ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) ATX Gaming Motherboard (8+4 Power Stages, HDMI 2.0b/DP, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A, USB Type-C, BIOS FlashBack, 256MB BIOS Flash ROM, AI Noise Canceling Microphone)
AMD AM4 Socket: Compatible to 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
Robust Power Design: 8+4 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs
Optimized Thermal Solution: Extended VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, multiple hybrid fan headers and fan speed management with Fan Xpert utility
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.0b(4K@60HZ) and DisplayPort 1.2 output, featuring dual M.2 slots (NVMe SSD), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A & Type-C ports
Industry-leading Gaming Audio & AI Noise Canceling Microphone Technology: High fidelity audio from a SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the action. Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelling Mic technology
DIY Friendly: With BIOS Flashback and ASUS exclusive UEFI BIOS, 256MB BIOS Flash ROM and Pre-mount I/O shroud
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Buffer Supported
Un-buffered
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16*
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCI Express 2.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16*
* Running at x4 mode. * PCIe x16_3 slot share bandwidth with PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2 and PCIe x1_3.
PCI Express x16
None
PCI Express x1
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s*
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
M.2
3rd / 2nd / 1st Gen AMD Ryzen Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)* 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)*
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors: 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x2 mode)
* When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA or PCIE mode, SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled. * When the M.2_2 is occupied by M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will run at x8 mode.
SATA RAID
0/1/10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel i211AT
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x Intel I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB Type-C 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) 1 x BIOS FlashBack Button(s)
HDMI
1 x HDMI
USB 3.0
5 x USB 3.0
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x Addressable RGB header 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s) 1 x TPM header 1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
Software Features: ROG Exclusive Software - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - Overwolf - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync Ai noise cancelling microphone AI Suite 3: - 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - EZ update AI Charger UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Special Features: Aura Sync - Standard RGB header(s) - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack button - BIOS FlashBack LED - Clear CMOS header - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot
BIOS: 256 MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories: User's manual 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x Cable ties pack(s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x ROG Thank you card 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
Cons: This motherboard was purchased for a new PC build. It ran great for a few weeks then my video started cutting out randomly. The screen would go blank for a few seconds. I tried the video card in both PCIe slots and tried a different video card, the problem persisted. Both video cards work great in my old PC. I lost all video, PCIe slots died, 34 days after motherboard delivery and I'm told the return policy is only 30 days.
Overall Review: I've never had a problem with ASUS products before. I'm hoping this is an outlier and will order another board and update this review with the results from new motherboard.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear David H.,
I'm sorry to hear that your machine is having display issues. All ASUS products undergo intensive quality control, testing and inspections. What you've experienced was not intentional or representative of our brand. If you have tested the GPU in an alternate machine and it is outputting a video signal, we would be happy to repair or replace the motherboard under warranty. Please reach out to me at cl-lane@asus.com and include case #N2103090218 in your email for reference and I can get the RMA started for you.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best regards,
Lane
ASUS Customer Loyalty – US Support
Pros: stable
ARGB...have did not dive into it yet.
Asus
Miscellaneous stuff
Cons: Nothing so far.
Overall Review: Just like the title said...replacing my GIGABYTE GA-AX370-Gaming (rev. 1.0) with ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II, because of flakiness(randomly bluescreen). Also, I have not had one blue screen since I replace the motherboard.
Pros: It has everything I was needing. I'm not a gamer, but I day trade. The board provides great connectivity. it can support multiple gpu's for multi monitor needs. the ROG Strix are solid performers.
Cons: none for my particular needs
Overall Review: If you don't need the latest-greatest (most expensive) support, this is a great board, works with the current AMD 5000 series processors, can be overclocked and has rgb ability.
Pros: Bios is pretty easy to understand and makes installation of the system a breeze and installation of motherboard and accessories was pretty easy
Cons: None
Overall Review: Awesome product, price was right, works great, was easy to update the bios for an Amd 5800x CPU before I even built the computer from the bios USB on the motherboard, this is my first build and it fired up first try, I definitely recommend this motherboard
Stolen by lasership, still a great mobo8/9/2021 8:05:05 AM
Pros: Great motherboard, easy to use, install, update and it looks nice too.
Cons: Only con is that there will likely be a ram clearance issue with AIO pump hoses, which I had with my nzxt kraken. Farthest left dimm slot cant be used if the hoses coming out of your water block point towards it, but this is easily remedied by simply rotating the water block. Not a product con but neweggg needs to stop
Using lasership. This carrier stole both my monitor and this motherboard I ordered from Newegg.
Overall Review: Great motherboard, but if lasership ships your stuff count on it to be stolen like mine was.
Overall Review: Just set it up yesterday once i got my cpu, was really easy to install and looks great, the bios was a little tricky at first but i figured it out.
The only thing i didnt like was the giant newegg logos on the box it came in, it sat on my doorstep for a few hours.
Pros: it worked very well for a few weeks.
Cons: This motherboard was purchased for a new PC build. It ran great for a few weeks then my video started cutting out randomly. The screen would go blank for a few seconds. I tried the video card in both PCIe slots and tried a different video card, the problem persisted. Both video cards work great in my old PC. I lost all video, PCIe slots died, 34 days after motherboard delivery and I'm told the return policy is only 30 days.
Overall Review: I've never had a problem with ASUS products before. I'm hoping this is an outlier and will order another board and update this review with the results from new motherboard.