Description
The ASUS ROG STRIX B850-E GAMING WIFI is part of the upper-end ROG Strix motherboard range and is designed for users building modern AM5 gaming and enthusiast systems. Its ATX layout provides room for multiple expansion cards, several NVMe drives, and broad cooling support, making it suitable for powerful gaming, streaming, and creator PCs. The board supports DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 for the main graphics slot, and high-speed storage through multiple onboard M.2 slots. It also includes advanced networking, premium onboard audio, strong rear USB connectivity, and a range of ASUS build-friendly features, making it a strong option for users who want both performance and platform flexibility.
Specifications
Chipset: AMD B850
Socket: AMD Socket AM5
CPU support: AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, Ryzen 8000 Series, and Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors
Form factor: ATX
Power design: 16+2+2 power stages
Memory type: DDR5
Memory support: 4 x DIMM slots
Maximum memory: Up to 256GB
Memory architecture: Dual-channel
Memory overclocking support: Up to DDR5-8000+ (OC)
Memory profile support: AMD EXPO, ASUS AEMP
Primary graphics slot: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16
Additional expansion slot: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 operating at x4
Storage: Up to 5 x M.2 slots
Primary M.2 support: PCIe 5.0 x4
Additional M.2 support: PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4 depending on slot and CPU configuration
SATA: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Ethernet: 1 x 5Gb Ethernet
Wireless: WiFi 7
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4
Rear USB: 1 x USB4 40Gbps Type-C
Rear USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C with fast charging support
Rear USB: 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A
Rear USB: 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Display outputs: 1 x DisplayPort
Display outputs: 1 x HDMI
USB-C display support: USB4 display output support
Audio: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 high-definition audio
Rear audio: 2 x gold-plated audio jacks
Optical audio: 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
Special features: BIOS FlashBack, Clear CMOS, Aura Sync, ASUS LANGuard
