-rich platform to make it happen. For the South African enthusiast who wants MSI quality without the flagship price, this gaming motherboard is the smart choice.
Robust power delivery and thermal engineering for sustained performance.
At the heart of the B650M Gaming Plus WiFi sits a 10+2+1 phase Duet Rail Power System with Core Boost and Memory Boost technology, ensuring clean, stable voltage delivery to your CPU and RAM under heavy loads. The 6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper improves signal integrity and heat dissipation across the board. An extended heatsink and heavy plated VRM heatsink keep the power stages cool during demanding workloads, while the M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution protects your NVMe drives from thermal throttling. High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke pads ensure stability when all cores are running at full speed. This MSI motherboard is built for sustained, reliable performance.
Blazing-fast storage and expansion for your most demanding builds.
Two M.2 slots — both running PCIe 4.0 x4 from the CPU — give you the bandwidth for high-speed NVMe SSDs, while four SATA 6G ports handle additional drives with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support. The Lightning Gen 4 PCIe x16 slot with MSI Steel Armor delivers double the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0, reinforced with heavy soldered connections to support heavy graphics cards and shield against electromagnetic interference. Two additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slots provide room for capture cards, sound cards, or other expansion. With Realtek ALC897 Audio Boost delivering 7.1-channel high-definition sound through isolated audio circuitry, this B650 motherboard covers every angle of a high-performance build.
Premium connectivity that keeps you ahead of the game.
The pre-installed Wi-Fi 6E module delivers tri-band wireless across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with MU-MIMO and 160 MHz channel bandwidth, while Bluetooth 5.3 ensures fast, stable connections to peripherals and accessories. The Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN port provides wired networking that outpaces standard Gigabit connections. The rear I/O panel offers a comprehensive port selection: three USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps USB Type-C port, four USB 5Gbps Type-A ports, plus HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 for integrated graphics output. Front panel headers add further USB 2.0, USB 5Gbps, and USB 10Gbps USB Type-C connectivity. Four EZ Debug LEDs simplify troubleshooting, and addressable RGB headers let you customise your build’s aesthetic. This motherboard with WiFi puts everything at your fingertips.
FEATURES:
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/8000/7000 Series desktop processors on the AM5 socket with AMD B650 chipset.
- 4× DDR5 UDIMM slots supporting up to 256GB at 7200+(OC) MHz with AMD EXPO™ and dual-channel mode.
- 10+2+1 Duet Rail Power System with Core Boost and Memory Boost on a 6-layer 2oz copper PCB.
- 2× M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 with M.2 Shield Frozr, 4× SATA 6G, and RAID support for flexible high-speed storage.
- Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, and Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN for premium wired and wireless connectivity.
- Lightning Gen 4 PCIe x16 with Steel Armor, plus 7.1-channel Audio Boost with Realtek ALC897 codec.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Chipset: AMD B650
- CPU Socket: AM5
- CPU Support: AMD Ryzen™ 9000/8000/7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX (mATX)
- Memory:
- 4× DDR5 UDIMM, max 256GB
- DDR5 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
- Dual-channel, non-ECC, un-buffered
- Supports AMD EXPO™
- Power Design: 10+2+1 Duet Rail Power System (Core Boost, Memory Boost)
- Onboard Graphics:
- 1× HDMI™ 2.1 (max 4K 60Hz)
- 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (max 4K 60Hz)
- *Available only on processors with integrated graphics
- Expansion Slots:
- 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 with Steel Armor (x16/x4 for Ryzen™ 9000/7000; x8/x4 for Ryzen™ 8700/8600/8400; x4/x4 for Ryzen™ 8500/8300)
- 2× PCIe 3.0 x1
- Storage:
- 2× M.2 (From CPU): PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260
- 4× SATA 6G
- RAID 0/1/10 (SATA), RAID 0/1 (M.2 NVMe)
- Audio: Realtek® ALC897 Codec, 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio (Audio Boost)
- LAN: Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz, 160 MHz, MU-MIMO)
- Bluetooth: 5.3
- USB (Rear):
- 4× USB 5Gbps Type-A
- 3× USB 10Gbps Type-A
- 1× USB 10Gbps USB Type-C
- USB (Front Headers):
- 4× USB 2.0
- 2× USB 5Gbps Type-A
- 1× USB 10Gbps USB Type-C
- Back Panel I/O: DisplayPort, HDMI™, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna, Flash BIOS Button, Audio connectors
- Internal Headers: ATX_PWR, 2× CPU_PWR, CPU Fan, Pump Fan, 3× System Fan, 2× JFP, JCI, JAUD, JDASH, 2× JARGB_V2, 2× JRGB, TPM 2.0
- LED Feature: 4× EZ Debug LED
- PCB: 6-layer, 2oz thickened copper
- OS Support: Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit
- Product Dimensions: 24.38 × 24.38 cm
- Product Weight: Not specified
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- MSI B650M Gaming Plus WiFi AM5 Motherboard ×1
- Quick Installation Guide ×1
- European Union Regulatory Notice ×1
- SATA Cable ×1
- M.2 Clips ×2
- Wi-Fi Antenna ×1
Why MSI?
MSI has been at the forefront of gaming hardware for decades, delivering motherboards trusted by enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. The B650M Gaming Plus WiFi combines robust power delivery, premium thermal engineering, and comprehensive connectivity in a compact Micro-ATX form factor — backed by MSI’s proven track record of quality and reliability. For South African builders seeking a dependable AM5 motherboard, DDR5 motherboard, or a feature-rich gaming motherboard with WiFi, MSI delivers confidence in every build.
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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..