ASUS TUF Gaming B650-E Wi-Fi DDR5 Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming B650-E Wi-Fi DDR5 Motherboard supports 5th Gen AMD Processors and AM5 CPU sockets, features u to 4 x DDR5 memory slots, PCI-e 4.0 and 3.0 compatible expansion slots, 3 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA ports (6Gb/s), 8 x rear USB ports, 4 x front panel USB header ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Realtek 7.1 HD audio codec and an ATX motherboard form factor.

Features

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TUF Gaming B650-E WiFi

ASUS TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest AM5 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard goes beyond expectations with rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure that they can handle conditions where others may fail. Aesthetically, this model incorporates rugged off-black and geometric design elements to reflect the dependability and stability that defines the TUF GAMING series.

• 8(60A)+2(60A) power stages with enlarged VRM heatsinks
• PCIe® 5.0 for M.2 storage
• DDR5 memory module support
• USB 10Gbps Type-C® and a front-panel USB 20Gbps Type-C® header
• 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• WiFi 6E
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Spec Overview

• HDMI
• DisplayPort
• BIOS Flashback™
• 3 x USB 5Gbps
• 3 x USB 2.0
• Realtek 2.5G Ethernet
• 1 x USB 10Gbps
• 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C®
• Wi-Fi 6E
• 7.1-ch Audio
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 @CPU
  ASUS SafeSlot Core+
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max. @x1) @PCH
• Realtek 7.1-ch Audio CODEC Exclusive DTS Audio Processing
  Audio Shielding
  Premium audio capacitors
  Dedicated audio PCB layers
  Audio cover
• ProCool Connectors
• 3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
• 1 x RGB strip header
• 8(60A)+2(60A) power stages
• DDR5
• ASUS Optimem II
• AMD AM5 Socket
• 1 x Front USB 20Gbps Type-C®
• 2 x Front USB 5Gbps port
• 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x 4
• 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x 4
• 1 x M.2 22110 PCIe 4.0 x 4
• AMD B650 chipset
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port
• 4 x Front USB 2.0 port

Intelligent Control

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS TUF GAMING series. The TUF GAMING B650 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.

PBO Enhancement - CPU Performance Boost

AMD Precision Boost Overdrive(PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters, AMD‘s algorithm can leverage the motherboard’s robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.

Power Saving - All-Around Energy Efficiency

The Power Saving function contains several settings that can easily optimize power consumption and maximize energy savings. You can enable a CPU power limit, darken Aura lighting, and set the fan profile to a power saving mode. You can also toggle the Power Saver plan that is built into Microsoft Windows.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners and comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced Mode

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

ASUS MyHotkey

ASUS MyHotkey offers a fast and convenient method to update your BIOS or boot an operating system, empowering you to efficiently upgrade your PC. ASUS MyHotkey's accelerated approach enables swift and streamlined updates for an enhanced DIY user experience.

EZ Mode

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats, and it offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control

Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch.

Armoury Crate

The ASUS-exclusive Armoury Crate software centralizes control of all supported gaming products. A single intuitive interface lets you customize RGB lighting for all compatible devices and link them to Aura Sync for unified illumination. It also displays information from, and enables control of, a growing hardware ecosystem. Armoury Crate also enables easy product registration and features a news section to keep you in touch with the gaming community.

• Hardware Information
• Fan Xpert 4
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
• Aura Sync
• Driver & Manual Download
• Account Management

Rock-Solid Performance

With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel AMD's latest CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF GAMING B650 motherboards are the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count AMD battle rig.

Power Design

Driver and MOSFET

Teamed Power Stages

8(60A)+2(60A) power stages are each rated to handle 60 amperes, combining high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into a single package to deliver power, efficiency and stable performance for all compatible AMD processors.

8+8 Pin ProCool Power Connectors

Compared to traditional power inputs, ASUS ProCool connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with PSU power cables. The resulting lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and connector failure.

• Enhanced Solid Pin - 10A - Upto 42% Improvements

*The theoretical value is for reference only.

System Stability

TUF Components

TUF Chokes

Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-solid power to the CPU, improving system stability.

TUF Capacitors

The TUF 5K black metallic capacitors provide 52% wider temperature tolerance and a 2.5X-longer lifespan than standard motherboard capacitors.

• 52 % Temperature
• 2.5 x Lifespan

Controller

Digi+ VRM

The integrated Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, optimized for ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.

Memory & Storage

DRAM Overclocking Performance

Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of TUF GAMING motherboards. With TUF GAMING B650 motherboards, you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules, whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.

For Entry-Level Modules without EXPO™ Memory Support, We’ve Got Your Back. Learn More About ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP).

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimized frequency, timing and voltage profiles that you can effortlessly apply to unleash performance.

DDR5 Dominance

For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, TUF GAMING B650 motherboards are primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.

PCIe® 5.0 M.2

PCIe 5.0 Support

TUF GAMING B650 motherboards also feature one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps (Actual transmission speed will be lower than theoretical maximum speed.), and all M.2 slots support for NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.

• PCIe 5.0x4 - 128 Bandwidth (Gbps)

Cooling

Cooler By Design

Enlarged VRM Heatsink

The extensive surface area of this heatsink covers the VRMs and chokes to improve heat dissipation.

Flexible M.2 Heatsink Design

The first M.2 slot has a heatsink that can be shared with the second M.2 slot, keeping M.2 SSD at optimal operating temperature to ensure consistent performance and reliability.

Comprehensive Fan Controls

TUF GAMING B650 motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

Multiple Temperature Source

Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or via the UEFI.

AIO Water-Cooling

An integrated AiO system enables full control of PWM or DC water pumps, making it perfect for custom or self-contained cooling setups.

Smart Fan Protection

A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from excess heat and electrical currents.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

All onboard chassis fan headers support auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

Connectivity

TUF GAMING B650 motherboards reach new heights of performance potential with the latest version of PCI Express, while an arsenal of USB ports including two Type-C® connections expands compatibility and bandwidth even further.

USB 10Gbps Type-C®

Extensive USB support ensures connections to a wide array of external devices. This TUF GAMING motherboard includes a USB 10Gbps Type-C port on the rear I/O panel that delivers transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps.

PCIe 5.0

The latest AMD processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks.

• PCIe 5.0 x 16 - 512 Aggregate Bandwidth (Gbps)

Front USB 20Gbps Type-C®

A full complement of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB 20Gbps Type-C® connector that provides data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

Easy PC DIY

The TUF GAMING line offers easy setup for all builders. The TUF GAMING Alliance ecosystem grants compatibility, while Armoury Crate has Fan Xpert 4, hardware info, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, RGB options and peripheral settings. This platform has intuitive tools to build and optimize dream rigs.

TUF Gaming Alliance

Build with Confidence

TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility across a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With new partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF GAMING Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

TUF Protection

SafeSlot & SafeDIMM

SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Because PCIe 5.0 is two times faster than PCIe 4.0, ASUS enhanced SMT manufacturing processes for the faster SafeSlot―all to ensure users get the highest-possible data speeds. In addition, the ASUS SafeDIMM sheath is added to support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.

ESD Guards

ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV. Surface-mounted TVS diodes in a dual in-line package help protect your PC from voltage spikes.

USB Connectors

Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression

TUF LANGuard

TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

• 2.5x Higher Surge Tolerance Line to Ground - 15KV

*ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGuard

Stainless Steel Back I/O Panel

TUF GAMING motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a lifespan that’s three times longer than traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF GAMING motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.

• 3 x Longer Lifespan
• 72 hr Salt Fog Testing

Easy Configuration

M.2 Q-Latch

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the M.2 SSD, neatly eliminating the need for screws.

Removable Captive Screws

Specialized M.2 slot screws reduce the risk of dropping or losing a screw somewhere in your case during M.2 heatsink removal.

Q-LED

The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components ― CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices ― are functioning normally during startup.

Immersive Gaming

TUF GAMING B650 motherboards provide a feature-packed high-performance gaming package, with ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS Gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached gear to personalize your gaming atmosphere.

Networking

WiFi 6E

Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It delivers ultrafast wireless networking speeds and improved capacity, as well as better performance in dense wireless environments. (WiFi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz WiFi.)

MyASUS

MyASUS offers a variety of support features to help you contact customer service, troubleshoot issues and optimize product performance. You can also use MyASUS to enable the WiFi SmartConnect function to automatically connect to the wireless router with the best signal.

2.5 Gb Ethernet

2.5 Gb on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with a bandwidth improvement of up to 2.5X. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation

This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone (An audio splitter (3.5 mm audio jack Y-cable) is necessary when using a 3.5 mm headset.) and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are muffled so you can hear and be heard with excellent clarity while gaming or during calls.

• 500M Deep-Learning Database
• Audio Input/output
• High Fidelity
• Minimal Performance Impact

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound

The unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF GAMING B650 motherboards features an unprecedented 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line out and a 103dB SNR for the line in, providing pristine audio quality.

Better Audio Effects

DTS Audio Processing

DTS® Audio Processing enhances gaming headset and speaker audio experiences by reducing distortion and by providing deeper bass, so games, movies and music sound better. It also allows you to customize audio settings.

• Music Mode
• Movie Mode
• Game Mode
• Custom Audio

Lighting

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers will support up to 500 LEDs on Gen 2 RGB devices, empowering Aura Sync to automatically tailor lighting effects across your whole system. The new headers also offer full backward compatibility with existing Aura Sync gear.

This Changes Everything

From this New Platform, You Can See the Future

Build your next rig with an AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processor and ASUS TUF GAMING motherboards to experience advanced performance. With up to 16 “Zen 4” cores and 32 threads, boost clocks of up to 5.7GHz, and 80MB cache, the AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series keeps you ahead of the game. ( Max boost for AMD Ryzen processors is the maximum frequency achievable by a single core on the processor running a bursty single-threaded workload. Max boost will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to: thermal paste; system cooling; motherboard design and BIOS; the latest AMD chipset driver; and the latest OS updates. GD-1500

You’ll also gain access to new features for gamers with AMD Socket AM5, from the speed of DDR5 memory to the increased bandwidth of PCIe® 5.0. AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors and AMD socket AM5 motherboards are unlocked for overclocking to personalize your experience. Gain even more performance when you overclock your DDR5 memory with AMD EXPO™ technology. (Overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors and memory, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate outside of AMD’s published specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability. GD-106)