Absolute Simplicity
The B650M PROJECT ZERO is designed with tons of connectivity, flexible tools, a convenient Wi-Fi solution and DDR5 memory support for gamers who want it all.
Cleaner Front View
The B650M PROJECT ZERO moves the power connectors, fan connectors, and other pin headers to the back of the motherboard. This provides a cleaner and neater front view, allowing the motherboard, liquid cooler, and graphics card's aesthetic design to be fully displayed.
Back-Connect Design
Back-Connect Design: Moving the connectors to the back not only keeps the front clean but also makes connector access easier and more effortless.
Easy cable management: Eliminate the step of routing the cables from front to back to lower the difficulty of cable management.
Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Processors
The B650M PROJECT ZERO motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 7000 processors.
Form Factor: Back-connect Micro-ATX*
Socket Type: AM5
Chipset: AMD B650
* Requires a compatible case.
Direct 10+2 VRM Power Design (80A)
With its dual 8 pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, the B650M PROJECT ZERO is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
1. Digital PWM IC
2. Direct 10-Phase CPU Power (80A)
3. 2-Phase SOC Power
4. 1-Phase MISC Power
Integrated Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: Features an extended heatsink, 7W/mK thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads for improved thermal dissipation.
PCB Cooling: Premium 6-layer printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper improves heat dissipation & reliability.
SSD Cooling: M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling.
4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (6400+ MHz OC)*
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.
* 1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 6400+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.
1 x Fortified PCI-e 4.0 x16 Slot
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slot are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (with Steel Armor)
Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The B650M PROJECT ZERO motherboard features MSI's Gen4 M.2 slots:
2 x Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots*
* 2 with M.2 Shield Frozr
M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.
M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI's most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.
Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3
2.5G LAN: A Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest AMD Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.3 technology.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 20Gb/s.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost.