I'm in the market for an AM5 motherboard and was almost set on the Asus TUF B650M Plus Wi-Fi. However, I heard from a review on HUB that its VRM might hinder the top frequency of the R9 7900x, limiting it to 5.6GHz due to instability. I also picked up an R7 8700G and plan to upgrade to a GPU later on if there's a CPU bottleneck. I've found some compatible memory that works well with AMD's 6000, specifically the T-Force Vulcan 6000 CL30 iGPU, which is quite affordable. I'd love to hear your suggestions! Just a heads-up, I'm from Argentina, so availability might differ here.
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You might want to check out the MSI B650 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi. It's more affordable but offers similar performance, or at least I believe it does since I'm not in Argentina. Also, keep an eye on prime days for potential deals!
If you’re worried about the VRM limiting your CPU's performance, consider going for an X670 or X670 chipset. They typically have better VRMs and more features, but they are pricier. Personally, I think you might be fine sticking with the B650 for that CPU, but I haven't tested that specific combo myself, so just a heads up!
Unfortunately, that motherboard is pricier here than the Asus TUF B650 or B650M Plus Wi-Fi. :/