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ASUS PRIME B650M-A WiFi II Micro-ATX Motherboard

Budget AM5 DDR5 builds, compact micro-ATX gaming and productivity, Ryzen 7000/8000G/9000

Overview

The ASUS PRIME B650M-A WiFi II is a value-minded micro-ATX motherboard for AMD's AM5 socket and DDR5 memory, designed for budget and compact Ryzen builds. It provides four DDR5 slots with EXPO support up to 192 GB, dual PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, two M.2 slots, four SATA ports, on-board Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth, and Realtek 2.5G Ethernet. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C appears on both the rear and front of the board for convenience. In 2026 it sells from roughly $188 to $245 depending on the retailer and moment, with sale pricing closer to $147. For builders who want AM5 DDR5 capability in an affordable micro-ATX footprint, the PRIME B650M-A WiFi II is a capable choice.

Key Highlights

  • Value AM5 micro-ATX board with four DDR5 slots and EXPO support up to 192 GB
  • On-board Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 plus 2.5G Ethernet
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C on both rear and front headers
  • Two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots and dual M.2 for a compact DDR5 build
  • ASUS Prime reliability and clean, minimal design that fits tight cases

Technical Specifications

Brand ASUS
Model ASUS PRIME B650M-A WiFi II Micro-ATX Motherboard
Socket AM5 (AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000-G, and 7000 series)
Chipset AMD B650
Form Factor Micro-ATX (mATX)
CPU Support AMD Ryzen 9000/8000G/7000 series (AM5)
Memory Support 4x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, EXPO support
Max Memory Up to 192 GB DDR5
Memory Slots 4x DDR5 (up to 192 GB)
M.2 Slots 2x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
PCIe Slots 2x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x1
SATA Ports 4x SATA 6 Gb/s
LAN Realtek 2.5G Ethernet
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (Intel) + Bluetooth 5.3 (onboard)
Audio Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel HD audio
USB Ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (rear + front), USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 2.0 headers
Price $188.53 to $245.27 street (2026; Amazon/Newegg); price history shows range from ~$147 to ~$245