Asus rog strix b450 - Reviews 2024

We continue with the landing of the new mid-range motherboards for the AM4 platform, that is, those based on the B450 chipset that allows us to offer products with exceptional characteristics at very competitive prices. This time we have in our test bench the Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING, a model that seeks to offer excellent quality, as well as very careful aesthetics, as is usual in this series from the manufacturer based in Taiwan.

Ready to see our analysis? Will it live up to user expectations? Let's start!

First of all, we thank Asus for the trust placed in giving us the product for analysis.

Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING technical characteristics

Unboxing and design

The first aspect to analyze of the Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING, is the presentation of this motherboard. Here we do not see any surprises, because as usual, we find a cardboard box with a colorful design and excellent print quality.

Asus always takes care of all kinds of details, and presentation is not something that such a prestigious brand can ignore. Inside the box we find two compartments, an upper one with the base plate packed in an anti-static bag, and a lower one that contains all the accessories wrapped in plastic bags to prevent damage.

Your bundle is made up of:

Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING motherboard Instruction Manual Quick Guide CD with drivers and applications SAT Wiring Screws for installing M.2 storage SATA Wiring and miscellaneous.

Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING is a motherboard based on an ATX form factor, preferred by most users, and that allows you to mount a large number of slots and connection ports on your PCB. The PCB maintains the black and gray aesthetics of the series, and is manufactured with high quality materials to ensure good durability. Before going into greater detail, for the most curious, we leave you a picture of the back area.

Of course you have the AMD socket AM4, which is compatible with Ryzen and Bristol Ridge processors. The B450 chipset guarantees compatibility with all of them without the need to update the BIOS, something that always comes in handy to avoid the need to have a compatible processor beforehand to do the update. Recall that the AM4 platform has the pins on the processor and not on the motherboard, making the socket less delicate to manipulate.

The processor is powered by an 8-phase digital (6 + 2) VRM with DIGI + technology and Super Alloy Power II components. This translates to a high-quality processor power supply, essential for maintaining perfect stability even under demanding overclocking conditions.

It also means that the components will heat up less and have less wear and tear, so the motherboard will last us much longer. This VRM takes power via a 24-pin ATX connector and an 8-pin EPS connector.

The VRM is cooled by two large aluminum heatsinks. These heatsinks can not miss the advanced RGB lighting system Asus Aura Sync, which can be configured in 16.8 million colors and various lighting effects from an application with a very clear and easy to use interface. With this, the aesthetics of your new PC will be the envy of your friends.

The B450 chipset maintains the best support for technologies like XFR 2.0 and Precision Boos 2. It should be noted that this chipset is compatible with overclocking the processor and memory, an important difference with Intel, which only allows overclocking with its high-end chipset, the Z370. Thanks to this we will be able to take full advantage of the AMD Ryzen processors without the need to buy a motherboard with the top-of-the-range chipset, which are much more expensive.

Surrounding the socket are four DDR4 DIMM slots, with support for up to 64 GB of memory in a dual-channel configuration, which will allow you to get the most out of the mounted processor. These slots include RAMCache II technology, which improves the read and write speed of SSD and HDD storage drives.

Speaking of storage, the Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING features two M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, with built-in heatsinks to prevent them from overheating. No less than six SATA III ports are also offered for lower performance mechanical hard drives or SSDs that support RAID 0, 1, and 10.

The B450 chipset supports CrossFire 3-way configurations, which means three AMD Radeon graphics cards can be mounted for great performance at very high resolutions and the most demanding games. For this, three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots have been placed , two of which come with Safe Slot technology, which adds a steel reinforcement to prevent these slots from being damaged by the weight of heavier graphics cards. Thanks to this we can have a very high performance system in video games with this motherboard.

The network of this Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING is run by an Intel I211-AT Gigabit Ethernet controller, which is enhanced by Asus GameFirst IV and Multi-Gate Teaming technologies. These technologies are responsible for prioritizing video game-related packages to achieve the best speed and very low latency. This results in a better gaming experience, as you won't miss a single bullet that you shoot at your opponents. This network system is protected by LANGuard technology, a barrier against electric current discharges.

As for the sound, Asus has mounted its SupremeFX engine based on the Realtek S1220A codec. This sound system has highly advanced features to delight discerning users, and avoids the need to purchase a separate sound card. It offers us high-quality audio with 8 channels and a separate section of the PCB to avoid interference and noise as much as possible.

A high-impedance headphone amplifier is also included, nothing will stop you from enjoying the best audio quality in between your games and your favorite movies. Asus' Sonic Radar III and Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link technologies ensure the best gaming experience, with high-quality sound and faithful virtual 7.1 positioning of enemies.

Thinking about cooling, Fan Expert 4 technology has been included, which will allow you to manage all the fans in the system in a very simple way with a simple and intuitive interface, thus ending the overheating problems of your precious hardware. Among the rear connections we will find the following:

1 x PS / 21 keyboard / mouse combo port1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI1 x LAN port (RJ45) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red) type A4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) 2 x USB 2.01 x S / PDIF5 optical output x audio connectors

Test bench and performance tests

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	AMD Ryzen 2700X
Base plate:	Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING
Memory:	16 GB G.Skill Sniper X 3600 MHz
Heatsink	Stock
HDD	Crucial BX300 275 GB + KC400 512 GB
Graphic card	Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti
Power supply	Corsair RM1000X

To check the stability of the AMD Ryzen 2700X processor in stock values and the motherboard we have stressed it with Prime 95 Custom and air cooling. The graphics that we have brought to the test bench is a powerful Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti. Without further ado let's see the results obtained in our tests with a 1920 x 1080 monitor.

BIOS

Asus' work on their BIOS is tremendous! Multitude of options and with a great capacity for customization. From adjusting any overclock value to closely monitoring every component on the motherboard. Personally I love it and I move very well with it, yes, if you are a novice and do not follow a good overclock guide, you will surely miss some values. Nothing you can't solve on our website or forum?

Final words and conclusion about Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING

We really liked the work the manufacturer has done with the Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING. It is a motherboard that is positioned in the mid / high range of the AM4 socket. Keep in mind that it incorporates 6 + 2 phases with DIGI + technology and Super Alloy Power II, this means that allows us to perform a very stable overclocking and a greater longevity.

In our tests we have installed an AMD Ryzen 2700X, 3600 Mhz DDR4 RAM and a GTX 1080 Ti graphics card. Your performance? In Full HD resolution it has been excellent and it is that this system is capable of moving any game in 4K without messing up in stable 60 FPS.

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Special mention to its RGB lighting system that is not intrusive. Personally, it seems to me a total success, since many users are not so interested in lights and we prioritize more performance and the incorporation of good components.

Other factors that we liked a lot are: the network card, the sound card with headphone capacity, high impedance and improvement of its components, SafeSlot technology and that the back plate already comes pre-assembled.

It is estimated that its price will be around 140 euros and its availability should be immediate. We think it is a great option for an enthusiastic or gaming budget. What do you think of the B450-F motherboard? We want to know your opinion!

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
- DESIGN	- PASSIVE COOLING IN M.2 UNITS
- CONSTRUCTION QUALITY
- BIOS
- IMPROVED SOUND AND NETWORK
- SATA AND M.2 CONNECTIONS INCORPORATED.