The Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI is a mid-range motherboard aimed at budget-conscious gamers who want to make minimal compromises. The board offers plenty of USB ports with a 20Gbps USB-C on the front, high-quality audio, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, and a premium look typical of ROG Strix. It features a robust construction with an 8-layer PCB and brushed VRM heatsinks that provide cooling. Additionally, the board’s RGB lighting highlights the ROG logo, and additional heatsinks cover the chipset and M.2 slots for good thermal management. This is a motherboard with understated aesthetics and features that fit most gaming setups.
Design of the Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI
The Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI supports AMD Ryzen AM5 processors thanks to its 14+2 phase power supply using 80A MOSFETs. This motherboard is capable of handling CPUs such as the Ryzen 9 7950X even when overclocked. This board can accommodate up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM (officially 6400+ MHz in OC) with proven stability on DDR5-5600 and 6000 kits. In addition, the BIOS offers precise control of memory timings for advanced users. As for the VRM, its efficiency allows it to maintain optimal temperatures in all conditions. In terms of connectors, the board offers everything you need. It notably offers seven 4-pin fan/pump headers (PWM/DC support, 1A max). It integrates RGB connectors (3-pin ARGB + 4-pin RGB) controllable via Aura Sync and more.
Audio, expansion, storage and rear I/O
On this model, the manufacturer offers a high-end audio solution with the Realtek ALC4080 codec (ROG Supreme FX). Along with the latter, there is a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier and dedicated audio capacitors that complete the package. All this results in superior sound quality compared to most competing models in this price range. There are also four expansion slots: a reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Q-Release button, a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. Three M.2 slots are present, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4. All are compatible with SSDs up to 80 mm. As for connectivity, there are twelve USB ports (including two Type-C 20/10 Gbps), HDMI/DisplayPort video outputs and a BIOS Flashback button.
Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI BIOS Overview
The Asus ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi’s BIOS adopts a typical ROG interface. EZ mode provides a clear overview of components (CPU, RAM, storage). It includes an EZ Tuning button for automatic overclocking. There’s also an advanced section that groups all settings under logical tabs. Among these, there’s Ai Tweaker for overclocking (voltages, RAM timings), Advanced for hardware configuration, and Monitor for temperature and fan monitoring. The Q-Fan menu allows you to easily customize fan curves. In addition, Asus offers Armoury Crate to control the entire system from Windows. This tool centralizes RGB control (via Aura Sync with 9 preset effects), fan management (Fan Expert 4 with 4 profiles), and component monitoring.
Verdict
The Asus ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard is positioned in the mid-range. It displays an elegant aesthetic typical of the Strix series. It also offers excellent compatibility with powerful processors, generous connectivity and numerous USB ports. The board also has a premium audio solution and Intel network connectivity including Wi-Fi 6E. Asus positions this board slightly above competitors like the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Pro AX or the MSI MPG B650 Edge Wi-Fi . Indeed, a little more expensive, it stands out for its ROG design and its solid performance in both productivity and gaming. All this makes it an interesting option for some gamers who are looking for a motherboard that is not too expensive, but sufficiently powerful.