ASUS ROG Strix B850‑E Gaming WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard

Description

Overview

The ASUS ROG Strix B850‑E Gaming WiFi is a feature-rich ATX motherboard built for AM5 Ryzen desktop processors. It combines a robust 16+2+2 power solution and advanced cooling with modern connectivity — including a PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, USB4 Type‑C, and integrated Wi‑Fi 7 — to suit gamers, creators and hybrid AI/ML workstation builds.

The board supports DDR5 memory with ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) and AMD EXPO overclocking profiles, multiple high-speed M.2 slots with dedicated heatsinks, and ROG‑class audio for immersive sound.

Key features

• Socket AM5 on AMD B850 chipset; supports Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 series (see ASUS CPU support list for exact compatibility).
• 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots — dual channel, up to 192GB; DDR5‑8000+ (OC) with EXPO/AEMP support.
• PCIe and storage: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (CPU), 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4); five onboard M.2 slots (one 22110 PCIe5 x4, two 2280 PCIe5 x4, two 2280 PCIe4 x4) and 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports.
• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 with ASUS Q‑Antenna, Bluetooth v5.4, Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 1 × USB4 40Gbps Type‑C, 1 × USB 20Gbps Type‑C (PD 3.0 up to 30W) plus multiple USB 10Gbps Type‑A ports.
• Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech amplifier and Dolby Atmos support.
• DIY friendly: pre‑mounted I/O shield, Q‑Release/PBAQ features (PCIe Q‑Release Slim, M.2 Q‑Release/Q‑Slide), BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons.

For system builders who need a modern AM5 platform with extensive high‑speed storage and connectivity options, the ROG Strix B850‑E delivers a balance of performance, expandability and ROG utilities for tuning and monitoring. Always confirm CPU compatibility and the latest BIOS on ASUS support pages before installation.