The ROG Strix motherboards offer comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and even all-in-one liquid coolers. Users can assign three configurable temperature sensors to each connector for monitoring. This can be done either through Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI. Whether the system is cooled by air or water, the auto-tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click of the mouse. Additionally, there is an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds below the default minimum setting, allowing the system to remain whisper-quiet during light tasks.
The ROG Strix B450-F Gaming motherboard provides more than enough power for Ryzen processor cores, along with cooling, memory, and connectivity options for a wide range of hardware components. This allows you to build your system exactly as you want it—whether on a tight budget or with high-end components for the highest demands. Numerous design variations, customization options, extensive validation lists, and a wide variety of industry components make building and personalizing a gaming system with the ROG Strix B450-F Gaming easier than ever before.
Mainboard features | S/PDIF header |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4x |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (2x), S-ATA III (6x) |
Item number | 9346436 |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | Motherboards |
Manufacturer no. | 90MB0YS0-M0EAY0 |
Release date | 5.8.2018 |
Sales rank in Category Motherboards | 188 of 993 |
Form factor | ATX |
Socket | AM4 |
Chipset | AMD B450 |
Mainboard features | S/PDIF header |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
Memory form factor | DIMM |
Number of pins | 288x |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4x |
Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB |
Memory chip | DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666, DDR4-3000 |
Max. RAM OC | 3466 MHz |
Supported memory speed | 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2800 MHz, 2933 MHz, 3000 MHz, 3200 MHz |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
RAM buffer | Unbuffered |
Video connections | DisplayPort (1x), HDMI (1x) |
Video connection version | Display port 1.2, HDMI 2.0b |
Multi-GPU technology | AMD CrossfireX |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
Ethernet controller brand | Intel |
Ethernet controller | Intel I211AT |
Max. port speed | 1 Gbit/s |
Chip | Realtek S1220A |
Audio channel | 7.1 Channel |
Audio Connections | Coaxial S/PDIF (1x), Jack 3.5mm (5x) |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (2x), S-ATA III (6x) |
Expansion slot | PCI Express x1 (3x), PCI Express x16 (3x) |
PCI express version (max.) | 3 |
Number of fan connector | 4 |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (6x), USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (6x), USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 (2x) |
Power connectors | 24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V |
Country of origin | Taiwan |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 2360.94 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 5.45 |
Scope of delivery | 4 SATA 6Gb/s cable, User manual |
Length | 244 mm |
Width | 244 mm |
Height | 305 mm |
Weight | 1540 g |
Length | 34 cm |
Width | 28 cm |
Height | 7 cm |
Weight | 900 g |
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