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title: "– ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi AMD Ryzen AM5 ATX motherboard, 12 + 2 power stages, DDR5, three M.2 slots, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and Aura Sync RGB"
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# 12+2 power stages @ 60A each 3 M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0 + 2x PCIe 4.0) WiFi 6E & 2.5G LAN connectivity – ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi AMD Ryzen AM5 ATX motherboard, 12 + 2 power stages, DDR5, three M.2 slots, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and Aura Sync RGB

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** $488.35
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Power, speed & style — Own the game with ASUS ROG Strix B650-A!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** – ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi AMD Ryzen AM5 ATX motherboard, 12 + 2 power stages, DDR5, three M.2 slots, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and Aura Sync RGB by asus
- **How much does it cost?** $488.35 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Sleek & Smart Cooling:** Massive VRM heatsinks and high-conductivity thermal pads keep your system cool under pressure, maximizing overclocking headroom.
- • **Ultra-Fast Networking:** Experience lag-free gaming and streaming with cutting-edge WiFi 6E and ultra-reliable 2.5G Ethernet connectivity.
- • **Next-Gen Storage Ready:** Triple M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 support plus heatsinks for blazing-fast NVMe SSD speeds and future-proof upgrades.
- • **Powerhouse Performance:** Robust 12+2 power stages deliver stable, high-current support for AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs, ensuring peak multi-core efficiency.
- • **Aura Sync RGB & Intuitive Controls:** Customize your setup with synchronized RGB lighting and enjoy AI-powered noise cancellation for crystal-clear communication.

## Overview

The ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi motherboard is a premium ATX board designed for AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, featuring a robust 12+2 power stage design, DDR5 memory support, and triple M.2 slots including a PCIe 5.0 slot. It offers advanced connectivity with WiFi 6E and 2.5G LAN, comprehensive cooling solutions, and customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting, making it an ideal choice for gamers and professionals seeking high performance and future-proof expandability.

## Description

From the manufacturer Republic of Gamers (ROG), part of the ASUS family, is dedicated to creating innovative hardcore gaming hardware for gamers. ROG is committed to providing the absolute best performance and quality from its complete line of products. ROG is for those keen on the finest gaming hardware and software, it enables the ultimate computing experience for gamers and enthusiasts worldwide. All the while incorporating a stylish gamer-focused design merging the excitement of gaming with a unique premium style ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi AMD Ryzen AM5 ATX motherboard, 12 + 2 power stages, DDR5, three M.2 slots, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and Aura Sync RGB AMD Socket AM5: Ready for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors Robust Power Solution: 12 + 2 power stages with 8 + 4 pin ProCool power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors Optimized Thermal Design: Massive VRM heatsinks with strategically cut airflow channels and high conductivity thermal pads Easy installation for GPUs and SSDs, plus simple BIOS updates Next-Gen M.2 Support: One PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with heatsinks to maximize performance Advanced Connectivity: One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and eight additional rear USB ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front-panel connector, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and one PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation and AI Networking Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III PCIE 5.0 Blazing fast storage is at your command with a PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all featuring robust heatsinks to maximize performance. Push speeds even further, create a mirrored backup, or both; NVMe and SATA RAID configurations (0/1/10) are available through AMD RAIDXpert2. The top PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot supports heavy graphics cards and features Q-Release for easy upgrades. POWER DESIGN POWER ARCHITECTURE 12 + 2 power stages rated to 60A each deliver ample current in order to drive AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors through any workload with ease. ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards. SIX-LAYER PCB A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom. MEMORY DDR5 STRENGTH For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the Strix B650-A is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI. COOLING VRM HEATSINKS Two VRM heatsinks, one expanding underneath the I/O shroud, provide ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors. HIGH-CONDUCTIVITY THERMAL PADS High-quality thermal pads are utilized between power stages and heatsinks, helping to improve heat transfer and reduce VRM operating temperatures. NETWORKING WIFI 6E Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of newly available spectrum in the 6 GHz band to provide up to seven 160 MHz channels for ultrafast throughput and better performance in dense wireless environments. *WiFi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz WiFi. Intel 2.5G Ethernet Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel@ 2.5 Gbps Ethernet. AUDIO - SUPREMEFX ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix B650-A 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. AURA SYNC 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. CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY The ROG Strix B650-A bears the same mounting hole alignment as AM4 platforms, so it is backward compatible with many existing coolers, including all AIO offerings from ASUS and ROG. INTELLIGENT CONTROL TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.

