ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi AMD Ryzen AM5 mini-ITX motherboard, 10 + 2 power stages, DDR5, two M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and Aura Sync RGB lighting

The ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WiFi is a fantastic board to build a mini-ITX build. With only minor improvements to the feature-set that comes with B850 motherboards, the ROG STRIX B650E-I remains the best purchase for AM5 in this form-factor given the reduced price unless the new features of B850 or X870 are a requirement for you. The layout of the board is best-in-class, with fan headers in the right place at the top of the board, and other connectors where they are easily accessible. Where some manufacturers make assembling a small form factor PC frustrating, which difficult to reach connectors or awkward cable management, ASUS make life easy with assembly a breeze (or at least as much as it can be in this form factor. The rear i/o is good, although not perfect. AM5 motherboards, particularly in the mini-ITX form-factor are unfortunately lacking when it comes to the number and speed of ports, however ASUS' B650E-I is better than the alternatives in the same price range. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port is a nice addition on a B650I board. The m.2 heatsink is good and enough to cool a gen 5 NVMe drive if you decide to fit one into your system. The heatsink is however set up for dual-sided NVME drives by default and requires a plastic support to be installed manually to prevent flexing single-sided NVMe drives when installed. I experienced no issues with a single-sided NVMe drive by avoiding overtightening, but some users online still report flexing with the support installed. Overall, this is still the best offering of the B650/B850 mini-ITX board heatsinks with no noisy inbuilt fan, insufficient thermal mass, or excessive height causing compatibility issues. My example has no issues with coil whine, which was one of the commonly reported issues online with this device. It seems that newer boards don't have coil whine. My example was manufactured in late 2024, as I expect most being sold now will be. In addition to this, my board shipped with the Ryzen 9000 series ready BIOS version as identified on the serial number of the board and the sticker on the box, so there was no need to flash the BIOS or use another CPU to update prior to installing a 9800x3d. Overall, this board is still the best to get for those looking to build a mid/high end mini-ITX PC on the AM5 platform unless to have specific requirements that the typical person does not (e.g. Thunderbolt, 3 m.2 slots, etc.)

I had a bad experience with an MSI board previously and switched to this and this is easily the more "plug and play" and more intuitive board, the BIOS is also a lot easier to navigate through. It runs my 7950X and Kingston Renegade Fury 6000MHz CL32 at the XMP timings with no issue at all. The boot times on this board are also an order of magnitude faster than my old board, as the memory training implementation of the ASUS boards just seems to be better overall. While there is no RGB on this board, there is support for both 12V and 5V (new ARGB) headers which was a factor I was looking for in a board as I have a few old 12V and new ARGB fans that I wanted to use in my build. It's also very useful that all 3 fan headers are next to eachother on this motherboard, makes cable tidying a lot easier. The only downside is that there is a little coil whine on this board, but this was also present with the previous board I owned and it is much less audible with the side panel of my case on. It's not a dealbreaker unless you have your PC right up to your face when using it.

Ive been using this for the better part of 2 years and its great. Lots of ports, small size, great connectivity. The only thing that lets it down is the whine of the Power Rail Fan. set that to 100% and its louder than the case fans.

The ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi motherboard offers exceptional performance in a compact size. Its 10 + 2 power stages, DDR5 support, and two M.2 slots ensure powerful and reliable performance. Compatible with the Cooler Master NR200P MAX UK Edition case, Nvidia RTX 4090 Founders Edition, and AMD Ryzen 7800X3D processor, it delivers optimized power delivery. The motherboard's networking options, including 2.5G LAN and WiFi 6E, provide fast and stable connectivity. Notably, the sound card with an optical input sets it apart from competitors, offering high-quality audio. With a premium build and attractive aesthetics, this motherboard is an excellent choice for mini-ITX systems.

Fantastic board at a price that isn’t going to break the bank. This board ticks all the boxes, pcie5, 2.5gb ethernet, good vrm, decent audio, multiple m2 slots, wifi6 & Bluetooth. It’s also a good-looking board and has a good placement leading to good cooler and RAM compatibility. I’m currently running a 7700x in eco mode and some G.Skill Flare X5 Series DDR5 6000 CL30 in EXPO mode. It has been fantastic for about a month. I have no perceptible coil whine on my board and boot times are very quick. The first boot took longer while when it trained the ram but since then, very fast. I would have no issues in recommending this board.

