ASUS B550F GAMING WIFI STRIX
The ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (Wi-Fi) is a high-end ATX motherboard for AMD Ryzen CPUs. It includes DDR4, PCIe 4.0, dual M.2, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb Ethernet, premium audio, reinforced power delivery, and extensive connectivity.
Features
CPU & Chipset Support
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Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-generation processors.
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AMD B550 chipset enabling PCIe 4.0 lanes from the CPU for GPU & primary NVMe storage.
Memory
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Four DIMM slots supporting DDR4 in dual-channel mode.
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ASUS OptiMem II memory trace layout for better signal integrity and higher achievable overclocked speeds.
Expansion & Graphics Slots
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One full-length PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot (operates at x16 with CPU) for graphics.
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Additional PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) from chipset for extra expansion.
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Three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for add-on cards like audio, networking, etc.
Storage
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Two M.2 slots:
• Primary M.2 supports PCIe 4.0 ×4 & SATA modes, length up to 22110.
• Secondary M.2 supports PCIe 3.0 ×4 & SATA modes. -
Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports for SSDs/HDDs.
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RAID support for SATA drives.
Cooling & Power Delivery
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12 + 2 power stages (DrMOS) with ProCool power connector for stable delivery under load.
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VRM heatsink, dual M.2 heatsinks, chipset heatsink. Multiple PWM fan headers including AIO pump header.
Connectivity & Networking
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Integrated WiFi 6 (802.11ax) for wireless networking.
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Intel I225-V 2.5 Gb Ethernet for fast wired connectivity.
USB & I/O Features
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Rear I/O: USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (Type-A + Type-C), USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0, and DisplayPort + HDMI video outputs.
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BIOS FlashBack button for updating BIOS without CPU installed.
Audio & Aesthetics
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SupremeFX S1220A audio codec, shielding, dual op-amps, high fidelity input/output.
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RGB lighting with Aura headers: addressable RGB and standard RGB, plus I/O-zone lighting.
Additional Features
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Multi-GPU support via AMD CrossFire.
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ASUS Q-Design features such as SafeSlot (reinforced slots), Q-LED, Q-Dimm for easier installation.
Conclusion
The ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (Wi-Fi) provides an excellent balance of premium features, durability, and performance. It’s ideal for gamers or creators using Ryzen CPUs who want high speed NVMe storage, strong power delivery, advanced audio, and built-in WiFi without stepping up to flagship X570 models. It delivers almost everything you need in a modern gaming build with room to expand.
Specifications
| CPU | AMD AM4 SOCKET 3RD GEN AMD RYZEN PROCESSORS |
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| CHIPSET | B550 |
| MEMORY | 4 X DIMM, MAX. 128GB, DDR4 , 4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz UN-BUFFERED MEMORY , |
| VIDEO OUTPUT PORTS | 1 X HDMI PORT |
| LAN + WIFI + BLUETOOTH | INTEL I225V 2.5GB ETHERNET ASUS LANGUARD , INTEL WIFI 6 AX200 , BLUETOOTH V5.1 |
| AUDIO | ROG SUPREMEFX7.1 CHANNEL HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO CODEC S1220A |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | AMD B550 CHIPSET , 1 X PCIe 3.0 X16 (X4 MODE) , 3 X PCIe 3.0 X1 , 1 X PCIe 4.0 X16 (X16 MODE) |
| STORAGE INTERFACES | 1 X M.2_1 SOCKET 3, WITH M KEY , TYPE 2242/2260/2280/22110 STORAGE DEVICES SUPPORT (SATA & PCIe 4.0 X4 MODE ) , 6 X SATA 6GB/S PORT(s) |
| INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS | 1 X M.2 SOCKET 1 WITH M KEY , TYPE 2242/2260/2280/22110 STORAGE DEVICES STORAGE , (SATA & PCIe 4.0 X4 MODE ) , 1 X M.2 SOCKET 2 WITH M KEY TYPE 2242/2260/2280/22110 STORAGE DEVICES SUPPORT (SATA & PCIe 3.0 X4 MODE ) , 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 (UP TO 5GBPS) CONNECTOR (S) SUPPORT (s) , ADDITIONAL 2 USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORT(S) , 1 X THUNDERBOLT HEADER , 1 X CPU FAN CONNECTOR , 1 X CPU OPT FAN CONNECTORS , 3 X CHASSIS FAN CONNECTORS , 1 X AIO_PUMP CONNECTOR , 1 X AAFP CONNECTOR , 2 X AURA RGB STRIP HEADER , 2 X USB 2.0 CONNECTORS , 6 X SATA 6GB/S COONECTORS , 1 X 24 PIN EATX POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X 8 PIN ATX 12V POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X 4 PIN ATX 12V POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X SYSTEM PANEL , 1 X THERMAL SENSOR CONNECTOR , 1 X CLEAR CMOS JUMPER , 1 X ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 HEADERS |
| BACK PANEL CONNECTORS | 1 X BIOS FLASHBACK BUTTON , 4 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 , 2 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 (1 X TYPE-A+1 X USB TYPE-C) , 1 X INEL I225-V 2.5GB ETHERNET , ASUS WI-FI MODULE (WIFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac AND BLUETOOTH V5.0) , 1 X DISPLAYPORT , 1 X OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT , 5 X AUDIO JACKS , 1 X HDMI , 2 X USB 2.0 |
| SIZE | ATX |
| UNIQUE FACTORS | AURA SYNC , STANDARD RGB HEADER , ADDRESABBLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER , ASUS Q-DESIGN , 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 |