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ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming

Mini-ITX · DDR5 · 2 DIMMs · 10-phase VRM · 6E

Quality
65
VRM
41
Value
33
Amazon
$380
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming
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$380
Available Updated 3 days, 17 hours ago
Overall65.2
VRM41.0
Chipset81.0
Expansion / storage51.0
Connectivity65.0
Audio88.0
Quality / price32.6
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Written analysis

ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming at a glance

The ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming uses the Mini-ITX form factor, AM5 socket, and B650E-I chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR5 across 2 DIMM slots, with up to 96 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8000 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 41.0, placing the power delivery in the mid-range class. The board lists 10 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 10+1+2 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. It is a sensible match for mainstream processors, with conservative tuning on higher-power chips.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 51.0: focused on the essentials. The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots and 2 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2242, 2260, 2280. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 65.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.2 is included. The recorded USB provision is 8 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 88.0. This is a high-end onboard implementation using ROG SupremeFX ALC4080, Savitech SV3H712 AMP, suitable for good headsets, powered speakers, and everyday content work. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 65.20, a strong performance-class result. This is the practical sweet spot for a powerful gaming or productivity PC without paying for every flagship extra.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 32.6. The nearby-board comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming
Chipset / socket
B650E-I / AM5
Form factor
Mini-ITX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$380
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 17 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
10 (80 A)
Power design
10+1+2
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 2 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
96 GB / 8000 MT/s
Per DIMM
48 GB
XMP / EXPO
Not recorded
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 5
1

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
2242, 2260, 2280
SATA ports
2

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
No
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 8K@60Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2

Networking

Ethernet
Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
6E
Wi-Fi bandwidth
2x2
Bands
2.4/5/6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.2

Audio

Chipset
ROG SupremeFX ALC4080, Savitech SV3H712 AMP
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Un-buffered memory. Features AMD EXPO™ (EXTended Profiles for Overclocking) and OptiMem II. Supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 memory supports the On-Die ECC function.
Display notes
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications. The USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C port supports display outputs. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
Expansion notes
Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU
RAID
SATA / PCIe (['0', '1'])
Storage notes
AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1 and SATA RAID 0/1.
USB notes
The rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port supports DP Alt mode.
Audio notes
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound. 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. Features Audio Shielding, LED-illuminated audio jacks, and premium audio capacitors. The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio.
Networking notes
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.
Button notes
The motherboard includes a FlexKey button. It also has a Clear CMOS header, but not a dedicated button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 1 chassis · 1 ARGB · 1 RGB
Thermal sensors
1
Other headers
Front audio · System panel
Dimensions
17 cm x 17 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

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 HDMI® port***  
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™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot*
* 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™ 9000 & 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.

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

Internal I/O

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

Rear I/O

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

*The rear panel Lime (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.

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz 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.

Audio

ROG SupremeFX 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.

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 heatsink
- 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 header

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