The ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi integrates cutting-edge technology into a sleek mini-ITX form factor. It features PCIe® 5.0 slots for graphics and storage, dual-channel DDR5 slots and robust power delivery for top-tier gaming and heavy workloads. Meanwhile, advanced cooling solutions maintain peak performance, and WiFi 7 ensures ultra-fast connectivity. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.
CPU
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
Chipset
Memory
Supports up to 8400+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
** Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics
1 x USB 10Gbps ports support USB Type-C® display outputs****
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
****Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a
***** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Q-Release Slim
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with Q-Rlease Slim
– To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.
Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD Ryzen™ 7000 & 9000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0×4 mode)
M.2_2 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0×4 mode)
M.2_2 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*
* Specifications vary by CPU types.
Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth
2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth® v5.4****Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®)
5 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 5 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps
1 x USB 5Gbps header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
Audio
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
– Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Audio Features
– SupremeFX Shielding Technology
– Savitech SV3H712 AMP
– Rear optical S/PDIF out port
– Premium audio capacitors
– Audio cover
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
** The LINE OUT port on the rear panel 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 or use a USB interface audio device.
Back Panel I/O Ports
5 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x FlexKey button