RAM | 64 GB DDR4 |
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Memory Speed | 3200 MHz |
Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming Motherboard (ATX) AMD Ryzen 2 AM4 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 B450
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Brand | ASUS |
CPU Socket | Ryzen |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
Compatible Processors | AMD 2nd Gerenration Ryzen, AMD Athlon |
Chipset Type | AMD B450 |
Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz |
Platform | Windows 10 |
Model Name | ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
About this item
- AMD AM4 Socket: The perfect pairing for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
- Gaming connectivity: Dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A connectors.
- Gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, plus ASUS LANGuard and GameFirst technologies.
- 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor-made for your rig.
- Aura Sync RGB: Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear.
- Gaming audio: SupremeFX S1220A teams with Sonic Studio III to create an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
- Gamer’s Guardian: Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum endurance
- Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support” tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS & Firmware to download the latest BIOS
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Value for money | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.2 |
For gaming | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
Stability | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | — |
Easy to install | 4.6 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
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platform | windows 10 | not machine specific | windows 10 | windows95 | windows 10 | windows 10 |
cpu socket | Ryzen | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 |
memory slots | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
memory capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
compatible processors | AMD 2nd Gerenration Ryzen, AMD Athlon | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | — | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | AMD 1st Gerenration Ryzen | AMD 1st Gerenration Ryzen |
card interface | integrated | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e, pci | integrated |
From the manufacturer
Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating one of the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality.
Overview
Experience next-level performance with the ROG Strix B450-F Gaming, powered by 2nd generation AMD Ryzen AM4 processors. Unlock your system’s potential with 5-Way Optimization featuring Fan Xpert 4 while personalizing your build with Aura Sync RGB. Integrated NVMe M.2, gigabit LAN and USB 3.1 Gen2 deliver maximum connectivity speeds.
- Powered by 2nd generation AMD Ryzen AM4 and 7th generation Athlon processors
- 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning and Fan Xpert 4
- Aura Sync RGB lighting plus 2 additional RGB headers
- 8-channel HD audio with the ROG exclusive SupremeFX S1220A
- Pre-mounted I/O shield ensures streamlined installation
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Performance Level UpWith the exclusive AI Suite 3, you can push performance as far as possible for brilliant gaming thrills. Its dashboard-style control panel lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming system. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface. |
Cooler By DesignROG Strix B450-F Gaming features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. Every on board header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans. Lastly, a dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups. |
SupremeFXUtilizing the S1220A codec, SupremeFX is the integrated-audio solution that's engineered to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature. And to ensure that pristine signature is perfectly preserved, the front-panel output is driven with dual op amps, delivering sonics with the scale and authority to create virtual worlds via your gaming headset. |
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Design, Customization, and SetupA host of design touches, customization options, comprehensive validation lists, and the most diverse ecosystem of components in the industry make building and personalizing a gaming rig with ROG Strix B450-F Gaming wonderfully easy. ROG's patent-pending I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install the motherboard. |
Outshine the CompetitionROG Strix motherboards deliver superior performance and aesthetics to Outshine the Competition. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs and lighting strips connected to the RGB header. All lighting can be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware. |
Cyber OutlookThe distinctive sleek cuts across the ROG Strix heatsink are now accented with a futuristic cyber-text pattern, fusing multiple gaming cultures to create a unique identity for this generation. If you prefer a subtler style, you can swap the PCH sticker with an included alternative. The choice is yours. |
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CPU | AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation/Ryzen 1st Generation/Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors | AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation/Ryzen 1st Generation/Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors | AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation/Ryzen 1st Generation/Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors | AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation/Ryzen 1st Generation/Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors | AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation/Ryzen 1st Generation/Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors | AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation/Ryzen 1st Generation/Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors |
Chipset | AMD B450 Chipset | AMD B450 Chipset | AMD B450 Chipset | AMD B450 Chipset | AMD B450 Chipset | AMD B450 Chipset |
Memory | 4 x DIMM; Max. 64GB DDR4-3200 MHz (O.C.) | 2 x DIMM; Max. 32GB DDR4-3200 MHz (O.C.) | 4 x DIMM; Max. 64GB DDR4-3200 MHz (O.C.) | 4 x DIMM; Max. 64GB DDR4-3200 MHz (O.C.) | 4 x DIMM; Max. 64GB DDR4-3200 MHz (O.C.) | 4 x DIMM; Max. 64GB DDR4-3200 MHz (O.C.) |
PCIe x16 Slots | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8/x4) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 (max. @ x4) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (@ x16) | 1 x PCIe 3.0 X16 (@ x16 or x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 (max. @ x4) 3 x PCIe 2.0 X 1 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 X16 (@ x16 or x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 (max. @ x4) 3 x PCIe 2.0 X 1 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 X16 (@ x16 or x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 (max. @ x4) 3 x PCIe 2.0 X 1 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 X16 (@ x16 or x8) 2 x PCIe 2.0 X1 |
Graphics | HDMI 2.0 / DP | HDMI 2.0b | HDMI 2.0b / DVI-D | HDMI 2.0b / DVI-D | HDMI 2.0b / DVI-D | HDMI 2.0b / DVI-D / D-Sub |
Audio | SupremeFX S1220A | SupremeFX S1220A | Realtek ALC887 | Realtek ALC887 | Realtek ALC887 | Realtek ALC887 |
32Gb/s M.2 | 1 x 2280 (PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes); 1 x 22110 (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) | 1 x 2280 (PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes); 1 x 2280 (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) | 1 x M.2 22110 (SATA + PCIe 3.0 x 4) | 1 x M.2 22110 (SATA + PCIe 3.0 x 4) | 1 x M.2 22110 (SATA + PCIe 3.0 x 4) | 1 x M.2 22110 (SATA + PCIe 3.0 x 4) |
Wireless | N/A | 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4 / 5 GHz Bluetooth v4.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Aura Sync | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Form Factor | ATX | ITX | ATX | mATX | ATX | mATX |
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Technical Details
Brand | ASUS |
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Series | ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING |
Item model number | ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING |
Item Weight | 2.9 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12 x 9.6 x 1.5 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 9.6 x 1.5 inches |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Manufacturer | Asus |
ASIN | B07FKTZC4M |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 27, 2018 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #552 in Computer Motherboards |
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Experience next-level performance with the ROG Strix B450-F Gaming, powered by 2nd generation AMD Ryzen AM4 processors. Unlock your system's potential with 5-Way Optimization featuring Fan Xpert 4 while personalizing your build with Aura Sync RGB. Integrated NVMe M.2, gigabit LAN and USB 3.1 Gen2 deliver maximum connectivity speeds. Free 3-months Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription: Receive complimentary access with the purchase of this product (offer valid from 9/15/2021 to 9/15/2022) visit https://www.asus.com/us/content/asus-offers-adobe-creative-cloud/ to claim.
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Customers like the ease of installation, appearance and value of the motherboard. For example, they mention it's easy to install and setup, looks great and is well-designed. Some appreciate the features. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, ports, and guide.
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Customers find the installation of the motherboard to be easy. They mention that it's plug and play, has zero configuration issues, and can be updated easily. Some say that the board is pre-mounted, making it easier to put into the case. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of installation and setup of the product.
"...Also, it is extremely easy to apply small aluminum passive heat sinks over them if you are worried about the heat...." Read more
"...The I/O shield is already pre-mounted which makes it easier to put into the case...." Read more
"...you to tweak basically anything your heart desires and in a user friendly way with easy to navigate pages and tabs...." Read more
"...Installation was easy. I have plenty of experience building and upgrading PCs, but haven't built my own PC since around 2008 or so...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the motherboard. They say it's an excellent investment, great for budget gaming, and stable. Some say it looks amazing and performs well for the price. Overall, customers find the board to be a smart purchase and worth the price of $118.
"...As far as everything else goes, I find this to be a very affordable, beautiful and well made motherboard..." Read more
"...which can be turned off and overall good looking board so it makes the price decent...." Read more
"...now they have the ROG Strix line for high quality budget options vs their higher end options...." Read more
"...The mother board is incredibly nice looking for it’s price point (better then anything else) it has good RGB support too...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the motherboard. They say it looks great, is well-designed, and works awesome. They also appreciate the detail, build quality, and the RGB lighting.
