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Brand | ASUS |
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Series | ROG |
Model | STRIX B550-I GAMING |
CPU Socket Type | AM4 |
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CPU Type | BIOS update might require for AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Refer to ASUS website for CPU support list. |
Chipset | AMD B550 |
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Number of Memory Slots | 2x288pin (DDR4) |
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Memory Standard | DDR4 5000(O.C.)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). |
Maximum Memory Supported | 64GB |
Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
PCI Express 4.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16) |
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SATA 6Gb/s | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
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M.2 | 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD B550 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) |
SATA RAID | 0/1/10 |
Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic 1 x DisplayPort 1.4* 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz)* * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. |
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Audio Chipset | ROG SupremeFX Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A |
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Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 7.1-Channel audio. |
LAN Chipset | Intel I225-V |
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Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
Wireless LAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO Supports up to 2.4/5GHz transfer speed Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.1 * Bluetooth 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later. |
Back I/O Ports | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 1 x USB 2.0 port 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x audio USB Type-C) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks |
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Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front panel connector (suppports USB Type-C) 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 |
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Other Connectors | Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-Pin AIO_Pump header 1 x 4-Pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-Pin Chassis Fan header 1 x VRM heatsink Fan header Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x Speaker header 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header |
Form Factor | Mini ITX |
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LED Lighting | RGB |
Dimensions (W x L) | 6.7" x 6.7" |
Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector |
Windows 11 | Supported |
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Features | Software Features: ROG Exclusive Software - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - DTS Sound Unbound - Overwolf - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync -AI Noise Cancelling Microphone AI Suite 3: - 5-way Optimization TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo APP - EZ update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey ASUS Special Features: Aura Sync - Standard RGB header(s) - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-CODE - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS Flashback button - BIOS FlashBack LED - Clear CMOS header - Procool - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot Rear audio USB Type-C connector BIOS: 256MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit |
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Package Contents | Accessories: Cables 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x ROG audio USB Type-C cable 1 x Panel Cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x Cable ties pack 2 x M.2 SSD screw packages 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 mounting kit 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual |
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Date First Available | June 12, 2020 |
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Pros: - Sleek, minimal, all-black build. Looks great. - Very little "gamer" RGB junk. - Worked out-of-the-box with R7 3700X. - Board comes with a power switch header cable with extender pins so you don't have to wire up the power/HDD LED pins individually. Loved this!
Cons: None so far!
Overall Review: I've been using this board for 2 weeks in my new NCASE M1 / Ryzen 3700X build. I was concerned about the little VRM fan making noise, but so far it doesn't run during regular desktop use. It might run during games, but the GPU and CPU fans spin up and I wouldn't be able to hear it anyway. System runs cool and quiet, silent unless gaming! Very happy. - I removed the SSD heat spreader, that's not needed. - Some pins are tight, but that's to be expected.
Pros: -Easy to use BIOS -Heavy and sturdy construction -Looks great -VRM fan is quiet -The sound chip blows my old motherboard's out of the water -Illuminated rear audio ports are a neat feature -The included front panel breakout cable was easily my favorite feature. It really simplified the install. -Error code lights
Cons: -Bluetooth completely disappeared after just a few days of use -The bundled Armoury Crate software isn't really helpful. Most of the drivers are outdated and the extra software it wants you to install is useless bloatware. -The I/O cover plate's padding is extremely thick. I had to force the motherboard into it to get the mounting screw holes to line up and the I/O cover actually bulges out of the back of my case slightly. -The manual does not explain any of the BIOS features like my old Gigabyte board did
Overall Review: Despite it's price being a bit more than other Mini-ITX B550 options, I chose this board because it checked all of the boxes as far as features go. Upon receipt, the first thing I noticed was how heavy it is. It felt really solid and well made and came with a lot of extras (4 SATA cables, RGB cable, extra M.2 mounting hardware, and a breakout cable for the front panel connections). I paired it with a Ryzen 7 3700X and 16GB of Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600 CL16 RAM. There is a generous amount of room on all sides for a large CPU air cooler. My Noctua NH-U12S fit with a good bit of room to spare and no RAM clearance issues. The BIOS is pretty intuitive, even in Advanced Mode, and I had no trouble getting it set up. D.O.C.P. and PBO worked as advertised with no crashes. I've only noticed noise from the board's chipset fan once, and that was when the computer was asleep. I was prompted to install Asus Armoury Crate upon first boot. I quickly found that the drivers it offered me were outdated as Windows Update promptly updated all of them again. I also tried out the GameFirst VI app it offered me. The app blocked my connection to multiplayer games' servers and I couldn't even log in to the games until I uninstalled it. A few days later my Bluetooth icon disappeared and Bluetooth was gone in Device Manager too. I tried everything I could think of (uninstalling/reinstalling the driver, disabling/reenabling it in the BIOS, Windows troubleshooter, repairing Windows, reinstalling Windows) to no avail. Windows troubleshooter says the board has no Bluetooth capabilities... bummer. I do have a USB Bluetooth dongle I can use for my phone/Dynamic Lock and I can always plug in my controller, but I did pay for a board that already had Bluetooth to use these features... I haven't decided yet if I'm going to try and replace it again (first one arrived damaged) since the process took so long.