The board works perfectly with my 8500G but has loud coil whine even after undervolting both the CPU and integrated graphics.

Great motherboard with a host of super useful features, great connectivity with superb rear I/O for an ITX motherboard and considering this is an AM5 board, not bad pricing. This is also one of the few AM5 itx boards i could find without a VRM cooling fan, meaning that is runs significantly quieter than other boards i was considering. Bluetooth and wifi work great and the easily moveable, magnetic antenna is great and be easily put closer to where your signal is coming from.

This is the 2nd time I've bought this MOBO due to the first one also being broken. The first MOBO had a damaged CPU socket. And now this 2nd one I've bought came with the box unsealed and a broken NIC. I will give it that it's super easy to build. Maybe I'm just unlucky with the MOBOs I've bought, but it's frustrating.

It does exactly what it's supposed to. No coil whine. Asus has a bad rep nowadays but for me so far so good..

ITS THE BEST, NEWEST AND ITS QUALITY IS AMAZING

Edit: Jetzt sind ein paar Monate vergangen und das Board ist immer noch ein Traum. :) Zwischenzeitlich hatte ich ein kleines Problem mit dem Case bzw. der beiliegenden AiO-Kühlung, deren Lüfter an irgendetwas 'geschabt' haben. Das Case insgesamt und auch die AiO sind der Hammer und absolut geräuschlos wenn alles gut läuft. Das Problem scheint aber hin und wieder bei manchen aufzutreten. Ich habe die Lüfter der AiO letztendlich aber einfach durch ein anderes Modell ausgetauscht. Ggf. sollte man das in Betracht ziehen, wenn man sich das genannte Case plant zuzulegen. :) Alles in allem ist das aber wohl so zielmlich das beste und durchdachteste Case (sowohl p/l als auch qualitativ an sich), das man aktuell kaufen kann. Ich habe das Board vor kurzem erworben weil ich einen mITX-PC bauen wollte. Über den Asus Shop hier bei Amazon bestellt, kam das Board extrem schnell, innerhalb von einem Tag, an. Die Größe ist natürlich der Hammer. Extrem klein, nicht viel breiter als ein Playstation-Controller. ITX halt, war für mich aber eine kleine Offenbarung. Verbaut habe ich alles in einem Cooler Master NR200P MAX. Falls jemand dieses Case sein Eigen nennt, kann er bedenkenlos auch die AiO Wasserkühlung mit der AM5 CPU nutzen. Da das Case nur für AM4 spezifiziert war, habe ich mir hier etwas Sorgen gemacht. Funktioniert aber, ohne weitere Schrauben kaufen zu müssen o.Ä. alles problemlos! Das Board an sich ist extrem hochwertig verarbeitet und bietet für meine Anwendungszwecke alles was ich brauche. Mein System besteht jetzt aus einer Samsung 980 Pro 2TB pcie SSD, 32GB Corsair Vengeance Ram, einem Ryzen 7 7700X und einer RTX 3070 von KFA², die demnächst irgendwann etwas stärkerem weichen soll. Die CPU sowie Grafikkarte, die ich leicht undervolted habe, kommen bei mir in dem Case mit dem Board nie über 65°C, was in Anbetracht der Größe und auch generell sonst ein top wert ist. Zum Board an sich kann ich nichts negatives sagen. Direkt nach dem Einbau lief alles ohne auch nur einmal Probleme oder einen Crash zu haben. Alles eingebaut, Windows installiert und alles läuft. Zur Windows-Installation: An einem Punkt kommt es, wenn man Windows 11 über die offizielle ISO installiert, zu einer Situation, in der man zwangsläufig eine Internetverbindung herstellen muss, ehe die Installation fortgesetzt werden kann. Bei diesem Schritt gibt es ein Popup im Hintergrund, welches nicht sofort ersichtlich ist, in welchem man die Erstinstallation der Netzwerktreiber akzeptieren muss. Ich hätte mich an der Stelle fast totgesucht, 1x Alt+Tab hat dann aber den AHA-Moment gebracht und dann ging es auch direkt ohne Probleme weiter. (; Alles in Allem ein super Board, das preislich aber natürlich schon einschlägt wie eine Bombe. Ich weiß noch, dass ich damals hier bei Amazon mal ein Asrock Board mit AM3 Sockel für 30€ (Ja, 30) gekauft und dann über drei CPU Upgrades nutzen konnte. Die Preise sind (leider Herstellerübergreifend und insbesondere bei ITX) enorm explodiert, sodass jeder selbst wissen muss, was er bereit ist zu zahlen. Der Qualität des Boards und unter der Annahme, dass ich das Board nun eventuell mal wieder so lange nutzen kann, nachdem ich nun von einem Intel-Board kam das nur eine CPU in seinem Leben gekannt hat, ist der Preis für mich aber in Ordnung. AM5 ist schließlich noch ganz am Anfang und bevor man sich nun ein LGA1700-Board kauft, das man, wenn die CPU am Limit ist, wegschmeißt... Sollte man sich dreimal überlegen, ob sich das noch lohnt oder ob man den 100er mehr (Stand jetzt) in das AMD-Setup investiert und erst einmal Ruhe hat. :) Abschließend noch liebe Grüße und vielen Dank fürs Lesen der Rezension!

