MSI PRO B650M-E

An Micro-ATX board on the B650M chipset, AM5 socket. Expansion includes 2 M.2 slots and 2 PCIe slots. Memory support covers 2 DDR5 slots up to 96GB total. Pick the board for its socket before anything else — chipset niceties come after.

Expect to pay around $151.99, which lands it among mid-range options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest motherboard deals from multiple stores. Warranty coverage follows MSI's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.