"...As far as everything else goes, I find this to be a very affordable, beautiful and well made motherboard..." Read more
"...It looks great with the ASUS logo having addressable RGB and the built in IO shield is honestly something I think all manufacturers need to start..." Read more
"...the pre-installed I/O shield which can be turned off and overall good looking board so it makes the price decent...." Read more
"...PROS:The board itself is really nice in terms of detail and build quality, the I/O shield in the back is built in with the motherboard to..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the features of the motherboard. For example, they mention it has a cool design, it supports almost all the features, and it has many features for future upgrades. Some say that the board is easy to set up and has all main functionalities for boosting cpu and ram.
"...One of the other perks of this mobo is the fact that it offers so many features you usually have to give up with other boards in this price range...." Read more
"...far It has been an excellent choice for my build and has many features for future upgrades. The only issues I have with the board is if you..." Read more
"...It worked flawlessly. This is an incredible feature and I cannot speak highly enough of how much I appreciated it considering the only USB stick I..." Read more
"I am not a computer expert but do have some experience. This board has a great feature, the LED on the mother lights up during boot to let you know..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the motherboard. Some mention it's well made, and a good solid base to build a PC on. However, others say that it'd be an excellent choice for their build, but it'll be useless if they use it with a full size all-in-one.
"...else goes, I find this to be a very affordable, beautiful and well made motherboard..." Read more
"...As far as the installation of the CPU went, it was perfect. I handled the CPU by the edges and was super gentle in my install...." Read more
"...I installed then uninstalled due to not useful. Not a fan of general gamer advertising, if it were more focused on hardware then it might be useful...." Read more
"This motherboard is awesome. Whether you're experienced at building PC's or looking to build your first, I highly recommend this board...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the motherboard. Some mention that it works like a dream and everything seems to run much better, while others say that it ends up pulling hot air and crashes some games.
"...The software seems to work well.The little label plate thing on what looks to be the north bridge area, is imho, pointless...." Read more
"...The best feature of this board is the Q-LED. It is quickly able to troubleshoot hardware problems that are normally very challenging to find...." Read more
"...Every time I booted up after that, the drivers would load, not work, and the entire system would be tied up in turning the card reader slots on and..." Read more
"...over time, but with 3 days so far in the burn-in time, the system is working like a dream and the motherboard temps are running low and the system..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ports on the motherboard. Some mention it has plenty of ports for all their nerd needs, including six SATA slots, two M.2 slots, and a heat sink. However, others say that SATA ports 5 and 6 are disabled when an SSD is installed in the motherboard, it only has one USB port, and there are no USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
"...and stated on Asus details, when using M.2 SSD, the board disables SATA ports 5 and 6 which leaves you with only 4 SATA ports...." Read more
"3 PCI Slots, and plenty of Sata connections with two M.2 spaces, a good solid base to build a PC on, the M.2 configurations do annoyingly remove the..." Read more
"...The SATA ports are partially covered by the GPU in the first PCI-E slot , but they're angled so they can still be used, unlike the MSI board, where..." Read more
"...WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN:1. There are two slots for an SSD drive if you want to use the faster M2 type...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the guide. Some mention that the BIOS is simple and easy to use, with good documentation. They also say that the UEFI BIOS has one of the most intuitive interfaces they've used on a motherboard. However, some customers say that it didn't come with a manual, screws, cables, or any other accessories. They mention that there are some inconsistencies with the manual and the actual included components. Additionally, some say that they were not forced to update the BIOs.
"...your heart desires and in a user friendly way with easy to navigate pages and tabs...." Read more
"...BIOS was not updated: I was not forced to update BIOS, but it was not updated upon receiving the item. I was able to update the BIOS with no issues...." Read more
"...Still, everything is easy to find on this board, and the manual is better than some I've seen at showing (for example) the CPU/heat sink/fan..." Read more
"...The install was easy, and straight forward. The bios is clean and easily managed, and can be updated from inside the bios via the internet, which is..." Read more
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Playing triple A games at the highest visual settings at 1080p or even 1440p has been great.
Some people have been hyperbolic about the whole voltage regulator modules (VRM) being toasty. Not a problem what so ever.
