Best mATX AM5 Motherboards Recommendations

ASRock B650M Pro RS

• Cheaper option but works perfectly fine
• Has a version with WiFi for added convenience

MSI B650 Tomahawk

• Good board overall with excellent features
• Replaceable WiFi chip if needed

Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX

• Solid and quiet air cooled system
• Works well with 7800x3d

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

• Great PCIe layout with multiple slots
• Supports GPUs, NVMe, and additional storage

ASUS Strix B650E-F

• A more expensive choice with many features
• Good performance but on the pricier side

Gigabyte B650M Pro RS WiFi or MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI

• Cheapest options with WiFi around $150
• Better than the Gigabyte B650M Gaming Plus WiFi

Pros and Cons of Various Brands

ASRock

• Pros:
  • Budget-friendly options with good performance
  • Reliable PCIe layout and features
• Cons:
  • Some stability issues reported initially

MSI

• Pros:
  • Generally reliable boards
  • Decent performance for the price
• Cons:
  • BIOS issues and boot delays reported

Gigabyte

• Pros:
  • Good BIOS and memory timings
  • Solid performance and features
• Cons:
  • Some users faced stability issues with specific RAM

ASUS

• Pros:
  • Good reputation for quality boards
  • Offers a variety of high-end features
• Cons:
  • Some users reported issues with driver installation and BIOS updates

Overall Recommendations

• Avoid: MSI for potential BIOS issues
• Consider: ASRock and Gigabyte for stable performance at various price points

Additional Points

• Ensure the board fits your case and GPU dimensions
• Check for specific features like number of M.2 slots, USB ports, and PCIe slots
• Some users reported boot time issues across all AM5 motherboards

Remember to verify the compatibility of any board with your setup and specific requirements before making a purchase.