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ATX motherboard with large silver heatsinks and a Ryzen 5 9600X CPU in AM5 socket

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI & Ryzen 5 9600X Combo

SKU CH-1WH3-WJV8Y

An AM5 motherboard and Ryzen 5 9600X CPU combo with 16+2+2 80A power stages, DDR5 AEMP support, WiFi 7, 2.5Gb Ethernet and four M.2 slots

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD B850
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Max supported RAM192 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel

Motherboard ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI

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CPU + Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with AM5 platform support
  • Stable power for multi-core CPUs via 16+2+2 80A stages
  • Fast storage expansion using two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • High-speed connectivity from WiFi 7, 2.5Gbps LAN and 20Gbps USB Type-C
  • Smooth 100+ FPS gaming backed by CES 2025 Innovation Award recognition

AM5 Socket DDR5 Platform

This combo pairs the ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor on the AM5 socket. It supports up to 192GB of DDR5 memory across four 288-pin slots with dual-channel architecture, EXPO and AEMP profiles. The board delivers a 16+2+2 power stage design rated for 80A per stage with dual ProCool connectors, 2.5Gbps LAN, WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for builders targeting modern gaming and AI workloads.

Upgrade From B850 Chipset

Moving to this B850 chipset from an older AM5 platform adds native PCIe 5.0 support for both the primary x16 slot and two M.2 sockets when using Ryzen 9000 or 7000 series CPUs. The jump is worth it when you need 20Gbps USB Type-C front-panel connectivity, four M.2 slots with substantial heatsinks, and a total of 19 USB ports across the rear and internal headers. AI Advisor and AI Networking II further simplify tuning for multi-core processors.

Build Integration Requirements

The ATX board requires a case with standard mounting points and clearance for massive heatsinks with an integrated I/O cover. Dual ProCool power connectors demand a PSU with matching 8-pin cables. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots share chipset bandwidth, so plan storage layout around the two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots that connect directly to the CPU. The 7.1-channel ALC4080 audio codec frees up a separate sound card slot.

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Price $674.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI+R5 9600X
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD B850
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports2 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
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 MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 10 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Will the massive heatsinks and integrated I/O cover clear a standard ATX case and CPU cooler?

The board uses an ATX form factor with massive heatsinks and an integrated I/O cover, so verify your case lists ATX clearance and that your CPU cooler does not overhang the VRM heatsink area.

What is the correct order for seating the Ryzen 5 9600X into the AM5 socket and locking the lever before applying thermal paste?

Lift the AM5 socket lever, align the triangle on the Ryzen 5 9600X with the socket marker, place the CPU gently without force, lower the lever fully, then apply thermal paste and mount the cooler.

When should the high-conductivity thermal pad on the VRM heatsink be inspected or replaced?

Inspect the VRM thermal pad if you remove the heatsink for cleaning or upgrade; replace it if it shows tears, compression loss, or has dried out after several years of high-load use.

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