ASUS ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard

On sale! (normally $519) The ASUS ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 3rd Gen AMD AM4 processors, features up to to 4 x DDR4 memory slots, PCI-E 4.0, PCI-E 3.0 expansion slots, 2 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA ports (6GB/s), 8 x rear USB ports (4 x USB 2.0 ports, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C, 1 x USB 2.0 Port Audio USB-C), 7 x front panel header USB ports (4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, Intel I225-V 2.5GB LAB, ASUS LANGuard, ROG SupremeFX HD audio codec S1220A, and an ATX motherboard form factor.

Note: AMD B550 chipset is not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G, AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and all 1000/2000 Series processors.

Features

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ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming Wi-Fi

ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCI Express® 4.0 interface. The flagship of the B550 motherboard range, ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI, offers robust power delivery and effective cooling, making it well-equipped to handle the popular 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and the latest AMD Ryzen™ 5000 (Zen 3 architecture) processors.

Unleashed unlimited performance

ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI provides robust power delivery and comprehensive cooling to handle the latest Ryzen processors. It also supports faster memory and superfast high-capacity storage, providing everything you need to create a PC that's ready to play in the big leagues.

Storage

PCI-E 4.0 ready
ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI features two onboard M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available via the latest AMD Ryzen processors. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket and NVM Express® RAID for a performance boost.

Hyper M.2 x16 Gen 4 card
ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI is also suited for work. In addition to the two onboard M.2 slots, the Hyper M.2 Gen 4 card offers four more M.2 slots for superfast high-capacity data storage.

Cooling

Advanced VRM heatsink

Custom Delta Superflo Fan A custom-made low-noise fan efficiently cools the area around the VRM by up to 9° C to give you more overclocking headroom, and it can be turned on or off via the UEFI BIOS. To ensure longevity, the fan utilizes durable bearings with an impressive 60,000-hour L10 lifespan.

I/O Shroud and MOS Heatsink with L-shaped Heatpipe
An L-shaped heatpipe allows for rapid and even heat transfer, while the MOS heatsink provides a large contact area for the MOSFETs and chokes. Together with the aluminum I/O shroud, it offers effective cooling.

Thermal Pads
Helps transfer heat from inductor and phase array to heatsink.

Cooler by design
ROG Strix B550 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

Power Design

The ProCool socket is built to exacting specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines, enabling lower impedance and better heat dissipation.

Teamed power stages
The power stages are each rated to handle 90 amperes to provide stable performance for current and future Ryzen processors.

6-Layer PCB
The 6-layer PCB used in ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI includes 2-ounce thickened copper and mid-loss PCB materials for better heat dissipation and more stable performance.

Alloy choke & capacitors
Superior chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures and provide up to 110% better performance than the industry standard.

Digi+ Power control
ASUS Digi+ Power Control is an innovative set of controllers for digital VRM and DRAM voltage. These controllers offer ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance.

ProCool power connector
The ProCool socket is built to exacting specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines, enabling lower impedance and better heat dissipation.

Memory

DDR4 OC 5100MHz
ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI supports up to 128 GB DDR4 memory across four slots. OptiMem II technology improves trace layout to significantly reduce vias and crosstalk to enhance memory stability and compatibility, giving memory kits higher frequency margins.

Advance your gaming immersion

ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI provides the latest connectivity options for supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. Audio enhancements give you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the subtlest of cues for a completely immersive gaming experience.

Networking

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax)
Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.

Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, lag-free gaming, and high-res video streaming.

Audio

SupremeFX
Built-in ROG SupremeFX audio technology ensures pristine audio for ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI. Along with ensuring a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature, it offers two front-panel outputs driven by op amps that deliver high-quality audio to gaming headsets.

Audio USB Type-C
A dedicated Audio USB Type-C® port on ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI has an S210 integrated chip that automatically determines audio signal type, while a bundled USB Type C-to-3.5 mm adapter ensures compatibility with various headsets and headphones.

AI Noise-canceling microphone
ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone software is exclusively featured on ROG Strix motherboards and supports 3.5 mm, USB, or Bluetooth® headsets. The utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to preserve the sound of your voice while eliminating distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, and other forms of environmental noise. And it only places a slight load on the CPU, ensuring minimal impact on gaming performance.

Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

DTS Sound Unbound
ROG Strix B550 series motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS® Sound Unbound™ app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep or other sound in your virtual environment.

Play your own style

The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics of ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI are accentuated by the bold slashes and cybertext. By pairing your rig with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem, you can create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

Undeniably ROG Strix
ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI embodies the ROG spirit with eye-catching aesthetics. Parallel strakes cutting across the upper-left to the bottom-right of the board add a ferocious look, while embedded Aura RGB LEDs illuminate the aluminum I/O shroud and Strix logo. The LEDs can be synced with other Aura-compatible hardware for a unified look. These new design features move ROG Strix boldly into the future, while clearly reflecting the series' gaming roots.

Outshine the competition
ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance and superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control and a variety of presets for embedded RGB LEDs as well as lighting strips connected to onboard RGB headers. In addition, all lighting can be easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

DIY Friendly

Pre-mounted I/O Shield
Patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install on the motherboard.

Q-Code
Diagnostic codes provide a quick reference to help resolve common installation or component issues.

FlexKey
Front-panel header allows customization of the front-panel chassis reset button, providing options for quick access to Aura lighting controls, DirectKey, or system reset.

BIOS Flashback
Users can place a BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB drive and simply plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack™ port and press a button to update the (UEFI) BIOS. Updates can be made even if memory or CPU aren't present.

ROG gives you more

AI Networking
The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, and everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI-enhanced identification and boost technology to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.

Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. You can also use Armoury Crate to download the user manual, drivers and software. In addition, Armoury Crate features a dedicated product registration page as well as a news feed to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.

RAMCache III
RAMCache lll software turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express® storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.