Refurbished ASUS ROG STRIX B850-E GAMING WiFi AM5 DDR5 PCIe 5.0 ATX Motherboard

ASUS ROG STRIX B850-E Gaming Wi-Fi AMD AM5 Motherboard

The ROG Strix B850-E Gaming Wi-Fi is engineered to harness the full potential of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors. Featuring PCIe 5.0 support, AI Overclocking, AI Networking II, and AEMP, setup is streamlined while performance is maximised. One USB4 Type-C port and Wi-Fi 7 with Realtek 5Gb Ethernet ensure top-tier connectivity, while robust heatsinks keep M.2 drives cool under heavy loads. This motherboard not only meets the demands of gaming and professional applications but also delivers the power and connectivity essential for advanced AI PC applications.

ASUS AI Intelligence

ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation. Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

AI Networking II

Armoury Crate's Traffic Monitor tracks your current Wi-Fi channel usage. Move to a less congested channel by clicking the “Channel Switch” button for improved network performance. Armoury Crate's Fast Check empowers users to rapidly detect Wi-Fi signal strength. Armoury Crate's Direction Finder helps users detect the optimal antenna orientation for achieving the best Wi-Fi signal strength. GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate for an even better user experience. GameFirst optimises networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time, based on intelligent algorithms designed for various application customisable usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms. The latest update includes dedicated support for NVIDIA® GeForce NOW to ensure the lowest latency possible during intense cloud gaming sessions. To provide a better user's experience, GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate.

EZ PC DIY

With PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, simply tilt the card toward the latching mechanism to automatically unlock it from the PCIe slot. This makes upgrades and maintenance easier than ever before. Users will no longer need to fiddle with a tricky latch or even press a button to release their graphics card from the slot. The M.2 heatsink features a convenient switch to quickly remove it, eliminating the need for tiny screws during SSD installation. Its strong locking mechanism also provides a snug contact surface, helping to ensure reliable heat dissipation for your SSD. The new Q-Latch design allows for tool-free installation or removal of M.2 SSDs with just one press. This new sliding M.2 latch design supports sizes 2242, 2260 and 2280 for easy device installation. With Q-Antenna, attaching a Wi-Fi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.

PCIe 5.0

Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B850-E offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support. The topmost x16 expansion slot is Gen 5-ready, and is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to bear the weight of the latest graphics cards. Three of the onboard M.2 slots are geared for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds thanks to its PCIe 5.0 interface, while all the rest can deliver still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers. Every M.2 slot is covered with substantial heatsinks to dispatch the heat of next-gen drives.

Power Design

1: Power Architecture
The VRM features 16+2+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 90 amps.

2: Alloy Chokes and Capacitors
Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

3: Dual ProCool Power Connectors
ProCool connectors are precision-built to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines.

4: Eight-Layer PCB
A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

Memory

For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the Strix B850-E is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits, courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI. ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimised frequency, timing and voltage profiles that you can effortlessly apply to unleash performance.

Cooling

Two thick VRM heatsinks are connected by a heatpipe, sharing cooling capacity across VRMs and providing ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors. An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted. Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.

Networking

The revolutionary Wi-Fi 7 is up to 4.8X times faster than standard Wi-Fi 6, thanks to tech like 320 MHz channels on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable Wi-Fi connection and lower latency, unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming, streaming and industrial IoT. L ow-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Realtek 5Gb Ethernet.

ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna

Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.

• Ready for Advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications.
• AMD AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors.
• Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II and AEMP to simplify setup and improve performance.
• ROG Strix Overclocking technologies: Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, Asynchronous Clock and PBO Enhancement.
• Robust Power Solution: 18+2+2 power solution rated for 110A per stage with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors.
• Optimised Thermal Design: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected with an L-shaped heatpipe.
• Latest M.2 Support: Three onboard PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots, and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with substantial cooling solutions.
• Abundant Connectivity: Dual USB4® Type-C ports, USB 20Gbps Type-C® rear I/O port with PD 3.0 up to 30W and USB Wattage Watcher, ten additional USB 10Gbps ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots, HDMI port.
• High-Performance Networking: On-board Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet.
• DIY Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED, Start button, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield.
• Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier and Dolby Atmos.
• Unmatched Personalisation: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, with three addressable Gen 2 headers.
• Renowned Software: ASUS DriverHub, ASUS GlideX, HWiNFO, Norton 360 for Gamers (60-day free trial), bundled 60-day AIDA64 Extreme trial subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard.