Does Leo like MSI Project Zero? his first experience ...

One of the big themes in 2024 is MSI Project Zero where the cables in your PC connect to the back of the motherboard, instead of snaking around to the front. James has recently featured the MSI Z790 Project Zero and now it is time for Leo to cover the AMD side of things with a review of the MSI B650M Project Zero.

00:00 Start
00:17 Up Close / Technical details
03:12 Installing hardware in the board
05:36 BIOS
06:03 Benchmarks
07:50 Closing thoughts

Key features
Supports AMD Ryzen 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7600+(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 AMD 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: Reward your ears with studio grade sound

Specification:
CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 7000/8000/9000
Chipset: AMD B650
VRMs: 10+2+1 x80A Monolithic Power MP87670 80A DrMOS
VRM Controller: Monolithic Power MPS2324/MP2857
PCB: 6 Layer

Memory support:
4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Max. overclocking frequency:
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7600+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHz

Expansion slots:
1x PCIe Gen 4.0 x16 slot (From CPU)
1x PCIe Gen 3.0 x1 slot (From Chipset)

Storage:
2x M.2 Gen 4.0 x4
4x SATA 6Gbps

USB support:
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
2x USB 2.0 (Rear)
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 5 Gbps Type A (Rear)
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 5 Gbps Type A (Front)
3x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C (Rear)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C (Front)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C (Rear)

LAN Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN
Wireless/Bluetooth AMD Wi-Fi 6E 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3
Audio 7.1-Channel Audio
Form Factor: mATX 244mm x 244mm

Testing:
Test system
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
CPU Cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360 D30
RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000
Graphics: Sapphire RX 6950 XT 16GB Nitro+ Pure
SSD: 1TB Sabrent Rocket 4.0 M.2 NVMe
Case: MSI MAG Pano 100L PZ
Power Supply: NZXT C1500 Platinum 1500W

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