ASRock presents a brand new B650M PG Lightning motherboard. In reality, we’re coping with a completely streamlined micro-ATX mannequin, all with a view to lowering prices!
B650M PG Lightning, a streamlined board!
With this mannequin, ASRock gives a reference in micro-ATX format. As you’ll be able to see, it’s comparatively uncluttered. Indeed, in comparison with higher-end fashions, it clearly lacks a heatsink, I/O cache or perhaps a pre-installed I/O cache.
Otherwise, an AM5 socket and a B650 chipset might be used, though the latter is not going to assist PCIe Gen5 for the graphics card, which is able to run in a 4.0 x16 slot. However, the primary M.2 slot under the socket will function in PCIe 5.0 x4. This might be complemented by two additional M.2 slots in PCIe 4.0 x4 and 4 SATA III slots.
Memory is offered by 4 DDR5 slots for as much as 192 GB. As for frequency, 7200 MT/s reminiscence might be supported.
Last however not least, a lot of USB ports of all types could be discovered on the rear. The audio half, nonetheless, is managed by a Realtek ALC897 chip, whereas the community advantages from the Dragon RTL8125BG in 2.5 GbE.
Availability is scheduled for December 1. The value is predicted to be round €150.
Here’s the ASRock product sheet!
