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GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and other PC hardware, has unveiled its latest lineup of B650 motherboards. Built on the mid-range AMD B650 chipset, these boards follow the successful launch of the X670 series, offering a more affordable yet powerful platform for AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors. The comprehensive series, encompassing AORUS, AERO, and GAMING models, caters to diverse user needs with impressive features.

alt: GIGABYTE B650 Motherboard Lineup

Next-Gen Connectivity and Easy Upgrades

Several GIGABYTE B650 motherboards feature PCIe® 5.0/4.0 x16 slots and PCIe 5.0/4.0 M.2 slots with EZ-Latch technology. This innovative design simplifies graphics card and M.2 SSD upgrades, minimizing the risk of component damage during installation. While B650 motherboards utilize PCIe and M.2 EZ-Latch, B650E boards implement the advanced M.2 EZ-Latch Plus for tool-less M.2 SSD removal. The PCIe EZ-Latch, combined with an accessible design, makes removing installed graphics cards easier than ever. Enhanced SMD slots provide increased shear resistance for improved stability.

Streamlined M.2 Installation and Mini-ITX Power

The M.2 EZ-Latch and EZ-Latch Plus designs reduce the hassle of alignment issues and lost screws, significantly enhancing the user experience when installing M.2 SSDs. Even Micro ATX and Mini ITX B650 models include PCIe 5.0 M.2 support, enabling users to experience ATX-level gaming performance on smaller form factor PCs or mini-servers. Designed for creators, the B650 AERO G incorporates innovative design concepts and premium materials with VisionLINK technology. This technology allows for USB Type-C® data and video transmission, providing up to 60W of power delivery for high-end drawing tablets, empowering creators to focus on their work.

alt: Close-up of the GIGABYTE B650 Motherboard VRM and Heatsink

Robust Power Design and Enhanced Performance

GIGABYTE B650 motherboards boast up to a 16+2+2 phase twin digital power design. Notably, the Mini ITX B650I AORUS ULTRA features a direct 8+2+1 phase digital power design, with each Smart Power Stage capable of managing up to 105A, offering superior power management and load balancing. This ensures greater stability and power purity, unlocking the full overclocking potential of AMD Ryzen™ 7000 series processors. Additionally, these motherboards integrate Active OC Tuner technology, enabling automatic switching between default precision overclocking, PBO, and manual overclocking based on the demands of running applications.

Optimized Memory Performance and Advanced PCB Design

GIGABYTE B650 motherboards incorporate renowned shielded memory routing, SMD memory DIMMs, and dual metal armor for high-end memory overclocking performance with increased stability and durability. Furthermore, GIGABYTE employs a low-impedance 8-layer PCB on mid-range ATX and Micro ATX AORUS models, while the ITX model utilizes a 12-layer 2oz copper PCB design for refined signal and lower impedance. The B650 series features improved memory O.C. in the BIOS to support both AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP technologies, enabling memory overclocking to unleash the performance of DDR5-6600 and beyond.

alt: GIGABYTE B650 Motherboard Rear I/O Panel

Advanced Thermal Solutions and M.2 Thermal Guard

The VRM heatsink design on GIGABYTE B650 motherboards is enhanced with fully-covering heatsinks and heat pipes, varying depending on the features and configurations of different models. The AORUS ELITE and mid-range Micro-ATX AORUS models stand out with a 4x larger surface area and real full-cover heatsink, while the B650I AORUS ULTRA’s passive heatsink design significantly improves thermal performance. The improved SMD slot design helps filter signals for PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots to reduce noise. The area surrounding the M.2 slot supports the latest 25110 M.2 SSD form factor, and a reinforced metal shield design enhances stability. Select B650 motherboards utilize the exclusive M.2 Thermal Guard III with an advanced SSD heatsink.

alt: GIGABYTE B650 Motherboard with RGB Lighting

High-Speed Networking and Extensive Connectivity

The GIGABYTE B650 series offers 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connectivity for faster and more stable wired networking. All WIFI-enabled models feature Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, offering blazing-fast 2.4 Gbps speeds on a dedicated band. With both high-speed Ethernet and WIFI, users gain flexibility and incredible connection speeds. The B650 lineup also integrates USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® with up to 20 Gbps bandwidth for rapid data transfer speeds. The B650 AORUS ELITE, B650 AORUS ELITE AX, and other models boast up to 19 sets of USB ports for extensive external expansion options. The B650I AORUS ULTRA’s integrated USB 3.2 Type-C features DisplayPort Alternate Mode, allowing control of multiple devices with a single keyboard and mouse when paired with a KVM-supporting GIGABYTE monitor.

Feature-Rich and User-Friendly

GIGABYTE B650 motherboards come packed with rich software, hardware, and firmware features, including Ultra Durable™ Technology, Q-Flash Plus, and the all-new GCC (GIGABYTE Control Center).

For more information, please visit the official GIGABYTE website: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/All-Series?fid=2559,2743