Asus ROG Strix B650E-I GAMING WIFI Gaming Desktop Motherboard - AMD B650 Chipset - Socket AM5 - Mini ITX - Ryzen 7 Processor Supported - 64 GB DDR5 SDRAM Maximum RAM - DDR5-6400/PC5-51200 - DIMM, UDIMM - 2 x Memory Slots - Gigabit Ethernet - IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax - HDMI - 2 x SATA Interfaces

ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI

Don't be fooled by its flyweight frame; the Strix B650E-I packs walloping performance! With a jacked VRM and pumped with both DDR and PCIe 5, it's a perfect partner for Ryzen 7000, particularly in stealthy SFF builds.

DIY-FRIENDLY FEATURES | M.2 Q-LATCH

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

BIOS FLASHBACK BUTTON

BIOS FlashBack™ is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

FLEXKEY BUTTON

At its default, FlexKey functions as a system reset button, but it can also be easily reassigned to quickly activate Safe Boot or enter the BIOS.

Q-LED

Four onboard LEDs indicate power status and identify problems with CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnosis.

ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE

To keep up with the big boys, the ROG Strix B650E-I comes stacked with a beefy power solution and a quiet thermal array, giving it a nice share of headroom to push for faster frequencies. But the speed doesn't stop there: memory, graphics cards, and storage can all be cranked to the max thanks to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support.

Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B650E-I offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support to give unfettered bandwidth for the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available. The x16 expansion slot is Gen 5-ready, and is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket. The onboard M.2 slot is also geared for PCIe 5.0, allowing for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds, while the other slot delivers still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers over its PCIe 4.0 interface.

Lightly-threaded tasks get fantastic uplift using AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), but all-core frequencies can be pushed higher via traditional overclocking. The Dynamic OC Switcher automatically engages PBO or your preferred settings based on the CPU current or temperature, giving you the best of both worlds. Core Flex and PBO Enhancement can also be deployed to work in tandem with the Dynamic OC Switcher and further bolster performance.

Features

• AMD Socket AM5: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series desktop processors
• Robust Power Solution:10 + 2 power stages with an 8-pin ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
• Optimized VRM Thermals:Thick heatsinks bolster a quiet cooling system that is bonded to the power stages with high conductivity thermal pads
• Next-Gen M.2 Support: PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slot cooled by a large heatsink to maximize performance and an additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot for more storage
• Abundant Connectivity:USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port and seven additional USB ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, and HDMI® 2.1
• High-Performance Networking:On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® 5.2, and Intel® 2.5G Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
• Intelligent Control:ASUS-exclusive, AI Networking, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to simplify setup and improve performance
• Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
• Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and one addressable Gen 2 header
• DIY Friendly Design:2 Q-Latch, Pre-mounted I/O shield and BIOS FlashBack™ button, and FlexKey button