ASUS TUF GAMING B850 PLUS WIFI, AM5 Socket, B850 Chipset, 4x DIMM EXPO Slots, 2x PCIE (5.0/4.0) x16 Slot, 3x M.2 - 4x SATA, DP, HDMI, WIFI7, BT, Max 256GB.

ASUS ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi – Compact Mini-ITX Champion for Ryzen AM5 Builds

The ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi brings serious performance to the Mini-ITX form factor. Powered by the AMD B850 chipset, it supports Ryzen™ 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. Despite its compact size, this board integrates PCIe 5.0, DDR5, Wi-Fi 7, USB 20Gbps, and AI-accelerated tuning—all tailored for high-end small-form-factor gaming rigs and creator systems.

Power Delivery & DDR5 Memory

Equipped with a robust 10+2+1 power stage design (each up to 90 A) and ProCool power connectors, the board ensures stable and efficient power delivery to high-core-count CPUs. Its 10-layer PCB supports dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 8400 MT/s (OC), giving plenty of bandwidth for demanding workloads and smooth multitasking. ASUS AEMP profiles simplify memory tuning for both speed and reliability.

Next-Gen Expansion & Storage

Featuring a PCIe 5.0 ×16 SafeSlot (Slim Q-Release) for modern GPUs, plus two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, this board delivers cutting-edge graphics and storage performance in a tiny footprint.

Superior Connectivity

The rear I/O includes USB 20Gbps Type-C, five USB 10Gbps ports, HDMI display output, Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 (via ASUS Q-Antenna), plus BIOS FlashBack and FlexKey buttons for ease of use.

Advanced Cooling & Build Features

A fan-cooled VRM heatsink ensures efficient thermal management in cramped Mini-ITX cases. With four fan headers, M.2 and chipset heatsinks, and comprehensive DIY features like Q-Release and Aura Sync RGB headers, building and cooling this system becomes intuitive.

AI Ecosystem & Customization

The board is bundled with ASUS’s AI tool suite—AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Networking II—and Aura RGB Sync. This makes fine-tuning system behavior, performance, and lighting much easier right from the start.

Overall, the ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi is a standout for anyone building a high-performance Mini-ITX AM5 system, blending compact design with no compromises on features or future-proofing.