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MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI Motherboard Review

Today we have the opportunity to review a motherboard based on the latest AMD B650 chipset, in full ATX form factor and a socket AM5 supporting from MSI, the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI Motherboard.

The MSI MAG series product line offers great gaming featured products with added military-inspired elements stating as the symbol of sturdiness and durability. The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI motherboard is the latest addition to the MSI MAG series products supporting AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors with all the latest technologies like DDR5 Memory, Wi-Fi 6E, and more to overwhelm any challenge at hand, no matter whether you’re a gamer, content creator, or PC enthusiast.

Now let’s see what MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI Motherboard have for us.

Features

• Supports AMD Ryzen ™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors
• Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 6400+(OC) MHz
• Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
• 2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
• Lightning M.2: Running at PCIe Gen 4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
• Lightning USB 20G: Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, offers 20Gbps transmission speed, 4X faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1
• AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience

EXCULSIVE FEATURES

PREMIUM THERMAL SOLITION

HIGH SPEED TRANSMISSION

14+2+1 DUET RAIL POWER SYSTEM Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with digital CPU power system. Combining 8 + 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MAG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.

LIGHTNING GEN 4 PCI-E WITH STEEL ARMOR MSI lightning Gen 4 PCI-E represents the bandwidth of a x16 interface to 64GB/s that has doubled compared to its previous generation.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE MSI MPG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 20G Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! MAG B650 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.

EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE Add more color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK MSI’s premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

AUDIO BOOST 5 - MSI HIGH PERFORMANCE ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSOR

Specifications

Package

Board comes in a nice black-red MSI MAG theme cardboard box with model number, image of the board and details about supporting technology and features.

Looks

Testing

BIOS

Benchmarks

Power Consumption

Wattage reading as per displayed by APC Pro 1000VA (Model no. BR1000G-IN) UPS.

Overclocking

Pros

• Nice Military inspired looks
• Wi-Fi 6E
• 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• M.2 Shield heatsink with Thermal Pads
• ARGB LED header
• USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 connectivity
• Nice Audio
• MSI Center
• Easy Overclocking

Cons

• Nil

Conclusion

The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI Motherboard is a feature packed higher-end ATX motherboards for mainstream and gamers offering high bandwidth connectivity with lightning USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20G ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5G Network Solution, and more.

With 14+2+1 duet rail power VRM design and latest DDR5 memory support the MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI motherboard provides maximum performance and great system stability. In our testing we were easily able to overclock AMD Ryzen 5 7600X processor upto 5.2Ghz all core super stable with 32GB of DDR5 memory running at 6000Mhz, giving immersive overclocking experience.

Finally, considering the price tag of Rs.23700/-(approx.) along with great features, effective cooling support on-board and nice overclocking capabilities, the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI Motherboard is a great option for new AMD AM5 PC builds and is worthy our PC TeK Reviews EXCELLENCE Award.

Manufacturers Info

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