Don't be fooled by its flyweight frame; the Strix B650E-I packs walloping performance! With a jacked VRM and pumped with both DDR and PCIe 5; it's a perfect partner for Ryzen 7000; particularly in stealthy SFF builds.
Day-Friendly Features
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.
Flexkey Button: At its default; FlexKey functions as a system reset button; but it can also be easily reassigned to quickly activate Safe Boot or enter the BIOS.
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
To keep up with the big boys; the ROG Strix B650E-I comes stacked with a beefy power solution and a quiet thermal array; giving it a nice share of headroom to push for faster frequencies. But the speed doesn't stop there: memory; graphics cards; and storage can all be cranked to the max thanks to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support.
Pie 5.0
Fully embracing the new standard; the Strix B650E-I offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support to give unfettered bandwidth for the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available. The x16 expansion slot is Gen 5-ready; and is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket. The onboard M.2 slot is also geared for PCIe 5.0; allowing for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds; while the other slot delivers still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers over its PCIe 4.0 interface.
Overclocking
Dynamic Oc Switcher: Lightly-threaded tasks get fantastic uplift using AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO); but all-core frequencies can be pushed higher via traditional overclocking. The Dynamic OC Switcher automatically engages PBO or your preferred settings based on the CPU current or temperature; giving you the best of both worlds. Core Flex and PBO Enhancement can also be deployed to work in tandem with the Dynamic OC Switcher and further bolster performance.
Core Flex: Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control current; power; and thermals in creative new ways. In its simplest form; you can let your system run unrestricted during lighter loads and set breakpoints to gradually reduce power consumption as temperature increases. But the system is extremely adaptable; supporting multiple user-controlled functions that can manipulate parameters independently so that you can bend CPU performance to your will.
Pio 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.
Leading Connectivity
Despite its tiny desktop footprint; the Strix B650E-I stands tall in the connectivity department; with beyond-Gigabit tethered and wireless networking options; and gigantic audio quality via the enhanced Supreme solution.
Networking
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.
Audio
Supreme: ROG Supreme is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix B650E-I 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 high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.
Audio-Line Shielding: A specially-designed circuit separation reduces electromagnetic interference from the motherboard and attached devices for cleaner audio.
Savitech Sv3H712 Amplifier: The integrated Savitech amplifier greatly improves THD+N performance from 72 dB to 83 dB to deliver pristine audio quality.
Premium Audio Capacitors: High-quality components produce a warmer; more natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Play In Style
The understated black shrouds and PCB of the Strix B650-I make it a solid foundation for nearly any rig; especially when coordinated with the vast range of offerings in the ROG ecosystem.
Id Design
Undeniably Rog Strix: The mesh-like texture on the VRM cooling array and the unidirectional brush lines may seem minimalist by Strix standards; but the B650E-I is far from modest; proudly displaying a metallic ROG eye on the I/O shroud and subtle pink accents for a simple; unique flavor.
Certified Compatibility
Cooler Compatibility: The ROG Strix B650E-I bears the same mounting hole alignment as AM4 platforms; so it is backward compatible with many existing coolers; including all AIO offerings from ASUS and ROG.
Ecosystem
The Rog Strix Ecosystem Awaits: Level up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics; control; and compatibility across AIO coolers; cases; peripherals; and much more. ROG offers more choices than any other brand.
Software Utilities
Customize your rig through a suite of intuitive software and firmware utilities that let you maximize performance and tweak your experience to your liking.
Intelligent Control
Two-Way Ai Noise Cancelation: This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio; helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.
Ai Networking: GameFirst VI optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms.
Optimization
UEFA Bios: The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure; tweak; and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY; as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
Ai Suite 3: The dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune your system with ease. Get the best balance between performance; cooling; stability; and efficiency via simple and intuitive interfaces.
Advanced Audio
Sonic Studio Iii: Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function) virtual surround for headsets; casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets; allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.
Dots Sound Unbound: ROG Strix B650E motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS Sound Unbound app that envelops you in audio as never before; conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology; DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space - putting you right in the middle of the soundscape; where you can sense the location of every gunshot; footstep; and other sounds.
Aida64
The ROG Strix B650E-I includes a sixty-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription; a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software; as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time; allowing voltage readings; fan speeds; and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers.
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products; making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface; Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition; Armoury Crate's Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans; water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.
Product Features:
- Robust Power Solution - 10 + 2 power stages with an 8-pin ProCool power connector; high-quality alloy chokes; and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
- Optimized VRM Thermals - Thick heatsinks bolster a quiet cooling system that is bonded to the power stages with high conductivity thermal pads
Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Memory:
- 2 x DIMM; Max. 96GB; DDR5 8000+(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 ECC and Non-ECC; Un-buffered Memory
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
- OptiMem II
- Supported memory types; data rate(Speed); and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration; for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list
- Non-ECC; Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function
- Graphics:
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x USB3.2 Gen2 port supports USB Type-C display outputs
- Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications
- Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in display outputs
- Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1
- VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution
- Expansion Slots:
- AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/)
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed; please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals
- Storage:
- Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- M.2_1 slot (Key M); type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2 slot (Key M); type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1 and SATA RAID 0/1
- Ethernet:
- 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
- ASUS LANGuard
- Wireless & Bluetooth:
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
- Bluetooth v5.2
- WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries
- The Bluetooth version may vary; please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications
- USB:
- Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
- Front USB (Total 5 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
- Audio:
- ROG Supreme 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection; Multi-streaming; Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
- Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- LED-illuminated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.
- Back Panel I/O Ports:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C with DP Alt mode)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x Wi-Fi Module
- 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
- 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
- 1 x FlexKey button
- Internal I/O Connectors:
- Fan and Cooling related
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
- 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header
- Power related
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
- Storage related
- 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 1 x USB 2.0 headers supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous
- 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header
- 1 x AURA RGB header
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
- 1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
- 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
- 1 x Speaker header
- 1 x Thermal Sensor header
- Special Features:
- Extreme Engine Digi+: 5K Black Metallic Capacitors
- ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red]; DRAM [yellow]; VGA [white]; Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
- ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
- ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
- Aura Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
- Software Features:
- ROG Exclusive Software
- GameFirst VI
- ROG CPU-Z
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS Sound Unbound
- Anti-virus software
- ASUS Exclusive Software
- Armoury Crate
- AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Expert 4
- Power Saving
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
- AI Suite 3
- TPU
- DIGI+ VRM
- Turbo app
- PC Cleaner
- MyAsus
- WinRAR
- UEFI BIOS
- ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Dynamic OC Switcher
- FlexKey
- BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM; UEFI AMI BIOS
- Manageability: WOL by PME; PXE
- Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit; Windows 10 64-bit
- Form Factor:
- Mini-ITX Form Factor
- 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm)
