MSI PRO B650-P WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors, AM5 - DDR5 Memory Boost 6400+MHz/OC, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2 x M.2 Gen4, Wi-Fi 6E

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Not deviating too much from its older brother’s, this one has 12+2+1 phases, with 12 PHASE CORE POWERSPS/75A, 2 PHASE SOC POWER, and 1 PHASE MISC POWER. That explains why this board shows very similar, if not just a little bit worse cooling power to the Msi Pro X670-P Wifi. Still, it has a shorter heatsink as we mentioned, so it can’t keep up with its competitor in the end. Power connectors and SSD

For the stress test, we're using the Ryzen 9 7950X and for the load, Cinebench R23, which was looped for an hour, at which point we're reporting the maximum PCB temperature, again recorded using K-Type thermocouples. Either way, if you have a decent airflow in your case, I wouldn’t use my M.2 in this first slot. Both slots have PCIe 4.0 support, so you won’t be losing performance by doing so. And using the secondary slot will make it easier if you want to take the SSD off in the future. In comparison, Gigabyte's B650 Aero G appears to be a superior creator-type motherboard. The VRM is significantly upgraded with sixteen 90A power stages for the vcore. It also includes WiFi 6E and more USB 3.2 ports, making it a better board overall. For recording temperatures, we're using a digital thermometer with K-Type thermocouples and we'll be reporting the peak rear PCB temperature. Finally, we're not reporting Delta T over Ambient; instead, we maintain a room temperature of 21 degrees and ensure a consistent ambient temperature. A thermocouple is positioned next to the test system.Earlier this week, we reviewed the Msi Pro X670-P Wifi. That motherboard really surprised us with its cooling performance, amount of M.2 slots – and most importantly, its affordable price. The only downside of it came from all the issues we faced with its BIOS. It was not a very good first impression of this MSI series if you’d ask me, but we still hope that one was an exception. However, the B650 Gaming X AX is a less attractive option since the Aorus Elite AX offers a superior product at the same price, boasting fourteen 70A power stages for the vcore VRM, PCIe 5.0 M.2 support, and eleven USB 3.2 ports. They are perfect if you are on a budget and don’t need a vast amount of SATA ports or USB ports. In my opinion, if you want to buy a budget-oriented setup, this is your go-to. Wi-Fi 6E: Features an AMD Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology. DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability.

The Aorus Master price doesn't make much sense at this time. The Taichi is a decent board but isn't spectacular at anything, though it does offer USB 4 support out of the box, which might be beneficial to you. That leaves Asus' E Gaming, which we think is the best high-end option here. And as you can imagine, the higher-end ones with above 190W of TDP all gave this board a hard time. The Wi-Fi has native support to WIFI 6Ghz, and the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot. Literally the same as the x670-P. Another thing that is the same on this board is Bluetooth® 5.3. However, once we reach the audio codec, the similarity falls apart. While this design may not be to everyone’s taste, I do appreciate the absence of the grey area with the MSI logo that was present on the X670-P. Orange Line = top recommendation among its key competitors (form factor, price segment, features, etc.).Memory Support 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 M.2 Shield FROZR: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

Personally, I don’t see that as a major problem since anything above 6000mhz is enough for the 7000 CPU series. In fact, as promoted by AMD itself, using above 6000MHz is recommended since it’ll align better with the CPU’s infinity fabric. A thing that wouldn’t be as easy to do if it were in the first slot since you’d have to remove the graphics card first, and then the SSD. The fact that it offers two PCIe 5.0 enabled x16 slots is a big plus. We're not saying you need that, but if you want it, this is the cheapest means of acquiring that configuration. On the other hand, the Riptide is a Micro ATX board, employing a dozen 50A power stages for the vcore. It manages to fit in four PCIe slots, though full usage is only possible with a single slot graphics card. It has two M.2 slots, with the primary slot being PCIe 5.0 compatible. It also features 9 USB 3.2 ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, a 2.5Gbit LAN, and WiFi 6E. Lightning Gen4 solution: The latest Gen4 PCI-E and M.2 solution with up to 64GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed.

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Another viable option at this price point is the Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX, which includes a dozen 60A power stages for the vcore VRM, albeit with just two PCIe expansion slots. It includes a PCIe 5.0-enabled M.2 port, an additional PCIe 4.0 M.2, eleven USB 3.2 ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, and WiFi 6E. Extended Heatsink Design: MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed. Having said that, be sure to go for a 6000MHz memory for optimal performance unless you’re on a restricted budget and need to save money for other components. DIY Friendly Design: Patented Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, EZ M.2 Clips, Pre-installed I/O Shield, Steel Armor Even though it is not commonly used nowadays, this board supports multi-GPU. It has 2 slots for the graphics card, the first one is x16 with PCIe 4.0 support and a steel shield to prevent sagging and damage to the slot.

LAN and AMD Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection Here are all the VRM temperature results, and it won't surprise anyone to learn that the Aorus Master and Taichi are the two best performing boards here, though there are several Aorus Pro and Elite models with similar temps in the low 50s. This one, though, has some slight deviations that make it marginally better than the other one, in my opinion, but I still can’t think of it as an aesthetically good motherboard. Memory Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance, stability and compatibility.Here we can see clearly how the chipset limits the features of the motherboard, as it only has so many USB ports. Fortunately, it also has a flash bios button, so it’ll be easier to update the BIOS if needed. Lastly, the antennae are basically the same as the x670-P, very cheap looking with also cheap materials but do the job as it is supposed to. Final thoughts When to buy it All the accessories which were delivered along with the product should be returned in the same way and along with the product. Of course, design is a matter of personal preference, so feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.