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ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync)

ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync)

ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync) ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync)
$ 209.99

Score By Feature

Based on 506 ratings
Easy to use
8.98
For gaming
8.88
Stability
8.98
Tech Support
8.49
Value for money
8.29

OveReview Final Score

How Our Score Is Calculated

Product Description

A AMD AM4 socket and an AMD PCIe 4 card. CPUs with Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 are optimally paired with AMD's 3rd Gen Ryzen processors
With in-house 16+2 DrMOS power stages, along with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors, this board provides reliable power for AMD CPUs with high core counts
The ASUS Stack Cool 3+ design features heatsinks for controlling the VRM and PCH to ensure your PC operates reliably even under heavy load by enhancing the passive cooling capacity of
IEEE 11ax), and Bluetooth version 5. The first and second are the same. ASUS LANGuard protects your network with 5 Gb
Support for HDMI 2 is the best gaming connectivity. There are two types of DisplayPort DP1 (4K@60HZ) and DisplayPort 3. The output is dual M with two outputs. (NVMe SSD) One slot is PCIe 4, the other is NVMe SSD. It has a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port. A Gen 2 Type-C connector is located on the front panel, and USB 3.0 is available as well. A Gen 2 Type-C port and two Gen 2 Type-A ports
gaming audio and noise canceling mic technology Using a SupremeFX S1220A codec that works with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III for immersive audio, we take your gaming experience to the next level. You'll be able to communicate clearly with ASUS' AI Noise Cancelling Mic.
The ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting feature, including the addressable Gen 2 RGB header for greater customization, will bring a unique level of personalization to your desktop based on your taste.
In case you have a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU, make sure the BIOS is up to date. The latest BIOS can be downloaded from the ASUS website by searching for the motherboard model name, then clicking on the Support tab, Drivers and Tools, and then BIOS & Firmware.

Questions & Answers

Is Audio type C the same as Audio type A?

A control chip in an S210 automatically detects the type of connected device. Thus, it can be used to connect Type-A as well as Type-B devices, according to the description above. As needed, USB connectivity is available for audio devices connected to USB type C. Accordingly, it appears to be functioning as the USB C port on most smartphones, meaning that it can be used to transfer data or record audio.

The vrm fan is another name for the chipset fan, or is it used for something else? Are there instances where it will appear without you OC-ing?

Not the chipset, but the voltage regulator modules are cooled by the VRM fan. the best of my knowledge, it is always on, but I am not able to As long as I have enough airflow running over the board, I keep the 3900X pretty cool with no OC. Here's what I hope will help you.

Are you able to use this out of the box with the 5900X? This is the first time I've bought this, and don't want to deal with updating the bios. ?

AMD 5000 series CPUs are fully compatible with the B550 chipset without the need to upgrade the BIOS.

The intel 2 chipset is now shipped with this motherboard. An I225 with 5 GB of memory How does revision 3 of the revision 1/2 network adapter resolve problems people had?

A cat5 cable has been run throughout my house and I have two PCs with ASUS ROG B 550-based graphics cards So far, there have been no problems. keep them on 24 hours a day. The system has been working for approximately two months without a single problem

Selected User Reviews For ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync)

The motherboard I used is a B550
5/5

I plugged it in and it I did not have to mess around with the RAM and reseat it or anything fun like that. It seems to work perfectly in an NZXT H1. I'm not sure what to do with my life now.
Put it in an NZXT H1. It is still early to test all the functionality, but I will update you as soon as possible. I was getting about 420 Mbps down with AC wifi, but I don't have a lightning connection. The AMD 3700x processor provides a comprehensive set of features Using a 1060 6GB chip it computed the result Sabrent TLC nvme was displayed There was a storage unit.

Jovanni Finley
Jovanni Finley
| Jan 08, 2021
The quality of Asus' products isn't up to my expectations
3/5

