ASUS Prime B650-PLUS Desktop Motherboard — AMD B650, AM5 Socket, ATX

The ASUS Prime B650-PLUS motherboard is designed to extract maximum performance from AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors while delivering reliability, flexibility, and easy setup for builders and enthusiasts. Built on the AMD B650 chipset and the modern AM5 socket, this ATX board blends a robust power delivery system with advanced cooling, practical connectivity, and tuning tools that help you craft a stable, fast system for gaming, content creation, and everyday productivity. Whether you’re assembling your first PC or upgrading an existing rig, Prime B650-PLUS provides a balanced foundation that emphasizes efficiency, compatibility, and longevity. With thoughtful layout and high-quality components, this motherboard is ready to support your creative workflow, gaming ambitions, and daily computing tasks alike.

• Designed for Ryzen 7000-series: The Prime B650-PLUS is engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors. It features a robust VRM design with high-quality components and a stable power delivery system that maintains clean voltage to the CPU under heavy loads and prolonged use. This reliability translates into better boost clocks, smoother multitasking, and sustained performance in gaming, streaming, and creative workloads. The board also supports up-to-date PCIe and USB standards to keep your system responsive and future-proof, ensuring compatibility with the latest GPUs, fast NVMe storage, and high-speed peripherals. With a focus on efficiency and thermal stability, Prime B650-PLUS helps you achieve consistent performance even when you push the CPU, memory, and GPU toward their limits.
• Cooling and thermal management: A comprehensive cooling solution includes large VRM heatsinks, efficient heat spreaders for M.2 storage, and multiple fan headers to support air or water cooling configurations. The board is designed to manage temperatures during long gaming sessions or render jobs, helping preserve performance and silence. The improved thermal design reduces throttling and ensures consistent clock speeds. With smart fan controls and BIOS options, you can tailor fan curves and cooling behavior to your environment, whether you're chasing silent operation at idle or maximum performance under load. The heat dissipation layout also minimizes cross-section interference and keeps critical components within safe operating ranges during overclocking or sustained workloads.
• Intelligent tuning and user-friendly features: ASUS Prime B650-PLUS includes intuitive BIOS and tuning tools that empower users to optimize performance without guesswork. Features like AI-based overclocking, built-in overclocking presets, and smart memory profiles simplify achieving stable speed on DDR5 modules. The EZ Mode BIOS provides a clear interface for adjusting core frequencies, memory timings, and voltage settings, while hardware monitors help you keep an eye on temperatures and voltages. For enthusiasts, robust tuning options, enhanced power design, and reliable stability translate into a smoother, more confident upgrade path. The platform also supports seamless updates via the ASUS software suite, ensuring your motherboard remains compatible with future AMD CPUs and peripherals.
• Memory and storage flexibility: This motherboard supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel capability and a range of speeds to suit budget and performance goals. It offers multiple M.2 slots with NVMe support for fast storage, enabling quick OS boot times, rapid game loads, and snappy application launches. The included heatsinks and layout maximize thermal performance for NVMe drives, while SATA ports provide additional space for HDDs and SSDs. With a variety of RAM configurations and storage options, Prime B650-PLUS helps you tailor memory and storage to your workload, from light editing to AAA gaming and content creation. The BIOS memory presets and XMP/DOCP profiles simplify enabling higher speeds, while more moderate configurations help balance power consumption and cooling in more compact builds.
• Connectivity, I/O, and expandability: Expect practical, modern I/O that covers USB Type-A and Type-C ports, reliable networking with onboard LAN, audio capabilities for clear in-game communication and media playback, and expansion options to grow your system with GPUs, sound cards, or other add-ons. The motherboard’s design emphasizes clean cable routing, BIOS-level safety features, and robust build quality. Whether you’re building a compact or standard-size PC, the Prime B650-PLUS offers dependable I/O for everyday tasks, future peripheral upgrades, and smooth integration with your existing components. In addition, ASUS Aura Sync support lets you coordinate RGB lighting with compatible hardware for a personalized look while keeping power efficiency in mind. The durable connectors and reinforced PCIe slots provide long-term reliability for your peripherals.

Technical Details of Asus Prime B650-PLUS Desktop Motherboard

• Chipset: AMD B650
• CPU Socket: AM5
• Form Factor: ATX
• Memory Support: DDR5 memory in a multi-channel configuration
• Storage: M.2 NVMe slots with NVMe support; SATA storage options
• Expansion: PCIe expansion slots for graphics cards and other add-ons
• Networking: Onboard networking and audio features
• USB Connectivity: USB ports including Type-C and USB 3.x
• BIOS: UEFI BIOS with EZ Mode and system health monitoring

how to install Asus Prime B650-PLUS Desktop Motherboard

• Step 1: Prepare your workspace and anti-static precautions. Ensure you have a compatible Ryzen 7000-series CPU for AM5, DDR5 memory, a suitable case, power supply, and cooling solution.
• Step 2: Install the CPU into the AM5 socket, align the notches, and secure the socket lever. Apply an appropriate amount of thermal paste and attach the CPU cooler or water block according to the cooler's instructions.
• Step 3: Install DDR5 memory modules in the correct slots as indicated by the motherboard manual for the fastest memory configuration. Verify seating and locking tabs are fully engaged.
• Step 4: Mount the motherboard in the case using the standoffs provided. Line up the I/O shield with the case rear panel and fasten the motherboard securely.
• Step 5: Connect the 24-pin main power and 8-pin (or 4+4) CPU power cables from your power supply. Attach additional power cables to PCIe devices if required by your GPU or peripherals.
• Step 6: Connect front-panel audio, USB, power/reset buttons, and status LEDs to the motherboard headers according to the manual. Route cables neatly to optimize airflow.
• Step 7: Install storage drives. Insert NVMe SSDs into the M.2 slots and, if needed, connect SATA drives to available ports. Install a discrete GPU if your build requires one and secure it in the PCIe slot.
• Step 8: Power on and enter the BIOS to configure memory profiles (enable XMP/DOCP) and verify system temperatures. Update the BIOS to the latest version if necessary, then install your operating system and drivers.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What CPUs are compatible with the Asus Prime B650-PLUS?

  A: This motherboard is designed for AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors that use the AM5 socket. For best results, check the official CPU compatibility list and ensure your BIOS is up to date before installation.

• Q: Does the Prime B650-PLUS support DDR5 memory?

  A: Yes. The board supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering improved bandwidth and efficiency for gaming and content creation.

• Q: How many storage options does it have?

  A: The board provides multiple NVMe M.2 slots for fast storage and additional SATA ports for HDDs and SSDs, giving you ample space for OS, apps, and games.

• Q: Is this motherboard suitable for gaming?

  A: Absolutely. With a robust power design, efficient cooling, and flexible storage and PCIe options, the Prime B650-PLUS is well-suited for gaming, streaming, and multitasking when paired with a Ryzen 7000-series processor and a capable GPU.

• Q: Do I need to update the BIOS before installing a new CPU?

  A: If you’re using the latest Ryzen 7000-series CPU, a BIOS update (if required) may be needed to ensure full compatibility. It’s best to update the BIOS via the EZ Flash utility before installing a new CPU if your current board doesn’t recognize your processor.