I live in hot Arizona and the heat does not diminish performance by any visible means nor does it catch on fire or melt your board lol. Also, it is extremely easy to apply small aluminum passive heat sinks over them if you are worried about the heat. Which you shouldn't be in this case.
It's capable of withstanding these temps and on my system, I do have an over head fan blowing down on the board which helps push out the heat through the back vent fan.
As far as everything else goes, I find this to be a very affordable, beautiful and well made motherboard (provided you didn't get screwed at QC which is possible with any parts you buy).
I've been playing lots of games with it and also editing some 1080p movies, which was also very nice. I honestly have no complaints. I did try overclocking my Ryzen and that ran well too, but I put it back to stock because I just didn't see any reason to bother with it. Everything ran beautifully at stock settings.
The LED light symbol is neat and I like that I can change the colors to static or various color patterns via the Asus software you download online. The software seems to work well.
The little label plate thing on what looks to be the north bridge area, is imho, pointless. They could have just left that blank. The GPU covers it almost entirely. I mean, I suppose if you buy a smaller gpu, then perhaps you'll be able to see it. I don't get to enjoy that view with my standard sized 1080ti.
In conclusion, it's a budget board that feels like a 300.00 plus board. I don't even want to call it "budget" because I've had more expensive boards that weren't as impressive as this one. The bios settings are very nice and you can update your firmware directly from the bios screen with a jump drive.
All inputs worked perfectly. Sata hard drives, etc, are all good.
I definitely recommend it.
PS before using a 1080ti gpu, I was using a GTX 960 and even then, gaming and editing performance was great.
The best feature of this board is the Q-LED. It is quickly able to troubleshoot hardware problems that are normally very challenging to find.
An example is if using an old video card it will appear not to POST and the VGA light with be amber. The PCI Express one PCI_1 slot is actually set to PCI express 3.0 when set to auto. 3.0 is not backward compatible with 2.0 cards. It will have the VGA light as if your card does not work. The problem is that it "does not work", does not mean the card is broken. The easy fix is just to move card down to PCI_2 and that system should POST.
The Q-LED is a really great helping in troubleshoot by narrowing down the potential issues as hardware issues are challenging. It may seem minor, but there are many potential problems that can occur when building a new system as I thought the RAM of CPU could be faulty.
The system is partially compatible with Ubuntu 18.04, but not really. Not entirely sure why, but it would randomly freeze for no reason. It could be in use or not, but it would just freeze where nothing would work. The network card was detected as gigabit but the bandwidth utilization was a closer to 100mb speed.
Was forced to use Windows 10 and system is stable. The network card operating at detected speed and random system freezing has gone away.
Not sure if a big deal, but if you install Windows, it does auto inject the ASUS Grid requesting you to install the software. I installed then uninstalled due to not useful. Not a fan of general gamer advertising, if it were more focused on hardware then it might be useful. The random crashing could have been caused from ASUS Grid injecting into the Ubuntu platform trying to use Wine, but no proof of that. The locking up of the system was after I installed Wine on Ubuntu, so it could be possible, but haven’t gone back to troubleshoot. If ASUS was not injecting software into your computer from the BIOS that would be nice. If this is true having the ability to turn off ASUS grid would be great.
BIOS was not updated: I was not forced to update BIOS, but it was not updated upon receiving the item. I was able to update the BIOS with no issues. It may seem slow… because it is, just wait for it to do what it needs to do. It appears to be frozen with no progress, but it isn’t. It is best to walk away and check on it every so often. I used a 2000 series cpu, so no problems here.
RAM Profile was clocking my RAM at 2600 when it detect it as 3200 ram. Wasn't sure how to get what I paid for but accidentally went to easy mode and had it auto detect recommended configuration. It build a profile to allow my ram to run at 3200 with the different timing and voltage profile. Seems to be working fine now.
The LED isn’t overly bright, so I use it to tell if the computer is still on. I didn’t like the power button on my case because it is so bright, so the LED inside the case is just bright enough to see that it is on.
Overall still think this is a great board. I would prefer to save money by being on Linux, but having to use Windows is fine too, just cost more.
The only non BIOS or compatibility recommendation is to test components outside the case before installing. Due to some of my late errors it was more challenging to use a flashlight to check components.