The Asus B650E Max Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard features an AM5 CPU socket and supports the B650 chipset, offering a solid foundation for high-performance processors. It comes with built-in Wi-Fi 6E support, alongside Bluetooth 5.3 for reliable wireless connectivity. This motherboard also includes RGB lighting for customizable aesthetics, though it does not support dual BIOS or an easy BIOS reset function. With a 3-year warranty, it's designed for gamers and tech enthusiasts seeking both performance and style.
The Asus B650E Max Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard supports a maximum memory size of 256GB, providing ample room for demanding tasks. It features DDR5 memory, with a maximum RAM speed of 4000 MHz, and offers overclocking potential of up to 8000 MHz. With 4 memory slots and 2 memory channels, this motherboard ensures efficient memory performance, though it does not support ECC memory for error correction.
The Asus B650E Max Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard is equipped with a variety of ports, including 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports and 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A ports for fast data transfer. It also features a USB Type-C port for modern connectivity, along with HDMI 2.1 output and 1 DisplayPort for video output. Additionally, it has 1 RJ45 port for Ethernet connectivity, but lacks support for Thunderbolt ports, eSATA, and VGA connectors.
The Asus B650E Max Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard includes a range of expansion connectors, with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 6 USB 2.0 ports available through expansion. It offers 4 SATA 3 connectors for storage, alongside 3 M.2 sockets for high-speed drives. The motherboard also features 4 fan headers for cooling, and a TPM connector for enhanced security, though it does not include mSATA or U.2 sockets.
The Asus B650E Max Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard offers a versatile expansion setup, with 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-performance graphics cards and other devices. Additionally, it includes 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, though it does not feature PCIe x1, PCIe x4, PCIe x8, or PCI slots. This setup ensures flexibility for modern hardware upgrades while supporting advanced PCIe technologies.
The Asus B650E Max Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard supports 7.1 audio channels for an immersive sound experience. It includes 3 audio connectors for connecting audio devices, but does not feature an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output.
The Asus B650E Max Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard supports several RAID configurations, including RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 (1+0), offering flexible storage options for redundancy and performance. It also supports RAID 0 for striping, but does not support RAID 0+1.