ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO - Motherboard

ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO arrives as a modern ATX gaming motherboard built for AMD Socket AM5 platforms and ready for next‑generation connectivity.

This board supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series processors on Socket AM5, delivering a flexible upgrade path for high‑performance CPUs. The AMD B850 chipset provides a balanced feature set for gamers and creators who want strong platform longevity.

Memory capability is a standout: four DIMM slots accept DDR5‑SDRAM in dual‑channel configuration with ECC and non‑ECC support, up to 256 GB total and up to 9,000 MHz (OC) memory clocks, enabling heavy multitasking, content creation and memory‑intensive workloads.

Storage options are plentiful with four M.2 slots (one supporting PCIe 5.0 x4) plus two SATA III connectors, allowing up to six drives and full RAID 0/1/5/10 support for performance and redundancy. The motherboard includes SATA cables and a quick installation guide to simplify setup.

Connectivity focuses on modern needs: Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) via a MediaTek MT7925 WLAN controller and Bluetooth 5.4, a 5 Gigabit Ethernet port, multiple USB ports including two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑C, HDMI 2.1 for up to 3840×2160 output, and a comprehensive audio solution with Realtek ALC4080 supporting 7.1 channels and S/PDIF out.

Cooling and power delivery are designed for reliability with passive cooling, dual 8‑pin EPS connectors, a 24‑pin ATX connector, two CPU fan headers, four chassis fan headers and a water‑pump header. RGB control is supported with three RGB LED headers and a Thunderbolt header is present for expansion.

The white ROG aesthetic and ATX form factor (305 × 244 mm) make it suitable for stylish builds, while two M.2 Gen4 and one M.2 Gen5 slot plus a PCIe Gen5 x16 and a Gen4 x16 slot provide ample expansion for GPUs and fast NVMe storage. UEFI AMI BIOS with 512 Mbit flash, Clear CMOS and BIOS Flashback buttons ease BIOS management.

Use cases: ideal for high‑end gaming rigs, streaming setups, content creation workstations and future‑proof builds that need top networking (Wi‑Fi 7 and 5Gb LAN), multiple fast NVMe drives, and strong memory capacity. Key selling points are AM5/DDR5 support, Wi‑Fi 7, PCIe 5.0 M.2, extensive I/O and robust power/cooling features.

• Socket AM5 for Ryzen 7000–9000
• DDR5 up to 256 GB and 9000 MHz (OC)
• Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 5Gb Ethernet
• Four M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0) and RAID support
• Realtek ALC4080 7.1 audio and HDMI 2.1