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ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi AMD motherboard ATX

SKU CH-JBT3-RHNE6

ATX board for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 CPUs with 12 + 2 power stages, DDR5 to 6400, one PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, WiFi 6E and 2.5G LAN

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer t
  • ChipsetAMD B650
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 6400+(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) /
  • Ready for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 CPUs via AM5 socket
  • 12 + 2 power stages with ProCool connectors for stable multi-core delivery
  • Massive VRM heatsinks with airflow channels and thermal pads keep temperatures low
  • One PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all heatsinked, for fast storage
  • WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5G Ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C for high-speed connectivity

AM5 motherboard for Ryzen 7000 8000 9000

The ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi is an ATX board built around the AMD B650 chipset and AM5 socket. It supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series desktop processors. A 12+2 power stage design with 8+4 pin ProCool connectors delivers stable current for multi-core CPUs.

Ideal for DDR5 builders needing PCIe 5.0 storage

This board suits enthusiasts who want four DDR5 slots up to 128 GB, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots all with heatsinks. It also provides WiFi 6E, 2.5 GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and HDMI 2.1. Builders requiring more PCIe 5.0 lanes or a different form factor should consider other options.

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot decides storage speed

The single PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot connected to the CPU is the spec that determines whether this board matches your NVMe drive plans. If your workflow relies on Gen 5 SSD throughput, this slot provides it; otherwise the two Gen 4 M.2 slots handle high-speed storage too.

How it compares

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Price $338.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG
Model nameSTRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD B650
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 6400+(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200 / 5000 / 4800
* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
* Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID supportAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both NVMe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080
Sound channelsROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
2 × 2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz frequency band*
* WiFi 6E 6 GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.
Bluetooth supportv5.2
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
1 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector
1 × 4-pin +12 V Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

Questions about this item

What VRM phase count limits sustained all-core loads on this board?

The 12 + 2 power stages with 8 + 4 pin ProCool connectors deliver current to multi-core Ryzen CPUs; the VRM heatsinks and thermal pads manage heat during extended workloads.

How loud and hot does the VRM area get during all-day operation?

Massive VRM heatsinks with cut airflow channels and high-conductivity thermal pads dissipate heat from the 12 + 2 power stages, keeping temperatures controlled without active VRM fans.

Which DDR5 memory kit do I need to have on hand before this board will POST?

Four 288-pin DDR5 slots support up to 128 GB at speeds from 4800 to 6400+(OC) with AMD EXPO profiles; any compatible DDR5 kit within that range will work.

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