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MSI B650M Project Zero

Micro-ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 10-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E

Quality
54
VRM
39
Value
31
Amazon
$333
MSI B650M Project Zero
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$333
Available Updated 3 days, 11 hours ago
Overall54.4
VRM39.0
Chipset81.0
Expansion / storage43.0
Connectivity69.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price31.0
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Written analysis

MSI B650M Project Zero at a glance

The MSI B650M Project Zero uses the Micro-ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and B650M chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 7600 MT/s.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 39.0, placing the power delivery in the entry-level class. The board lists 10 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 10+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is best paired with mainstream 65–105 W-class processors and good case airflow.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 43.0: focused on the essentials. The platform supports PCIe 4.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280, 2260. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 69.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The recorded USB provision is 9 rear connections and 7 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 40.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® ALC897 Codec. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 54.40, a mainstream result. The essential platform features are covered, while premium I/O and tuning extras are more selective.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 31.0. The nearby-board comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
MSI
Motherboard
MSI B650M Project Zero
Chipset / socket
B650M / AM5
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$333
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 11 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
10 (80 A)
Power design
10+2+1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 7600 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Not recorded

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 4.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 4
1
x1 physical
1
x1 Gen 3
1

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
2280, 2260
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K 60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K 60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
3
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB 2.0
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi bandwidth
20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Bluetooth
5.3

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC897 Codec
Analog jacks
—
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
Yes
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports DDR5 with a base JEDEC speed of 4800 MHz and overclocking up to 7600+ MHz. The maximum overclocking frequency varies by memory configuration: 1DPC 1R up to 7600+ MHz, 1DPC 2R up to 6400+ MHz, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ MHz, and 2DPC 2R up to 5400+ MHz.
Display notes
HDMI 2.1 supports HDR. Video outputs are available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Expansion notes
Supports x16 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) Supports x8 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors) Supports x4 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
M.2_1
4.0 4 · 2280, 2260 · From CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2280, 2260 · From CPU — The M2_2 slot will be unavailable when using Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processor.
Audio notes
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Networking notes
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot. Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX. Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax. Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11. Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 3 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
24.4cm x 24.4cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Memory Support DDR5 7600+(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz
Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7600+ MHz
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHz

Graphics

1x HDMI™
Support HDMITM 2.1 with HDR, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
1x DisplayPort
Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Expansion slots

1x PCI-E x16 slot
• Supports x16 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
• Supports x8 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)
• Supports x4 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors)
1x PCI-E x1 slot
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)

Storage

2x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
4x SATA 6G
• The M2_2 slot will be unavailable when using Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processor

USB

2x USB 2.0 (Rear)
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)

Internal I/O

1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x CPU Fan
1x Pump Fan
3x System Fan
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
4x USB 2.0 ports
2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports

Rear I/O

DisplayPort
2.5G LAN
USB 2.0
USB 5Gbps (Type-A)
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Audio connectors
Flash BIOS Button
Clear CMOS Button
HDMI™
USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
USB 10Gbps (Type-C)
USB 20Gbps (Type-C)

Wireless

AMD Wi-Fi 6E
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX
Supports 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz bandwidth in 2.4GHz/ 5GHz or 6GHz* bands
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax

Supports Bluetooth® 5.3**

* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11.
** Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.

Audio

Realtek® ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

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