of all, it is my pleasure to say I have been a devotee of Asus ever since I built my first computer ten Several key aspects of this motherboard fall short of my expectations. Upon receiving my first board, I returned it because the chipset temperature went up to over 90 degrees C under load, and to an idle temperature of around 75 degrees. Despite the fact that the CPU and GPU are air cooled, I found them to stay extremely cool even under load, so there was no issue with airflow. Compared with the first board I received, the second is a far superior product, although the chipset is still THE hot component (it can be found running around 75 degrees C now when under load, while the GPU runs towards 75 as well, while the CPU is mid to high If they are using poor quality thermal pads or not getting the heat sink as tight as they should, I would guess either the thermal pads or the heat sink are not as good as they should be (I tightened the board to confirm and found one of the screws was looser than I would have expected). * * 2. I also have a problem with the rear IO shield on the board. Since the USB C ports in the rear do not lock nearly as tightly as a regular USB port, any cable that you insert will push out of the foam filled rear IO port, so I will have to cut down the rear IO shield to fit my It would be best if Asus had had the USB C ports stick out a little so the cable can be inserted with a little pressure from the IO shield if they were going to go this If I had it to do over again, I would have returned my first board for a refund and purchased either a MSI board or an ASRock board (Gigabyte boards do not have a front USB C header, so what I'm suggesting doesn't apply to me). This board was tempted to be returned a second time due to the USB C problem, however it is so hard to reassemble a small ITX board that it did not seem to be.

Rebecca Garner
Rebecca Garner
| Feb 09, 2021
The BIOS cannot be accessed and the flash cannot be done
3/5

I got SOLID PIZZA when I booted it for the first time. I had the option of either F2, or DEL, in order to access the UEFI BIOS. There were no responses when I pressed these keys. It did not work when I re-set the CMOS. The CMOS battery was unplugged and the CMOS was reset again, with no apparent result. I then decided to put a new BIOS file on a USB stick, plugged that in, turned it on, and I was shocked to find out how well it worked! Getting to the BIOS was the last step. A flash of the BIOS was then attempted. My "security verification failed" message happened from a file that I downloaded DIRECTLY from ASUS's website. After that, the PC froze, shut down, and now I don't even get a post-boot An LED glares at me from afar. It is the first time I have had this bad of an issue after building a lot of machines. In spite of the ease of the build, it has now become This is the most recent edit My ASUS motherboard did work with my components after I switched to a Gigabyte. This confirms what I noticed, that the problem was definitely with the motherboard. I will never buy another ASUS motherboard again.

Leilany Burns
Leilany Burns
| Aug 21, 2020
You'll get a lot of performance out of your SFF mATX or mITX The first thing to note is that based on some reviews it appears some people were not able to POST the first time around
5/5

Prior to starting my build, I preemptively cleared the CMOS and BIOS memory. It is a simple task that should be done with every brand new motherboard, yet one does not always remember to do it. The loaded profile/timings from the installed memory during testing might still remain on your computer, which could result in conflicts with your particular setup because they have been put through QC testing. The chances of it being placed in such a situation are less). you should consider whether this might be an issue for you and do your own due diligence. It's hard for me to assess how much weight and validity these critiques have, and I believe its phase configuration is appropriate for its B550 - my experience with it With an I Gaming system, Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600mhz CL16 memory and an XFX 3700X are selected. Three out of three is a great combination. As well as the Samsung PM981 M I added. Taking advantage of the dual NVMe SSDs provided by this board, it boasts a heatsink design. You could build a very similar build, sans choice of GPU, by using that hardware, if you're trying to build a similar Xbox Series X build. In light of the GPU shortage, the system is currently housing an RX 580 8GB while it is being tested, but soon a 1080 Ti that I have in my other system will be installed. In part, I am an agnostic double-atheist in part, I am a libertarian When it comes to hardware vendors, they act as agents. In the past few weeks, I have not encountered a single issue with the configuration, and it has been 100% stable. However, I noticed that the XMP profile is not loaded by default (that's usually the case with most motherboards, but I have seen them load automatically in the past), so be sure to do some changes to your BIOS under the Ai Tweaker section. The purchase was all in all a good one.

Millie Bird
Millie Bird
| Nov 23, 2020
Waste of time and money
3/5

This $300 pile of crap is worthless. The computer won't boot past the bios and I'm highly annoyed by it. A stock of MSI should be available.

Boston Benson
Boston Benson
| Mar 19, 2021
There is a lack of quality control
3/5

In spite of installing this mobo along with my other components, I received an error message when trying to boot into Having checked the memory, hard drive, CPU, etc. for hours, the problem ultimately came down to the motherboard. As an end-user, I had to clear the CMOS, which was relatively easy to do, but as a brand new product, Asus should be more aware of the quality control of their products. The PC works great now that it is booting up, and I am happy to hear that my rig is working again. It has been a long day of troubleshooting for you,.

Ensley Henson
Ensley Henson
| Mar 03, 2021

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