Asus PRIME B650M-K (90MB1F60-M0EAY0)

Budget micro-ATX form factor motherboard that represents an optimal solution for users wishing to build a modern PC based on AMD processors without overpaying for excessive features. The board is based on the mid-range AMD B650 chipset and is equipped with an AM5 socket, providing full compatibility with all current AMD Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 processors with Zen 4/Zen 5 architecture.

Despite belonging to the budget segment, the Asus PRIME B650M-K does not skimp on essentials. It is equipped with two DDR5 memory slots with a base frequency of 5200 MHz and can be overclocked up to 8000+ MHz using AMD EXPO technology. The maximum RAM capacity is 96 GB in dual-channel configuration—more than sufficient for virtually any modern task. OptiMem II technology support ensures improved memory stability at high frequencies.

In terms of storage connectivity, the board offers a good balance of capabilities—two M.2 slots allow for modern NVMe SSD installation, with the first slot supporting the advanced PCI-E 5.0 interface, enabling the use of the most modern SSDs with linear read and write speeds of up to 13000 – 14000 MB/s. Additionally, four SATA 6 Gb/s ports are available for traditional HDDs and SATA SSDs. The 10-phase power system, although not designed for extreme overclocking, ensures stable operation of processors up to the top models due to quality components and a well-thought-out cooling system. Networking capabilities are represented by a modern Realtek 2.5-gigabit Ethernet controller.