ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING
The ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING motherboard, with its AMD B550 chipset and AM4 socket, brings advanced features from the higher-end ROG Strix X570 series, including support for the modern PCIe 4.0 standard. A robust power delivery system with twelve power stages for the processor and two for other components ensures stable operation for third-generation AMD Ryzen processors, while efficient cooling with massive VRM and M.2 drive heatsinks maintains optimal temperatures even under heavy load. This ATX motherboard offers four DDR4 slots with overclocking support up to 4800MHz thanks to ASUS OptiMem II technology, two M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0, six SATA III ports, and a comprehensive port selection including an Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet connector for fast network connectivity.
Key features of the ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING motherboard
- AMD AM4 socket with B550 chipset, support for 3rd gen AMD Ryzen processors, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and two M.2 slots including one with a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface
- Robust 12+2 phase power delivery with a ProCool connector, doubled power stages and premium alloy chokes for stable performance and efficiency
- Dual-channel DDR4 memory with ASUS OptiMem II technology, and four DIMM slots for flexible memory configuration and optimised signal paths
- Comprehensive cooling with heatsinks for the VRM and chipset, two M.2 heatsinks, and several 4-pin PWM fan connectors including a dedicated AIO pump connector
- SupremeFX S1220A audio codec with dual op-amps, 32–600Ω impedance detection technology, AI noise cancellation, and DTS Sound Unbound support
- Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.2, BIOS FlashBack button and Aura Sync RGB lighting
A high-performance foundation for demanding builds
The motherboard uses a ProCool power connector with precise contact for lower impedance and better heat dissipation, while the ASUS DIGI+ Power Control digital power management enables precise voltage tuning for maximum system efficiency. Twelve power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs with drivers into a single package that delivers the power and efficiency required by AMD processors. High-quality chokes and capacitors withstand extreme temperatures and deliver up to 110% better performance than the industry standard. The six-layer PCB ensures the stability and reliability of the entire platform.
Comprehensive cooling and fan control
A massive VRM heatsink with a large contact area for MOSFETs and chokes efficiently dissipates heat from the power circuits, while two M.2 drive heatsinks maintain an optimal operating temperature, ensuring consistent performance and storage reliability. A dedicated header for AIO liquid cooling and a pair of PWM/DC headers for CPU coolers provide flexible cooling options. All fan connectors support automatic detection of PWM or DC mode and can be configured via Fan Xpert 4 software or directly in the UEFI BIOS to customise cooling performance to your individual needs.
Port selection and connectivity
The rear panel offers two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports including one Type-C, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and an Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port for data transfer speeds 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet. Video outputs include DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.1 with support for 4K resolution at 60Hz. The audio section, featuring the SupremeFX S1220A chip, provides eight channels, an optical S/PDIF output, and five audio jacks, with the two front outputs equipped with op-amps for high-quality sound for headphones with 32–600Ω impedance.
Port selection
Storage
- SATA III ports: 6
- M.2 slots: 2
- M.2 Slot - 1× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- M.2 Slot - 1× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen3
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 1
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort 1.2
- Graphics outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Codec: SupremeFX S1220A
- Rear connectors: 5× 3.5mm, Optical S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: BIOS FlashBack button
- Power: 24-pin, 1× 8-pin, 1× 4-pin
- Cooling: number of PWM FAN (4-pin) - 5, Water pump - 4-pin
- Internal: Addressable Gen 2 RGB header, 2× AURA RGB headers, Temperature sensors, Thunderbolt header
Specifications
Socket and chipset
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| Code: | ACb550rsfgw |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
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| Manufacturer information |
ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. 1F.,No.15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Tel: +886-2-2890-7798 https://gr.asus.com/ProductSafety ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Harkortstrasse 21-23 40880 Ratingen Germany, Europe Email: [email protected] ASUS COMPUTER GmbH, Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany, Europe, [email protected] ASUS is a symbol of the growth of Taiwan's economy. The firm's beginnings date back to April 2, 1989, when as a small manufacturer of motherboards began his work with a few employees. Today, Asus employs more than 12,500 employees worldwide. ASUS products can be found in almost every category of the information technology marketplace. ASUS is focused on desktops, laptops, phones, optical drives and components. In the manufacture of motherboards, the company is now the dominant player with a staggering 40% market share.
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