This motherboard feels like a great foundation for a compact AM5 gaming or productivity build. The Mini‑ITX form factor makes it ideal for small cases, but it still manages to pack in the key features you’d expect from a modern ROG Strix board: DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0 for the GPU or storage, and built‑in Wi‑Fi for easy connectivity. It boots reliably, handles fast memory without drama once set up, and has a clean layout that makes building in tight spaces much less frustrating than some other small boards. At the right price, it’s a very strong value, especially if you want a high‑end feature set without going up to a larger ATX board. The BIOS is straightforward enough to work with for tuning memory and basic settings, and the overall build quality—from the VRM heatsinks to the rear I/O—feels reassuringly solid. If you’re planning a small‑form‑factor AM5 system and want something you can set up and then mostly forget about, this is an easy 5‑star pick. Pros Solid Mini‑ITX option for AM5 builds Supports DDR5 and modern features like PCIe 5.0 Built‑in Wi‑Fi and well‑laid‑out connectors Strong value at the right price point Cons Limited expansion due to Mini‑ITX size Small form factor can still be tight to build in, depending on the case

MOBO allucinante, piena di funzioni, ma soprattutto future proof. Questa MOBO, è un piccolo concentrato di tecnologia che a oggi risulta anche un po' overkill e inutile per la maggior parte delle persone. Una MOBO sui 200€ può fare esattamente quello che fa questa nell'uso quotidiano. Per chi consiglio questa MOBO? Per 2 categorie di persone: 1. Coloro che non hanno problemi di budget e voglio avere il meglio "senza compromessi", tra virgolette perché si potrebbe andare per le X670E, ma su una MOBO Mini-ITX cosa ci fai con le linee PCI e gli attacchi SATA in più, se poi non puoi neanche sfruttarle in un case così piccolo? Vai semplicemente a raddoppiare il prezzo per non avere nulla. 2. Chi è intenzionato a mantenere il socket per per i prossimi 3/4 anni (anche 5 conoscendo quello che ha fatto AMD su AM4). Grazie ai VRM di alta qualità, le 10+2+1 fasi, slot PCI M2 e GPU 5.0 permetto upgrade alle nuove tecnologie in futuro, senza il rischio di incompatibilità. A oggi metà delle funzioni di questa MOBO o non sono sfruttabili o se sono sfruttabili richiede un dispendio di denaro incredibile che non giustifica le poche prestazioni in più che si otterrebbero, ma tra 4/5 anni quando i prezzi saranno più bassi avrete una MOBO ancora valida con possibilità di upgrade. Spendete 100€ in più oggi per avere una MOBO che vi duri nel tempo.