Designed for gamers looking for robust connectivity and enhanced performance, the ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboardenables seasoned builders to leverage the power of AMD's Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 processors and gaming-focused components.

An AMD AM5 socket allows you to install a wide range of AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors with ease. Four DDR5 DIMM slots allow you to utilize the enhanced speed and performance needed for gaming as well as editing and replaying your favorite in-game moments. Four SATA III and three M.2 interfaces allow you to install an array of storage drives, creating a massive library for your titles, video assets, and more. Install graphics and utility cards with one PCIe 4.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode), and two PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. A wide range of USB ports allows you to plug in your favorite peripherals such as keyboards, mice, audio interfaces, and more with USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 support. Bluetooth 5.2 functionality is available for wireless devices like headsets and controllers. Connect to your network wired or wirelessly with the integrated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for wired connections or use Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) signal for a quick and reliable cable-free experience.

ATX Form Factor    AMD B650 Chipset    AM5 Socket    4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots    4 x SATA, 3 x M.2 PCIe    1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)    USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2    Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.2 | 2.5 GbE    SupremeFX 7.1-Channel Audio with Amp    For Windows 10 & 11

Sporting 12+2 power stages and 8+4 pin ProCool power connectors, the ROG STRIX can deliver reliable and stable performance for your components. Hi-end chokes and capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures while the eight-layer PCB quickly dissipates heat around voltage regulators and offer greater overclocking headroom.

Covering the power solution are two thick heat sinks with strategic airflow channels for increased heat dissipation while powering high-performance Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors. High-quality thermal pads are utilized between power stages and heat sinks, helping to improve heat transfer and reduce VRM operating temperatures. M.2 heat sinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability. CPU and chassis headers also allow you to leverage various liquid and air-cooling components for optimal performance.

Experience lightning-fast performance with PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 slots for M.2 storage drives, enhancing application loading and general system performance. Each of the M.2 SSD slots are equipped with integrated heat sinks to help support and keep your storage drives cool.

An array of back panel USB ports allows you to plug in your most useful and essential devices with ease. USB-A 2.0 ports offer support for keyboards and mice while the USB-A and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports provide you with 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds, suitable for audio interfaces and external storage drives. For even greater performance, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port offers up to 20 Gb/s speeds.

Onboard Wi-Fi 6E technology takes advantage of the 6 GHz band to provide up to seven 160 MHz channels for ultrafast throughput and better performance in dense wireless environments. Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.

ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI implementation features the ALC4080 codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.

ASUS developed the ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI to include a wide variety of integrated improvements designed to ease the installation process of the motherboard as well as components. PCIe Slot Q-Release and M.2 Q-Latch enable easy installation and removal of GPUs and solid-state drives. Clear CMOS internal jumper and BIOS Flashback button offers easy diagnosis and upgrading of the hardware's firmware.

ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

A suite of integrated software utilities enables you to optimize your system. Two-way AI Noise Cancelation uses artificial intelligence to adjust incoming and outcoming audio for a clear sound. AI Networking GameFirst VI maximizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth to your system for better connectivity. UEFI BIOS, AI Suite 3, Sonic Studio III, DTS Sound Unbound, Armoury Crate suite, and a sixty-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription all offer additional options and settings so you can easily adjust your system to your liking.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can it support a amd ryzen 5 3600?

A: Yes it can.

Q: 2. Is this Ryzen 3000 ready?

A: This motherboard requires a BIOS update to Version 2301 or newer to support Ryzen 3000.

Q: 3. whats the Bios version ?

A: 2018/06/12 0207

Q: 4. Can I install 2 M.2 SSD + 4 HDD on this board? Or M.2 slot will sacrifice SATA port?

A: the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard BH #MSB650GPWIFI has two M.2 slots and 4x SATA connectors. You would need to have a case or bench that allows for four HDD to use them all.

Q: 5. Is it ryzen 5 3600 out of box ready?

A: It'll depend on the batch.

Q: 6. Send with last BIOS update?

A: You shouldn't need any BIOS update.

Q: 7. Will this work on Ryzen 5 3400G?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 8. If I ordered now will it be Ryzen 3000 ready?

A: Yes, you can use 3000 processors on this.

Q: 9. Can it support a amd ryzen 7 3700x?

A: It will need a bios version update. To do the bios version update you will need a 2000 Series chip though. So if you have it currently with a 2000 series chip in it it's simple

Q: 10. How long is the Limited Warranty period?

A: The term for the Limited Warranty on the Republic of Gamers Strix B450-F Gaming AM4 ATX Motherboard is 3 years.