ASUS Motherboard ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING sAM5 B850 4xDDR5 M.2 HDMI DP Wi-Fi BT ATX
Features
The ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI motherboard stands out with its white PCB and silver heatsinks, creating a cohesive look for light-themed systems. Support for Ryzen 9000 series processors pairs with a 14+2+2 phase 80A power delivery that handles multi-core CPUs reliably. Four M.2 slots, including one PCIe 5.0 x4, enable fast storage setups with minimal trade-offs, while memory routing supports high DDR5 frequencies. Wi-Fi 7 with Q-Antenna and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet deliver low-latency networking. The rear panel offers a USB 20 Gbps Type-C port along with 10 Gbps options, and the front 10 Gbps Type-C adds flexibility. Tools like M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Release, and PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim make component installation straightforward.
Technologies (used)
- AMD EXPO and ASUS AEMP for DDR5 overclocking
- PCIe 5.0 for graphics and one M.2 slot
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 160 MHz and Q-Antenna
- ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 with Savitech AMP and DTS
- ProCool, Extreme Engine Digi+, SafeSlot
- M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide
- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, Q-LED, Q-Dashboard
- Aura Sync with Addressable Gen 2 headers
Technical specifications
- Socket: AMD AM5 (Ryzen 9000/8000/7000)
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Memory: 4 × DIMM, DDR5, max 256 GB, up to 8000+ MT/s (OC)
- Expansion slots: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (Q-Release Slim), 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)
- Storage: 4 × M.2 (1 × PCIe 5.0 x4, 3 × PCIe 4.0 x4), 2 × SATA 6Gb/s
- Networking: Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
- USB: rear — 1 × Type-C 20 Gbps, 1 × Type-C 10 Gbps, 2 × Type-A 10 Gbps, 4 × Type-A 5 Gbps, 2 × Type-A 2.0; front — 1 × 10 Gbps Type-C, up to 17 ports total
- Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 7.1 with 120 dB SNR
- Form factor: ATX (30.5 × 24.4 cm)
Who it's for
- Users building aesthetic white-themed systems on Ryzen 9000/8000/7000
- Gamers requiring Wi-Fi 7 and fast Ethernet
- Overclocking enthusiasts using EXPO and AEMP for DDR5
- Builders installing multiple high-speed M.2 drives
- PC owners running AI workloads with emphasis on stable power and connectivity
Conclusion
The ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI combines refined white styling with current interfaces and solid components. It suits prolonged use in gaming and productivity setups where aesthetics, data transfer speeds, and load stability matter.
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Box Contains:SATA Cable, M.2 Q-Latch Package, ROG key chain, ROG Strix stickers, M.2 Rubber Packages, Quick start guide, M.2 Q-Slide package, ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, Cable ties package
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Towards:gaming (overclocking)
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Form Factor:ATX
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For processors:AMD
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Connection type:AM5
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Processor compatibility:AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000
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Northbridge (chipset):AMD B850
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UEFI BIOS:Yes
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Connector type:DDR5
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Maximum operating frequency MHz:8000
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The maximum amount of memory GB:256
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Graphical interface:PCI-E x16 4.0, PCI-E x16 5.0
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HDMI Output:Yes
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Sound:7.1
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Connection interface:SATA 3, M.2
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SATA3 (6 Gb / s):2 ports
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LAN (RJ-45):2.5 Gbps
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Number of LAN-ports:1
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LAN-Controller Model:Realtek®
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USB 2.0 pcs:4
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USB 3.2 Gen 1:5
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USB 3.2 Gen 2:4
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USB 3.2 Type-C pcs:3
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M.2 connector:4
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BIOS:UEFI AMI
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Support software RAID:Yes
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Аudiochip:ALC4080
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Display Port:Yes
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Dimensions (HxW):305 x 244
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DDR5:4 slots
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Wi-Fi:Yes
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Bluetooth:Yes
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USB pcs:17
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Features:ROG CPU-Z, BIOS Flashback, ASUS Q-Design, ASUS Thermal Solution, ASUS Exclusive Software, ASUS EZ DIY, Synchronization backlight Asus Aura Sync, Addressable Gen 2 header, S/PDIF out header, CPU fan header, Front Panel Header, Thermal sensor connector, Thunderbolt header, CPU OPT Fan connector, AIO Pump header, Chassis Fan headers, SafeDIMM slot, Extreme Engine Digi+, Clear CMOS button, power button, ASUS GlideX, ASUS DriverHub, HWiNFO, GameFirst, Dolby Atmos, Fan Xpert 4, Turbo V Core, BIOS FLASHBACK+ button