Review: Has everything you'd need for gaming at a decent price - The ASUS ROG STRIX B850-E GAMING WIFI motherboard has been a fantastic upgrade for my pc. It was purchased along with a 9800x3d CPU, Arctic liquid freezer 3 AIO and 64gb of ddr5 ram. The motherboard has all the latest features, solid build quality, five M.2 slots and plenty of fast usb ports. It also looks really good with the retro styling and has some chunky heatsinks for cooling. It has some really handy features like the screwless M.2 locking mechanisms and the buttonless release mechanism for the PCIe slots. I have heard that the Q-Release Slim slots were causing damage to GPU's but I've had my old card out a few times and it's not got a scratch on it. I doubt for most people who rarely remove the GPU from the motherboard will have any issues with that but I do believe Asus have released a newer version that eliminates this. The only other thing that I've encountered with this board is that if you use M.2 slot two and/or three, it reduces the main PCIe gen 5 lane down to a x8 instead of a x16, and if you use M.2 slot four then the second PCIe slot is completely disabled. I have read into this and it's not really a huge issue as a x8 gen 5 lane is as fast as a x16 gen 4 lane, and i certainly havent noticed any differences but it's still not going to utilise the full bandwidth in the future when most new GPU's are gen 5. I've managed to work around this by moving my second M.2 ssd into slot five as I believe this doesn't affect any other Pcie slot. I would recommend going for larger M.2 drives if that's the storage to be used, or sacrificing the second Pcie lane by using slot four which gives you three M.2 slots while keeping the full x16 gen 5 slot for your gpu if it supports that. I'd say for the money you're getting a lot with this board and It shouldn't need replacing for a long time. The Asus Rog stuff never disappoints me.
Review: Fantastic Motherboard for a Ryzen 5 Build - Review: I’ve just upgraded my PC with the ASUS ROG Strix B650-A, and it’s been an amazing experience so far. This is my first time building with a Ryzen 5 processor, and this motherboard has made everything incredibly smooth. First Impressions: When I unboxed it, I was immediately impressed by the sleek design. The silver accents and the RGB lighting really make it stand out—it looks amazing in my case! It feels solid and well-made, which gave me confidence right from the start. Setup Experience: As someone who doesn’t have massive storage needs, the three M.2 slots are more than enough for me. Installing the components was straightforward, and the BIOS is super easy to navigate, even for someone who’s not a hardcore PC builder. It didn’t take long before my system was up and running. Performance: Paired with my Ryzen 5 processor, this board handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat. From gaming to casual multitasking, it’s fast, responsive, and reliable. I’m not a storage-heavy user, but I love the speed of my NVMe drive on this board—it’s made a noticeable difference in load times for games. Connectivity: The WiFi 6E is a fantastic addition. My online gaming sessions have been smooth with no lag, and the dual USB-C ports make connecting devices effortless. The PCIe 5.0 slot is a nice bonus for future upgrades as well. Final Thoughts: This motherboard is perfect for someone like me who’s building a solid mid-range gaming PC without going overboard. It’s easy to work with, looks great, and has all the features I need. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to build or upgrade a Ryzen system!