Pros: - Great looks - USB C front panel connector - Can install 2 m2 ssds - Wifi 6
Cons: - Only 4 usb type A ports - Bios is semi sluggish feeling
Overall Review: Great board, love the features and look of the board. I really wish it had more than 4 usb type a ports. I would have purchased the x570 version of this board but it didn't have the USB type C front panel connector.
Pros: - Easy installation - Good VRM
Cons: - Not now, will update in one month
Overall Review: Great motherboard for itx build
Pros: - easy installation (good locations for ports) - works flawlessly for me - perfectly stable so far
Cons: - pricey (go for X570-I if available because the price difference is insignificant - I only bought this one because the higher end one wasn't available at that time) Some minor ones: - might be the case's fault, but the ports shield is 1-2 mm too far from the board and it's not trivial to plug in the USB-C port (needs some pushing around the shield) - software support (Armory Crate) spins forever while installing drivers; had to install them manually
Overall Review: I value quality and stability and this board has proven to have them both.
Pros: Great board, had 0 issues with first post, was worried when i seen reviews stating issues with gen3 riser cable, i used a case that uses the gen3 and had 0 issues. Bios is good, pretty standard. Very well labeled.
Cons: -Not many usb ports so if u need tons go a step up to the x570-i Hd audio port placement is terrible Antenna is really cheap feeling for a very expensive Mobo
Overall Review: Its a solid board and i highly recommend it
Pros: Plenty of headersPlenty of VRM horsepower for stock 3600 (kind of an overkill)
Cons: Location of 9 Pin Front panel audio header.
Overall Review: Not the cheapest, but plenty of support fot my ITX build. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C header: Check Separate CPU, Chasis, AIP headers: CheckNow, be warned about the location of the front panel 9 pin audio header. You must remove the m.2 heat sink, the two part VRM heat sink cover, etc. in order to access it. So I strongly suggest to either get a cable extension to connect it, or a case with ample room to do this surgery with tiny screws. Or of course, give up. The irony is that the motherboard comes with a cable extension for the power switch, HD/power LED and reset button, which is easily accessible, but not for the audio header which is not. Go figure. Not giving it five stars for this reason.Enabling DOCP (XMP), is a bit tidiuos since you need to know what you are doing when maxing your memory clock speed..Other than that, so far so good
Pros: -Vrms have no trouble with an enhanced 3900x -Silent vrm fan (I've never heard it turn on) -Easy to use bios -Troubleshooting leds were a LIFESAVER (I'll never buy a board without them) -No memory issues (32GB at 3200MHz cl16)
Cons: -Onboard audio driver conflicts with userbenchmark, so you cant use that for troubleshooting (until realtek works out the issue anyway) -Chonky non-magnetic wifi antenna (works fine, just looks and feels cheap) -TIGHT m.2 screws (only an issue if you try to install m.2 inside the case) -Most included software utilities are pretty useless, but that's news to nobody IMPORTANT WARNING -used the gen3 pcie riser that came with my case (Phanteks shift air) and a 5600xt. The board does not post in this configuration. Needed to use an rx580 to get into bios and change the main pcie slot to gen 3 speed from "auto". Updating the bios brought the no post issue back so I had to grab the rx580 again. This isn't really an issue with the board, but it would be really helpful if future motherboards would try connecting to the gpu at gen3 speed after failing to do so at gen4 speed.
Overall Review: I recommend this board only if you are using a non-sandwich style case (without any PCIe riser cables.) Not everyone has an old gpu lying around, and PCIe4 does not have the same signal integrity that gen3 had. Only use certified gen4 riser cables with this board.