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ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI Snow AMD motherboard

SKU CH-EP1D-RR7N9

Socket AM5 board for Ryzen 7000 CPUs with DDR5 to 6400 MT/s, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, 2.5 Gbps LAN, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type‑C

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD B650
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 6400+(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) /
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • Ready for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors with Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
  • Robust 12 + 2 power stages with 8 + 4 pin ProCool connectors for multi-core CPUs
  • Optimized thermal design using massive VRM heatsinks with airflow channels and thermal pads
  • Next-gen M.2 support: one PCIe 5.0 slot and two PCIe 4.0 slots, all heatsinked
  • Advanced connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5G LAN

Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 platform

This ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI Snow motherboard pairs the AMD B650 chipset with an AM5 socket for Ryzen 7000 series processors. Four DDR5 slots support up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode with EXPO profiles up to 6400+(OC). Three M.2 slots and four SATA ports provide storage expansion, while PCIe 4.0 x16 and two x1 slots handle graphics and add-in cards.

Robust VRM cooling and efficient networking

Twelve plus two power stages fed by 8-pin and 4-pin ProCool connectors sit under massive heatsinks with cut airflow channels and high-conductivity pads. Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and WiFi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2 manage wired and wireless traffic, while AI Networking optimises bandwidth allocation for gaming and streaming workloads.

AI noise cancellation and DTS audio suite

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation cleans microphone input and incoming voice chat in real time. The Realtek ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier delivers 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 7.1 surround through five rear audio jacks, enhanced by DTS Sound Unbound for spatial positioning in supported titles.

Highlights

  • Ready for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors with Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
  • Robust 12 + 2 power stages with 8 + 4 pin ProCool connectors for multi-core CPUs
  • Optimized thermal design using massive VRM heatsinks with airflow channels and thermal pads
  • Next-gen M.2 support: one PCIe 5.0 slot and two PCIe 4.0 slots, all heatsinked
  • Advanced connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5G LAN

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG
ModelSTRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI Snow
CPU Socket TypeAM5
CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series
ChipsetAMD B650
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 6400+(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200 / 5000 / 4800
* 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
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedYes
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
Memory FeatureSupports AMD EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
OptiMem II
PCI Express 4.0 x16AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
AMD B650 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)*
* PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) from AMD B650 Chipset shares bandwidth with M.2_3.
PCI Express x12 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x1 slots
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2AMD Ryzen 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)
AMD B650 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)**
** M.2_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode). When PCIEx16_2 slot is operating, M.2_3 will be disabled.
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC4080
Audio ChannelsROG 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
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.
BluetoothBluetooth v5.2
Back I/O Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Storage related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 header
1 x AURA RGB headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt header
1 x COM_DEBUG header
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
Windows 11Supported
FeaturesExtreme Engine Digi+
- 5K Black Metallic Capacitors
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- 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 headers

Questions about this item

How do I install a CPU into the AM5 (LGA 1718) socket without bending pins?

Lift the retention arm, align the gold triangle on the Ryzen 7000 processor with the socket marker, place it gently without pressure, lower the arm and secure the lever; the CPU pins are on the socket, not the chip, so never force insertion

What component will need replacement first under continuous heavy VRM loads?

The 12+2 power stage VRM uses alloy chokes and durable capacitors rated for high temperatures; thermal pads and heatsinks manage heat, but sustained overclocking can degrade capacitors before other parts

Which thermal limit appears first when all three M.2 slots run sustained writes?

M.2_1 runs at PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 at PCIe 4.0 x4, and M.2_3 shares chipset bandwidth with the second x16 slot; the shared M.2_3 heatsink saturates first under combined heavy I/O

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