## Features

- 12 + 2 + 1 power solution rated for up to 60A per stage
- ASUS Carte mère ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi (AMD,AM5, DDR, ATX)
- Faster-than-Gigabit WiFi unlocks access to low-interference 6 GHz band
- On-board PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slot

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BHHVHQXZ |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,789 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 6 in Motherboards |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Colour | various |
| Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
| Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,953) |
| Date First Available | 10 Oct. 2022 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Item model number | 90MB1BP0-M0EAY0 |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 1 Kilowatt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries packed with equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4400 MHz |
| Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Processor Type | None |
| Product Dimensions | 24.4 x 24.4 x 5 cm; 1.4 kg |
| Series | ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ax |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **CPU model:** None
- **CPU socket:** Socket AM5
- **Chipset type:** AMD B650
- **Compatible devices:** [Laptop, Mobile Phone, Personal Computer]
- **Compatible processors:** AMD Ryzen 7000
- **Memory clock speed:** 4400 MHz
- **Model name:** ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
- **Platform:** Windows
- **RAM memory technology:** DDR5

## Images

![– ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi AMD Ryzen AM5 ATX motherboard, 12 + 2 power stages, DDR5, three M.2 slots, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and Aura Sync RGB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MH+nx+shL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it compatible with Ryzen 7 3700x ?**
A: The B650 series is intel. For the Ryzen 3700X you will need to look at the B550 chipset.

**Q: Does that light on the logo actually have rgb or is it plain white or nothing at all?**
A: The logo does light up and does have RGB which is controllable through Asus Aura Sync RGB software.

**Q: What ddr5 ram is best to buy ?.i only need 32gb.i will be buying the ryzen 7800:3d for this motherboard.**
A: CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL36 AMD EXPO iCUE Compatible Computer Memory - Grey (CMK32GX5M2D6000Z36) 

I have this ram and it works perfectly well hope this helps

**Q: Purchased recently and won't comnect to internet either wifi or through ethernet. Any tips greatly appreciated**
A: You will need to download the drivers for WiFi 6 and lan but it's frustrating if you can't get online in the first place.
I would suggest buying a cheap WiFi USB dongle then you can download Asus armoury crate. The drivers you need are in there in settings/update centre.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Has everything you'd need for gaming at a decent price
*by A***R on 5 May 2025*

The ASUS ROG STRIX B850-E GAMING WIFI motherboard has been a fantastic upgrade for my pc. It was purchased along with a 9800x3d CPU, Arctic liquid freezer 3 AIO and 64gb of ddr5 ram. The motherboard has all the latest features, solid build quality, five M.2 slots and plenty of fast usb ports. It also looks really good with the retro styling and has some chunky heatsinks for cooling. It has some really handy features like the screwless M.2 locking mechanisms and the buttonless release mechanism for the PCIe slots. I have heard that the Q-Release Slim slots were causing damage to GPU's but I've had my old card out a few times and it's not got a scratch on it. I doubt for most people who rarely remove the GPU from the motherboard will have any issues with that but I do believe Asus have released a newer version that eliminates this. The only other thing that I've encountered with this board is that if you use M.2 slot two and/or three, it reduces the main PCIe gen 5 lane down to a x8 instead of a x16, and if you use M.2 slot four then the second PCIe slot is completely disabled. I have read into this and it's not really a huge issue as a x8 gen 5 lane is as fast as a x16 gen 4 lane, and i certainly havent noticed any differences but it's still not going to utilise the full bandwidth in the future when most new GPU's are gen 5. I've managed to work around this by moving my second M.2 ssd into slot five as I believe this doesn't affect any other Pcie slot. I would recommend going for larger M.2 drives if that's the storage to be used, or sacrificing the second Pcie lane by using slot four which gives you three M.2 slots while keeping the full x16 gen 5 slot for your gpu if it supports that. I'd say for the money you're getting a lot with this board and It shouldn't need replacing for a long time. The Asus Rog stuff never disappoints me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Motherboard for a Ryzen 5 Build
*by D***K on 30 November 2024*

