ASUS Announces New Lineup of ROG Strix, TUF Gaming and Prime B450 Motherboards

New and refreshed motherboards based on the AMD Socket AM4 platform offer the latest connectivity and features at a great value for PC builders

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept 30, 2020 — ASUS today announced a new lineup of B450 motherboards based around the AMD Socket AM4 platform. ASUS is boosting the utility and flexibility of this platform with a refreshed family of B450 motherboards that are tailor-made for PC builders of all skill levels who are looking for great performance at a solid value.

Every refreshed ASUS B450 motherboard now includes the BIOS FlashBack™ feature for easy firmware upgrades without a processor, and high-capacity firmware chips for the broadest possible AMD Ryzen™ processor support. The motherboard lineup features extra RGB LED headers on select models, AI noise-canceling microphone software and compatibility with the ASUS Armoury Crate system management tool to configure Aura Sync lighting and system parameters.

The new ASUS B450 motherboards provide PC builders with more flexibility when configuring their next AMD Ryzen build, with the option to opt for a faster processor, a boosted graphics card, a bigger, future-proof power supply, or quieter, more robust CPU cooling. The motherboards can accommodate the latest Ryzen 3000-series processors, as well as the first- and second-generation Ryzen processors in the AM4 socket.

This refresh benefits almost every existing ASUS B450 motherboard from ROG Strix to Prime, and PC builders will find features and benefits to create a foundation for a solid-value build. To learn more about the upgrades and highlighted features for the latest ASUS B450 motherboards, please visit the B450 motherboards website and Edge Up Buying Guide.

ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II

ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II gets quite a boost with this latest refresh. Its VRM now adopts an 8+4 discrete MOS design, with individual VRM components situated between an improved heatsink with high-grade thermal pads and an all-new backplate that’s an integral part of the power-delivery cooling stack.

The four memory slots next to the CPU socket fit up to 128 GB of RAM and can be overclocked to speeds reaching 4400 MHz. The two M.2 sockets allow for plenty of solid-state storage and even NVM Express™ RAID arrays. The main M.2 socket now boasts an aluminum heatsink to cool high-performance SSDs. While this board doesn’t include built-in WiFi, it does include an E-key M.2 socket for an easy WiFi 6 networking upgrade.

The rear panel features eight USB ports, including two superfast 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A connectors and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port. One USB port is dedicated to handle BIOS FlashBack™, allowing for a firmware upgrade or reflash with nothing more than a PSU and a USB thumb drive.

Strix B450-F Gaming II looks good, too. Its black PCB is enhanced by cybertext motifs and bright accents atop the I/O shield and chipset heatsink. Black and white are both excellent base colors for additional lighting. The motherboard features two standard RGB LED strip headers, plus an addressable header with low latency functionality and configuration presets. ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone software efficiently cuts down ambient noise for office meetings, online classes and games.

TUF Gaming B450-Plus II

TUF Gaming B450-Plus II features enlarged heatsinks that rest atop an upgraded 8+2 power stage VRM to cater to the demands of higher-end Ryzen chips.

This full-size ATX board includes an extra M.2 socket, allowing users to install two SSDs for superfast storage, and the I/O port cluster includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports.

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