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ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI Snow AMD motherboard

SKU CH-EP1D-RR7N9

Socket AM5 board for Ryzen 7000 CPUs with DDR5 to 6400 MT/s, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, 2.5 Gbps LAN, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type‑C

  • ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series
  • 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 7000 Series processors with Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
  • Robust 12 + 2 power stages with 8 + 4 pin ProCool connectors for multi-core CPUs
  • Optimized thermal design using massive VRM heatsinks with airflow channels and thermal pads
  • Next-gen M.2 support: one PCIe 5.0 slot and two PCIe 4.0 slots, all heatsinked
  • Advanced connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5G LAN

Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 platform

This ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI Snow motherboard pairs the AMD B650 chipset with an AM5 socket for Ryzen 7000 series processors. Four DDR5 slots support up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode with EXPO profiles up to 6400+(OC). Three M.2 slots and four SATA ports provide storage expansion, while PCIe 4.0 x16 and two x1 slots handle graphics and add-in cards.

Robust VRM cooling and efficient networking

Twelve plus two power stages fed by 8-pin and 4-pin ProCool connectors sit under massive heatsinks with cut airflow channels and high-conductivity pads. Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and WiFi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2 manage wired and wireless traffic, while AI Networking optimises bandwidth allocation for gaming and streaming workloads.

AI noise cancellation and DTS audio suite

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation cleans microphone input and incoming voice chat in real time. The Realtek ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier delivers 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 7.1 surround through five rear audio jacks, enhanced by DTS Sound Unbound for spatial positioning in supported titles.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG
Model nameSTRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI Snow
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series
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
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 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

How do I install a CPU into the AM5 (LGA 1718) socket without bending pins?

Lift the retention arm, align the gold triangle on the Ryzen 7000 processor with the socket marker, place it gently without pressure, lower the arm and secure the lever; the CPU pins are on the socket, not the chip, so never force insertion

What component will need replacement first under continuous heavy VRM loads?

The 12+2 power stage VRM uses alloy chokes and durable capacitors rated for high temperatures; thermal pads and heatsinks manage heat, but sustained overclocking can degrade capacitors before other parts

Which thermal limit appears first when all three M.2 slots run sustained writes?

M.2_1 runs at PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 at PCIe 4.0 x4, and M.2_3 shares chipset bandwidth with the second x16 slot; the shared M.2_3 heatsink saturates first under combined heavy I/O

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