Review: I’ve just upgraded my PC with the ASUS ROG Strix B650-A, and it’s been an amazing experience so far. This is my first time building with a Ryzen 5 processor, and this motherboard has made everything incredibly smooth. First Impressions: When I unboxed it, I was immediately impressed by the sleek design. The silver accents and the RGB lighting really make it stand out—it looks amazing in my case! It feels solid and well-made, which gave me confidence right from the start. Setup Experience: As someone who doesn’t have massive storage needs, the three M.2 slots are more than enough for me. Installing the components was straightforward, and the BIOS is super easy to navigate, even for someone who’s not a hardcore PC builder. It didn’t take long before my system was up and running. Performance: Paired with my Ryzen 5 processor, this board handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat. From gaming to casual multitasking, it’s fast, responsive, and reliable. I’m not a storage-heavy user, but I love the speed of my NVMe drive on this board—it’s made a noticeable difference in load times for games. Connectivity: The WiFi 6E is a fantastic addition. My online gaming sessions have been smooth with no lag, and the dual USB-C ports make connecting devices effortless. The PCIe 5.0 slot is a nice bonus for future upgrades as well. Final Thoughts: This motherboard is perfect for someone like me who’s building a solid mid-range gaming PC without going overboard. It’s easy to work with, looks great, and has all the features I need. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to build or upgrade a Ryzen system!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fewest compromises for your money mini-ITX AM5 motherboard!
*by T***R on 20 March 2025*

The ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WiFi is a fantastic board to build a mini-ITX build. With only minor improvements to the feature-set that comes with B850 motherboards, the ROG STRIX B650E-I remains the best purchase for AM5 in this form-factor given the reduced price unless the new features of B850 or X870 are a requirement for you. The layout of the board is best-in-class, with fan headers in the right place at the top of the board, and other connectors where they are easily accessible. Where some manufacturers make assembling a small form factor PC frustrating, which difficult to reach connectors or awkward cable management, ASUS make life easy with assembly a breeze (or at least as much as it can be in this form factor. The rear i/o is good, although not perfect. AM5 motherboards, particularly in the mini-ITX form-factor are unfortunately lacking when it comes to the number and speed of ports, however ASUS' B650E-I is better than the alternatives in the same price range. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port is a nice addition on a B650I board. The m.2 heatsink is good and enough to cool a gen 5 NVMe drive if you decide to fit one into your system. The heatsink is however set up for dual-sided NVME drives by default and requires a plastic support to be installed manually to prevent flexing single-sided NVMe drives when installed. I experienced no issues with a single-sided NVMe drive by avoiding overtightening, but some users online still report flexing with the support installed. Overall, this is still the best offering of the B650/B850 mini-ITX board heatsinks with no noisy inbuilt fan, insufficient thermal mass, or excessive height causing compatibility issues. My example has no issues with coil whine, which was one of the commonly reported issues online with this device. It seems that newer boards don't have coil whine. My example was manufactured in late 2024, as I expect most being sold now will be. In addition to this, my board shipped with the Ryzen 9000 series ready BIOS version as identified on the serial number of the board and the sticker on the box, so there was no need to flash the BIOS or use another CPU to update prior to installing a 9800x3d. Overall, this board is still the best to get for those looking to build a mid/high end mini-ITX PC on the AM5 platform unless to have specific requirements that the typical person does not (e.g. Thunderbolt, 3 m.2 slots, etc.)

## Frequently Bought Together

- ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi AMD Ryzen AM5 ATX motherboard, 12 + 2 power stages, DDR5, three M.2 slots, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and Aura Sync RGB
- AMD Ryzensets 5 7600X Processor (integrated radeon graphics, 6 cores/12 threads, 105W TDP, AM5 socket, 38MB cache, up to 5.3 GHz max boost, no cooler)
- CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL36 Intel XMP iCUE Compatible Computer Memory - White (CMH32GX5M2E6000C36W)

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