This mean machine is the heart of your next hot rod. With the stunning speed of PCIe 5.0 and WiFi 6E, hearty cooling from onboard heasinks, and advanced power design engineered for the latest Ryzen™ processors, the ROG Strix B650E-F leaves its competition in the dust.
   
  
  
  Power Stages - 12 + 2 power solution rated for 80A per stage
  
  PCIe 5.0 - An x16 slot and on-board M.2 slot are PCIe Gen 5-ready
  
  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 one press, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.
  
  
   
  
  M.2 Q-Latch
  
  The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.
  
   
  
   
  
  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-Code LED Panel
  
  The on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes, providing a valuable reference for troubleshooting common boot problems and hardware issues.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
  All-Round Performance
  
   
  
  
  With robust power delivery, speedy storage and memory, and comprehensive cooling, the Strix B650E-F brings high performance to every scenario.
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
  PCIe 5.0
  
  
  Take advantage of future storage and GPU performance with a PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with robust heatsinks, and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot that features SafeSlot for increased durability and 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
  
  16 + 2 power stages rated to 70A each deliver ample current in order to drive Ryzen 7000 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.
  
  
   
  
  Eight-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 B650E-F 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 Heatsink Array
  
  Covering the power solution are two thick heatsinks with strategic airflow channels for increased heat dissipation while powering high-performance 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 Fan Headers
  
  
  Each header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
  
   
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
   
  
  Leading Connectivity
  
   
  
  
  The ROG Strix B650E-F 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 Ethernet
  
  Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel® 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.
  
   
  
   
  
  SupremeFX 
  
  ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix B650E-F implementation features the ALC4080 codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive