Don’t be fooled by its flyweight frame; the Strix B650E-I packs walloping performance! With a jacked VRM and pumped with both DDR and PCIe 5, it’s a perfect partner for Ryzen 7000, particularly in stealthy SFF builds.
  
   
  
  
  Power Stages - Robust 10-stage power solution rated to 70A each
  
  Overclocking - Dynamic clocking to simultaneously maximize Ryzen gaming and compute performance
  
  PCIe 5.0 - Both the x16 slot and an on-board M.2 slot are PCIe Gen 5-ready
  
  DDR5 Memory - 6400 MT/s+, AMD EXPO, DRAM IC profiles, and AEMP
  
  WiFi 6E - Faster-than-Gigabit WiFi that unlocks access to the low-interference 6 GHz band
  
  DIY Friendly - Easy installation for GPUs and SSDs, plus simple BIOS resets and updates
  
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
   
  
  
  DIY-Friendly
  
   
  
   
  
  M.2 Q-Latch
  
  The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.
  
  
   
  
  BIOS Flashback Button
  
  BIOS FlashBack™ is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.
  
  
   
  
  
  FlexKey Button
  
  At its default, FlexKey functions as a system reset button, but it can also be easily reassigned to quickly activate Safe Boot or enter the BIOS.
  
  
  
   
  
  
  Q-LED
  
  Four onboard LEDs indicate power status and identify problems with CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnosis.
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
  All-Round Performance
  
   
  
  
  To keep up with the big boys, the ROG Strix B650E-I comes stacked with a beefy power solution and a quiet thermal array, giving it a nice share of headroom to push for faster frequencies. But the speed doesn’t stop there: memory, graphics cards, and storage can all be cranked to the max thanks to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  PCIe 5.0
  
  
  Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B650E-I offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support to give unfettered bandwidth for the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available. The x16 expansion slot is Gen 5-ready, and is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket. The onboard M.2 slot is also geared for PCIe 5.0, allowing for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds, while the other slot delivers still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers over its PCIe 4.0 interface.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  Dynamic OC Switcher
  
  Lightly-threaded tasks get fantastic uplift using AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), but all-core frequencies can be pushed higher via traditional overclocking. The Dynamic OC Switcher automatically engages PBO or your preferred settings based on the CPU current or temperature, giving you the best of both worlds. Core Flex and PBO Enhancement can also be deployed to work in tandem with the Dynamic OC Switcher and further bolster performance.
  
  
   
  
  Core Flex
  
  Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control current, power, and thermals in creative new ways. In its simplest form, you can let your system run unrestricted during lighter loads and set breakpoints to gradually reduce power consumption as temperature increases. But the system is extremely adaptable, supporting multiple user-controlled functions that can manipulate parameters independently so that you can bend CPU performance to your will.
  
  
   
  
  PBO Enhancement
  
  AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters, AMD’s algorithm can leverage the motherboard’s robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.
  
  
   
  
  Power Architecture
  
  
  10 + 2 power stages rated to 70A each deliver ample current in order to drive Ryzen 7000 through any workload with ease.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  Alloy Chokes And Durable Capacitors
  
  
  Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  Eight-Layer PCB
  
  
  A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  Memory
  
  
  For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the ROG Strix B650E-I is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  AEMP
  
  
  ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimized profiles with higher frequency and tighter timings that you can effortlessly apply to unleash performance.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  VRM Cooling Array
  
  
  Substantial heatsinks cover the power solution, bolstered by a quiet thermal system that intakes from the core and outputs heat upwards through a ventilated top, so the VRM stays cool even in air-restricted systems.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  High-Conductivity Thermal Pads
  
  
  High-quality thermal pads are utilized between power stages and heatsinks, helping to improve heat transfer and reduce VRM operating temperatures.
  
   
  
  
   
  
  M.2 Heatsinks
  
  Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
  
   
  
   
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