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GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 Motherboard GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 Motherboard GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 Motherboard GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 Motherboard GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 Motherboard
GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 Motherboard

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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 Motherboard

AM5, DDR5, Wi-Fi 6E and 3 M.2 slots on an ATX B650 board

Manufacturer reference B650 GAMING X AX V2

66 /100 Its best score: the most M.2 slots, rated "adequate" on its category’s scale.
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What the GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 Motherboard is worth

The GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 is an ATX motherboard built around the AMD B650 chipset and AM5 socket, compatible with AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors.

It offers 4 DDR5 slots for a maximum internal memory of 256 GB, 3 M.2 slots including one at PCI Express 5.0, plus 4 SATA III connectors and RAID support at levels 0, 1 and 10. Network connectivity includes a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port and Wi-Fi 6E paired with Bluetooth 5.3, alongside an HDMI 2.1 output and a DisplayPort 1.4.

These specifications make it suited to a versatile build, from an upgradeable desktop to a gaming or creative setup, with comfortable headroom for future memory and storage upgrades.

The package weight is 2.16 kg for dimensions of 305 mm by 244 mm, with a 3 year warranty.

What the spec sheet says

  • AMD Socket AM5 AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
  • PC ATX AMD B650 Realtek ALC897 7.1 channels
  • DDR5-SDRAM 4 DIMM Maximum internal memory: 256 GB
  • HDD & SSD M.2, SATA III RAID support Number of storage drives supported: 7
  • BIOS type: UEFI AMI 256 Mbit ACPI version: 5.0 Clear CMOS jumper
  • 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3

Its scores, criterion by criterion

Scores out of 100, calculated from the datasheet and compared with the market. The full method is public.

M.2 slots Adequate

3 · category median: 2

Storage Adequate

4 · category median: 4

Memory Adequate

256 GB · category median: 256 GB

Connectivity Limited

1 · category median: 2

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User manual PDF 16.6 MB

Specifications

Processor 4
Processor manufacturer AMD
Processor socket Socket AM5
Compatible processor series AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor sockets Socket AM5
Memory 10
Supported memory types DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots 4
Maximum internal memory 256 GB
Memory slots type DIMM
Memory channels Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds 8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max) 8000 MHz
Unbuffered memory Yes
Maximum internal memory per slot 64 GB
Storage controllers 6
Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA III
Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD
Number of HDDs supported 4
Number of storage drives supported 7
RAID support Yes
RAID levels 0, 1, 10
Graphics 5
Parallel processing technology support Not supported
Maximum resolution 4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCP Yes
DirectX version 12.0
Discrete graphics support Yes
Internal I/O 18
USB 2.0 connectors 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1
Number of SATA III connectors 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors 1
Front panel audio connector Yes
Front panel connector Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes
CPU fan connector Yes
Number of CPU fan connectors 2
Number of chassis fan connectors 3
EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin) 1
TPM connector Yes
Serial port headers 1
12V power connector Yes
Number of water pump connectors 2
RGB LED pin header Yes
Number of RGB LED pin headers 5
Rear panel I/O ports 13
USB 2.0 ports quantity 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
HDMI version 2.1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
DisplayPort version 1.4
Headphone outputs 1
Line-in Yes
Microphone in Yes
WiFi-AP antenna jack 2
Network 9
Wi-Fi Yes
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller Realtek RTL8125
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model Realtek RTL8852CE
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3
Features 10
Motherboard chipset AMD B650
Audio output channels 7.1 channels
Component for PC
Motherboard form factor ATX
Motherboard chipset family AMD
Audio chip Realtek ALC897
Product colour Brown
PC health monitoring Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Power source type ATX
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots 9
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots 2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots 1
Number of M.2 (M) slots 3
1st M.2 largest key size 25110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation 5.0
2nd M.2 largest key size 25110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation 4.0
3rd M.2 largest key size 25110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation 4.0
BIOS 6
BIOS type UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size 256 Mbit
ACPI version 5.0
Clear CMOS jumper Yes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version 2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version 2.7
Battery 6
Battery weight 3 g
Lithium weight per battery 0.07 g
Number of battery cells 1
Battery capacity 220 mAh
Battery technology Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery type CR2032
Packaging data 1
Package weight 2.16 kg
Weight & dimensions 3
Width 305 mm
Depth 244 mm
Height 35 mm
Packaging content 4
Batteries included Yes
Antenna included Yes
Screws included Yes
Bundled software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Technical details 1
Warranty period 3 year(s)

Who this model suits

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Its lowest score is on the connectivity: skip it if that is decisive for you.

Frequently asked questions

Answers drawn from this model’s datasheet.

This motherboard has 3 M.2 slots. The first operates at PCI Express 5.0, the other two at PCI Express 4.0.

The AM5 socket supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series and AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors.

Yes, the board integrates Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3, with a Realtek RTL8852CE WLAN controller.

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