ASROCK B650 PG LIGHTNING

ASROCK B650 PG LIGHTNING
The ASRock B650 PG Lightning motherboard, with its AMD B650 chipset and AM5 socket, is a versatile, modern platform for 7th, 8th and 9th generation AMD Ryzen processors. In the classic ATX format, it offers plenty of space and performance for more demanding builds. It is equipped with a 14-phase power delivery system with Smart Power Stage, which helps to ensure stable processor operation even under heavy load. For RAM, it offers four DDR5 slots with overclocking support up to 7200MHz via AMD EXPO. The board has three M.2 slots, one of which supports the modern, high-speed PCIe Gen5. Connectivity is handled by a Realtek 2.5Gb/s LAN card, ensuring a fast and stable internet connection, and a wide range of ports. Audio is provided by the Realtek ALC897 seven-channel codec with Nahimic Audio technology, which enhances surround sound and the overall audio experience.
Key features of the ASROCK B650 PG LIGHTNING motherboard
- Supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors
- DDR5 memory system with overclocking up to 7200MHz via AMD EXPO technology
- Protective circuit against memory module damage and an 8-layer PCB ensure stable signal paths and lower operating temperatures
- Blazing OC Tuner automatically switches between OC and PBO modes according to the current CPU load
- Nahimic Audio technology with advanced algorithms removes noise and interference
- Sound Tracker function displays the direction of sounds on a 360° radar and supports all audio devices
- Phantom Gaming 2.5Gb/s LAN card with automatic detection and prioritisation of gaming traffic
- BIOS Flashback enables updates without needing a CPU or RAM installed
Powerful power delivery and overclocking potential
The board uses an advanced 14-phase power delivery system with Smart Power Stage technology, which monitors the current and temperature of each phase for optimal power delivery to the processor. The Dr.MOS design ensures stable power delivery with higher performance and better overclocking capabilities. The eight-layer PCB provides more stable signal traces and lower operating temperatures, which guarantees a reliable and high-performance system for the long term. Support for AMD EXPO and Intel XMP enables overclocking of DDR5 memory up to 7200MHz using preset profiles. The Blazing OC Tuner function automatically switches between manual overclocking mode and AMD Precision Boost Overdrive according to the current processor load. This combines the benefits of all-core overclocking with an automatic single-core performance boost for maximum performance.
Fast storage with effective cooling
The motherboard offers three M.2 slots, with the Blazing M.2 slot supporting the PCIe Gen5 standard with double the bandwidth of the previous generation and a transfer speed of up to 128GB/s. Two other slots support PCIe Gen4 for high-speed SSDs. The multi-layer aluminium M.2 heatsink effectively dissipates heat from fast SSDs, ensuring stability and maintaining great performance even under heavy load. For traditional storage, four SATA III ports are available.
Networking and gaming features
The Phantom Gaming 2.5Gb/s LAN adapter provides up to 2.5× more bandwidth than standard gigabit Ethernet, delivering a faster and smoother connection for online gaming, file transfers and streaming. The technology automatically detects and prioritises gaming traffic over other network data for a smoother, stutter-free gaming experience. The Lightning Gaming ports are designed specifically for connecting gaming mice and keyboards with lower latency and jitter. The board is equipped with RGB headers and an addressable RGB header, which let you connect compatible LED devices such as light strips, CPU fans, coolers, PC cases and more. Nahimic Audio technology offers surround sound on all audio devices, a Sound Tracker function for visual indication of in-game sound direction, and advanced algorithms for noise suppression.
Port equipment
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 4
- M.2 Slot - 1× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5
- M.2 Slot - 2× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- M.2 Slot - 1× M.2 Key E (WiFi/BT)
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2 (1 header)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 7
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- Graphics outputs: HDMI
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: 3× 3.5mm Jack
Other
- Rear: BIOS Flashback button
- Power: 24-pin, 2× 8-pin
- Cooling: Number of PWM FAN (4-pin) - 6
- Internal: RGB LED (1×), Addressable LED (3×), SPI TPM Header
Specifications
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| Code: | ASb650pl |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |