SeekerAsus TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi
The Asus TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi is a no-frills motherboard with a surprisingly complete set of features such as Wi-Fi, DDR5, and more. The muted design makes it feel a bit spartan, but you can’t argue with the price and gamers especially will find it a good value.
-- As reviewed by PCWorld
Product details
- AMD AM5 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors
- Enhanced power solution: 12 plus2 teamed power stages, 8 plus4 ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Next-gen connectivity: M.2 PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, USB4 support
- Made for online Gaming: WiFi 6, Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard
- Two-way AI Noise Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
- Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2 plus utility in Armoury Crate
- Aura Sync RGB effects: Stylish edge lighting design, addressable RGB headers and RGB strip header
PROS
+ Simple but complete feature set (WiFi, DDR5, etc.)
+ Minimal design aesthetic without feeling cheap
+ Some PCIe Gen 5, support for AM5 Ryzen 7000
+ $239 MSRP is good in a sea of more expensive options
CONS
- Only three M.2 slots (one being PCIe Gen 5)
- Gamer-heavy design and feature set (content creators may want more I/O, USB, etc.)
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By PCWorld on February 16, 2023
The Asus TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi is a no-frills motherboard with a surprisingly complete set of features such as Wi-Fi, DDR5, and more. The muted design makes it feel a bit spartan, but you can’t argue with the price and gamers especially will find it a good value.
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