ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen™) Mini-ITX SFF Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, DDR4 5100+ (O.C.), Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Addressable Gen 2 RGB and Aura Sync)

Looking to build a compact gaming rig without compromising on performance? The ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 motherboard is worth considering. This Mini-ITX motherboard brings a range of features and customization options to satisfy the needs of gamers. Experience Powerful Performance: With support for AMD AM4 processors, the ROG Strix B550-I Gaming motherboard lets you tap into the potential of the latest Ryzen processors. Its efficient heat dissipation and robust power delivery system ensure stability and reliable performance even during intense gaming sessions. Compact Size, No Compromise: Designed for compact gaming setups, the Mini-ITX form factor of the ROG Strix B550-I Gaming strikes a perfect balance between size and functionality. It fits seamlessly into small form factor cases or portable gaming rigs, proving that big things can come in small packages. Enhance Your Gaming Experience: ASUS has equipped this motherboard with various features to enhance your gaming experience. From comprehensive cooling solutions to high-speed connectivity options like PCIe 4.0 support and Wi-Fi 6, the ROG Strix B550-I Gaming provides the essentials for smooth and lag-free gaming. Customize Your Rig: Express your personal style with ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting. With a range of colors and effects, you can create a personalized gaming environment. Additionally, the motherboard offers extensive customization options to cater to your preferences and create a truly unique system. Immersive Audio Experience: Enjoy high-quality audio with the ROG SupremeFX technology. It delivers crystal-clear sound reproduction, rich bass response, and immersive surround sound effects. Whether you're gaming, streaming, or enjoying multimedia content, the audio quality of this motherboard will enhance your experience. Reliable and Built to Last: ASUS is known for its commitment to quality, and the ROG Strix B550-I Gaming is built with premium components and rigorous testing. Rest assured that your system will run smoothly and efficiently, even under demanding conditions. In conclusion, the ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming AMD AM4 motherboard is an excellent choice for gamers seeking powerful performance in a compact form factor. With its feature-packed design, customization options, and immersive audio, it caters to the needs of gamers who prioritize both power and convenience. Disclaimer: This review is based on my personal experience and opinion. I did not receive any incentives or discounts for writing this review.

First of all, after reading some reviews where it appears people would report issues with not being able to POST the first time around, etc... I preemptively cleared the CMOS/BIOS memory prior to starting my build. This is one of those things that should always be done with a brand new motherboard, but one doesn't always remember to do so. Since they undergo QC testing, it is entirely possible the loaded profile/timings from the memory installed during testing might still be lingering, which could cause conflicts with your specific configuration. That out of the way, I am beyond impressed with this board. It is beautiful to look at and very well built. There has been critique over the choice of VRM hardware but I believe this won't be an issue for the vast majority of those looking to put this into an SFF build since keeping things cool and quiet will be a priority, and thus they might not push this thing to its limits (not to say this can't handle it...just less likely it will be placed in that situation). However, do your own due diligence and decide if this could be an issue for you. I don't know how much weight and validity the critiques have and the phase configuration seems appropriate for the intended purpose. My B550-I Gaming is paired up with a 3700X and Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600mhz CL16 memory. They are a true trifecta. I also added a Samsung PM981 M.2 NVMe SSD, taking advantage of the heatsink design this board provides. If you're trying to build the basis for an Xbox Series X'esque build, that is as close as you can get, sans the choice of GPU. Speaking of, due to the current GPU shortage craze, it is temporarily housing an RX 580 8GB during testing, but soon a 1080 Ti I have in another system at the moment. I'm a bit of an agnostic double-agent when it comes to hardware vendors. This has been running 100% stable and I have not encountered a single issue with the configuration. I did notice that the XMP profile isn't loaded by default (that's usually the case with most motherboards, but I've seen them load up on their own in the past), so be sure to go into the Ai Tweaker area of your BIOS and set things accordingly. All in all, very please with this purchase.

Small and easy The manual is clear and makes it easy IO pins are marked and have extension making it easy to connect

Managed to get at a good price during BF. wanted it for the type C front panel connectors

At first I bought the Gigabyte X570 motherboard and had to return 2 of them as they were faulty (1 wouldn't update BIOS and the other had a bad RAM slot). Plus they didn't have the latest BIOS for 5000 series cpu's. Then I bought this board and it worked immediately without an issue and even overclocked with ease. As a bonus it includes USB C front panel connector. It was more expensive, which, considering it's a B550, was not ideal but worth it in the end. Excellent overall.

Amazing Small Compact Perfect for ur sff build

Can’t ask much for itx mobos and overall it’s pretty solid.