ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO AM5 ATX Gaming Motherboard

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<p><strong>AMD Ryzen-ready power delivery | Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gb Ethernet connectivity | PCIe 5.0 and quad M.2 storage | AI-assisted performance tuning | Studio-grade SupremeFX audio</strong></p> <h3>Quick Specs</h3> <ul> <li>Unleash next-gen AMD Ryzen performance with a robust 16+2+2 power stage design rated for up to 80A per stage</li> <li>Connect faster with onboard Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gb Ethernet built in as standard</li> <li>Future-proof your rig with PCIe 5.0 support and four M.2 slots for ultra-fast storage expansion</li> <li>Immerse yourself in studio-grade sound courtesy of ROG SupremeFX audio with Dolby Atmos</li> <li>Build and maintain your system with ease using tool-free M.2 installation and one-touch BIOS controls</li> </ul> <h3>Engineered for AMD Ryzen Domination</h3> <p>The ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO is built for gamers and builders assembling an AM5 platform who refuse to compromise on stability or speed. Supporting AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors on the AMD B850 chipset, this ATX motherboard pairs serious power delivery with next-generation connectivity, giving your build the foundation it needs to handle demanding games and AI-assisted workloads alike.</p> <h3>Power That Doesn't Back Down</h3> <p>Tired of motherboards that throttle under sustained load? The ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO answers with a 16+2+2 power stage design, each stage rated to handle up to 80A, backed by dual ProCool power connectors for a secure, high-current link to your PSU. This robust power solution is built to support the full performance ceiling of AMD Ryzen processors, whether you're pushing frame rates in the latest titles or running local AI workloads.</p> <h3>Connectivity Built for the Future</h3> <p>Onboard Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) 2x2 delivers faster, more stable wireless performance than previous generations, while a dedicated 5Gb Ethernet port keeps wired connections quick and low-latency for online gaming and large file transfers. Round out your connectivity with an extensive rear I/O layout — including 10Gbps and 5Gbps USB ports across Type-A and Type-C — plus full end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support for your graphics card, so every peripheral and expansion card gets the bandwidth it needs.</p> <h3>Smarter Cooling, Faster Storage</h3> <p>With four M.2 slots covered by dedicated heatsinks and a supporting backplate, this motherboard keeps next-generation NVMe drives cool and consistent under sustained transfers, even as you fill out your storage array with PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 drives. ASUS Q-Design features like tool-free M.2 Q-Latch and Q-Slide mechanisms make installing and swapping drives simple, while onboard Clear CMOS and BIOS FlashBack buttons mean troubleshooting and BIOS updates never require you to dig for jumpers or a spare CPU.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>16+2+2 power stage design rated for up to 80A per stage, with dual ProCool power connectors for stable, high-current delivery</li> <li>AMD Socket AM5 support for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors on the AMD B850 chipset</li> <li>Onboard Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) 2x2 paired with 5Gb Ethernet for fast, reliable wired and wireless networking</li> <li>Four M.2 slots across PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 interfaces, each protected by dedicated heatsinks and a supporting backplate</li> <li>PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot for full end-to-end support of the latest graphics cards</li> <li>Extensive rear I/O with USB 10Gbps and 5Gbps ports across Type-A and Type-C connectors</li> <li>ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 audio codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier and Dolby Atmos support for immersive sound</li> <li>Tool-free M.2 Q-Latch and Q-Slide installation plus Clear CMOS and BIOS FlashBack buttons for hassle-free maintenance</li> </ul> <h3>Specifications</h3> <ul> <li>Socket: AM5</li> <li>Chipset: AMD B850</li> <li>Form Factor: ATX</li> <li>Memory Type: DDR5</li> <li>Memory Slots: 4</li> <li>Max Memory: 256 GB</li> <li>M.2 Slots: 4</li> <li>PCIe Version: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), PCIe 4.0 x16 (Chipset)</li> <li>Onboard Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) 2x2</li> <li>LAN Speed: 5Gb Ethernet</li> <li>Rear USB Ports: 4 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (2 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C),6 x USB 5Gbps port(s) (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C),2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)</li> <li>Colour: Black</li> <li>Warranty: 36 months</li> <li>Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm</li> </ul> <h3>What's in the Box</h3> <ul> <li>1 x ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO Motherboard</li> <li>2 x SATA 6Gb/s Cable</li> <li>1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna</li> <li>1 x Cable Ties Package</li> <li>1 x M.2 Q-Latch Package</li> <li>1 x M.2 Q-Slide Package</li> <li>1 x ROG Key Chain</li> <li>1 x ROG Strix Stickers</li> <li>3 x M.2 Rubber</li> <li>1 x M.2 Backplate Rubber Package</li> <li>1 x Quick Start Guide</li> </ul> <h3>Why ASUS</h3> <p>ASUS Republic of Gamers has spent decades engineering motherboards that push AMD platforms to their limits, and the ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO carries that legacy forward. Built for South African gamers and PC builders who demand reliability under pressure, it backs its bold performance claims with server-grade engineering you can trust.</p>