The ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi comes equipped with potent performance and thermal prowess in a fresh-looking package.
  
   
  
  Robust power delivery designed to handle the latest AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors is cooled with thick metal heatsinks that stand out against a black PCB. A PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, speedy DDR5 memory support, and the latest WiFi 6E networking fleshes out the futuristic feature set.
  
   
  
  
  Power Stages - 12 + 2 teamed power solution rated for 60A per stage
  
  PCIe 5.0 - On-board PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slot
  
  DDR5 - 6400 MT/s+, AMD EXPO, DRAM IC profiles, and AEMP
  
  DIY Friendly - Easy installation for GPUs and SSDs, plus simple BIOS updates
  
  WiFi 6E - Faster-than-Gigabit WiFi unlocks access to low-interference 6 GHz band
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  DIY-Friendly
  
  
  
  PCIe® Slot Q-Release
  
  
  A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with a simple press, greatly simplifying the process of removing a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or add-in card.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  M.2 Q-Latch
  
  
  The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an SSD from an M.2 slot. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, eliminating the need for a traditional screw.
  
  
  
   
  
  BIOS Flashback Button
  
  BIOS FlashBack™ is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.
  
  
   
  
  
  Q-LED
  
  Four onboard LEDs indicate power status and identify problems with CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnosis.
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
  All-Round Performance
  
   
  
  
  Robust power delivery, speedy storage and RAM, and comprehensive cooling controls are core fundamentals of the ROG Strix B650-A, thoroughly preparing you for the future of gaming.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  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.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  PBO Enhancement
  
  
  AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters, AMD's algorithm can leverage the motherboard's robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  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
  
  
  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.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  AEMP
  
  ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimized profiles with higher frequency and tighter timings that you can effortlessly apply to unleash performance.
  
  
   
  
  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.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  M.2 Heatsinks
  
  Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
  
   
  
   
  
  CPU Fan Headers
  
  A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers provides easy access to CPU coolers.
  
   
  
   
  
  AIO Pump Fan Header
  
  A dedicated PWM/DC header connects self-contained water-cooling setups
  
  
   
  
  4-pin PWM/DC Fan Headers
  
  
  Each header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
  
   
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
   
  
  Leading Connectivity
  
   
  
  
  The ROG Strix B650-A delivers next-gen connectivity for ultrafast data transfers and low-latency networking. An advanced audio solution allows you to pick out the smallest cues and home in on your opponents.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  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.
  
   
  
   
  
  Intel 2.5G