ASUS ROG STRIX B550-I GAMING, AMD AM4, MITX, 64GB DDR4, 2DIMM, HDMI, DP, PCIE

I have nothing bad to say about my experience using the ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI for the past 5 months. It has worked flawlessly and coming for an ITX motherboard by a different brand previously, I have been impressed with this board’s features:3 M.2 drives12 rear USB ports, including 2 USB CThe BIOS is slick and intuitive when I wanted to:• tweak RAM EXPO timings• undervolt my CPU• use BIOS flashback feature• turn off the motherboard RGB after finding the lights distractingI use wifi, which has been both fast and reliableQuality of life features like M.2 Q-latch, PCIE slot Q-release and DIMM slots for the RAM that only latch on one side, something I have not seen on any other board.If I had to complain about one thing, it would be the ASUS Armoury Crate software rather than the motherboard. It feels bloated and slow, BUT once you’ve used it for any software drivers and firmware updates, I was able to uninstall Armoury Crate with no issues.I’m pleased with my purchase and from my experience so far, this board has all the features that I’d want so I’d be happy to recommend.

After doing tonnes of research into what motherboard to use for my first ever mini-ITX PC build, I settled on a B550i mobo. I ruled out the X570i mobos because the affordable ones don't have a front panel USB-C socket. And among the B550i mobos, I picked the Asus ROG STRIX and oh boy, what an amazing piece of motherboard!The mobo is built on an 8-layer PCB which is a sign of high quality circuitry manufacturing and stable and reliable electrical performance. There is also no flex to the board.A front m.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD slot with heatsink and a rear m.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD slot without heatsink. I would suggest using a one-sided m.2 SSD for the rear slot because the mobo will be placed flat onto the chassis panel and you don't want clearance problems or having too much pressure placed onto the rear SSD.Among the HDMI, DP, USB-A and USB-C ports and the excellent USB-C audio port in the I/O, there is the BIOS Flashback button which is extremely convenient should you need to reset or update your BIOS.The integrated WIFI 802.11ax and Bluetooth 5.1 module is a godsend as there is only one PCIe x16 expansion slot (which would likely be reserved for your GPU).All the headers and sockets are logically and neatly laid out around the mobo which makes cable management a breeze.And on top of all the tech crammed into this tiny square, the mobo looks as sexy as h**ll, especially with the colourful holographic ROG STRIX logo on the m.2 heatsink.I've been running the mobo with a Ryzen 9 5900X CPU and an RTX 3070 GPU to display on a 32" 4K monitor for more than two months now and they've been running together as smooth as silk! Power management by the mobo is excellent. Chipset temperatures average about 50°C and never go over 90°C even under load (this, of course, depends on your cooling management).All in all, no regrets in choosing the Asus ROG STRIX B550i. Highly recommended!

Review:I’ve just upgraded my PC with the ASUS ROG Strix B650-A, and it’s been an amazing experience so far. This is my first time building with a Ryzen 5 processor, and this motherboard has made everything incredibly smooth.First Impressions:When I unboxed it, I was immediately impressed by the sleek design. The silver accents and the RGB lighting really make it stand out—it looks amazing in my case! It feels solid and well-made, which gave me confidence right from the start.Setup Experience:As someone who doesn’t have massive storage needs, the three M.2 slots are more than enough for me. Installing the components was straightforward, and the BIOS is super easy to navigate, even for someone who’s not a hardcore PC builder. It didn’t take long before my system was up and running.Performance:Paired with my Ryzen 5 processor, this board handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat. From gaming to casual multitasking, it’s fast, responsive, and reliable. I’m not a storage-heavy user, but I love the speed of my NVMe drive on this board—it’s made a noticeable difference in load times for games.Connectivity:The WiFi 6E is a fantastic addition. My online gaming sessions have been smooth with no lag, and the dual USB-C ports make connecting devices effortless. The PCIe 5.0 slot is a nice bonus for future upgrades as well.Final Thoughts:This motherboard is perfect for someone like me who’s building a solid mid-range gaming PC without going overboard. It’s easy to work with, looks great, and has all the features I need. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to build or upgrade a Ryzen system!