MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi AMD AM5 M-ATX DDR5 WiFi 6E PCIe 4.0 Gaming Motherboard :
Overview :
The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi is a robust and stylish ATX motherboard based on the AMD B650 chipset for the AM5 socket. Designed for Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 series CPUs, it delivers strong performance with DDR5 support up to 7600+ MHz (OC), three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, Wi‑Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, extended heatsinks, Steel Armor, and USB 3.2 Gen2×2 connectivity—all at a compelling mid-range price point
Features :
- Supports AMD Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 CPUs on AM5 socket.
- DDR5 memory support up to 7600+ MHz (OC) across 4 DIMM slots (max 128 GB).
- 14+2+1 Duet Rail VRM with dual 8-pin CPU connectors and Core Boost tech.
- Three M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots with screw-less design and M.2 Shield Frozr cooling.
- Two PCIe 4.0 x16 Steel Armor slots (x16/x4 configuration) plus one PCIe 3.0 x1.
- Equipped with Realtek ALC4080 Audio Boost 5 codec.
- Integrated AMD Wi‑Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity.
- Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gb Ethernet provides fast wired network speeds.
- Rear I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen2×2 Type‑C (20 Gbps) and ten rear USB ports.
- Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports support RAID configurations.
- Extended heatsink design with thermal pads (7 W/mK) and 6-layer, 2 oz copper PCB.
- Eight PWM fan headers and a water-pump header for flexible cooling setups.
- EZ DIY design: screw-less M.2, integrated I/O shield, Flash BIOS Button.
Specifications :
| Model | MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi |
| Form Factor | ATX (305 × 244 mm) |
| Socket / Chipset | AM5 / AMD B650 |
| CPU Support | Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 Series |
| Memory | 4× DDR5 DIMM, OC up to 7600+ MHz, max 128 GB |
| VRM Design | 14+2+1 Duet Rail with dual 8-pin EPS, Core Boost |
| PCIe Slots | 2× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16/x4), 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCI_E3) |
| M.2 Slots | 3× PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 (screw-less, Shield Frozr) |
| SATA Ports | 6× SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Networking | Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 GbE, AMD Wi‑Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Rear USB Ports | 1× USB-C Gen2×2 (20 Gbps), 3× USB-A Gen2, 4× USB-A Gen1, 2× USB 2.0 |
| Internal USB Headers | 1× USB-C Gen2, 2× USB 3.2 Gen1 headers, 4× USB 2.0 headers |
| Display Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC4080 with Audio Boost 5 |
| Cooling & Build | Extended heatsinks, thermal pads, 6-layer 2 oz PCB, Steel Armor |
| Fan Headers | 8× PWM fan + 1× water-pump header |
| DIY Features | Screw-less M.2, integrated I/O shield, BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS/buttons |
| PCB Layers | 6-layer PCB with 2 oz copper |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
