ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi – AM5 Motherboard

About the ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi

The ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi is AMD's newest B850 platform motherboard built for Ryzen 9000 and 7000 processors. It's designed for budget-conscious gamers and first-time builders who want modern features without overspending. You get the latest chipset with WiFi 7 and ROG quality that competing B650 boards don't offer.

What This ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi Does for You

This best budget AMD motherboard handles gaming and productivity without cutting corners on connectivity. WiFi 7 delivers 2.9Gbps wireless speeds for smooth online gaming and fast downloads. Four M.2 slots give you room for operating system, games, and project files. Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet handles streaming uploads and large file transfers.

The Q-Design toolkit makes building your custom PC easier than ever. Q-Latch secures M.2 drives without tiny screws. Q-Release removes your GPU with one hand. Q-Slide organizes cables cleaner. You finish building faster with less frustration.

SupremeFX audio with Savitech amplifier delivers 120dB SNR through gold-plated jacks. Competitive gamers hear enemy footsteps clearly in tactical shooters. You save money not buying external audio equipment. BIOS FlashBack updates firmware without needing a CPU installed.

Why This Best AM5 Motherboard for Gaming Stands Out

Most boards at this tier still use WiFi 6 or older B650 chipsets. This board gives you B850's improved USB lanes and WiFi 7 for similar money. You're investing in AMD's current platform instead of last generation's technology.

Three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots with Ryzen 9000 processors future-proof your storage. DIGI+ VRM keeps your Ryzen CPU stable during gaming sessions. DDR5 support up to 8000+ MHz with tuning means smooth performance in demanding games.

Perfect For

• First-time PC builders starting their gaming PC build who need easy assembly and modern connectivity features.
• Students and young professionals building capable systems for gaming and productivity without breaking the bank.
• Upgraders from Intel 6th-10th gen or Ryzen 1000-3000 who want AMD's newest platform with WiFi 7.
• Budget builders who want ROG quality and latest B850 chipset instead of paying more for older flagship B650 boards.

Why Buy from Mansa Computers

• 3-year Singapore warranty with ASUS service support
• Fast WhatsApp inquiry response for compatibility questions
• Open 7 days a week for support when you're building
• Home delivery available across Singapore

Technical Specifications Summary

Chipset
AMD B850

CPU Socket
AM5 (Ryzen 9000/7000 Series)

Memory
4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB

Storage
4x M.2 slots (3x PCIe 5.0), 2x SATA 6Gb/s

Networking
WiFi 7, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

USB
10 rear USB ports including USB 20Gbps Type-C

Audio
SupremeFX with Savitech AMP (120dB SNR)

Form Factor
ATX

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Model
ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI

CPU
AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors
Refer to ASUS support site for CPU compatibility list

Chipset
AMD B850 Chipset

Memory
4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB DDR5
Supports up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
ECC and Non-ECC un-buffered DIMM
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
Supported memory types, speed and DRAM module configuration vary by CPU
Non-ECC un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function

Graphics
1 x DisplayPort (supports max. 8K@30Hz, DisplayPort 1.4)
1 x HDMI™ port (supports max. 4K@60Hz, HDMI 2.1)
Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU type

Expansion Slots
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (Q-Release Slim)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (Q-Release Slim, supports PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 mode)
AMD B850 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
PCIe 4.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_3

Storage
Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4 mode
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110, PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode
AMD B850 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
When PCIEX16(G4) is operating, M.2_3 will be disabled

RAID
Supports AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen™ 9000 Series: RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10
Ryzen™ 7000 Series: RAID 0 / 1 / 10
Ryzen™ 8000 Series: RAID 0 / 1

Ethernet
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2
Supports 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz frequency bands
Supports 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate
Bluetooth® v5.4

Wi-Fi features depend on operating system and regional regulations

USB
Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A

Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (Type-C)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB ports

Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
Impedance sensing for front and rear headphone outputs
120 dB SNR stereo playback, 110 dB SNR recording input
Supports up to 32-bit / 384kHz playback (front panel)
Savitech SV3H712 amplifier
Rear optical S/PDIF out port
Premium audio capacitors
Audio cover

Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling
1 x CPU Fan header
1 x CPU OPT Fan header
1 x AIO Pump header
4 x Chassis Fan headers

Power
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
2 x 8-pin CPU power connectors

Storage
4 x M.2 slots
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB
1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C connector
1 x USB 5Gbps header
2 x USB 2.0 headers

Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header
1 x Power button
1 x Front System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

Special Features
Extreme Engine Digi+
5K Black metallic capacitors

ASUS Q-Design
M.2 Q-Latch
M.2 Q-Release
M.2 Q-Slide
PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim
Q-Antenna
Q-Dashboard
Q-DIMM
Q-LED
Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution
M.2 heatsink
M.2 heatsink backplate

ASUS EZ DIY
BIOS FlashBack™
Clear CMOS
ProCool
Pre-mounted I/O shield
SafeSlot
SafeDIMM

Aura Sync
Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

Software
ROG CPU-Z
Dolby Atmos

Armoury Crate
AIDA64 Extreme (60-day trial)
Aura Creator
Aura Sync
Fan Xpert 4
GameFirst
HWiNFO
Power Saving

ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
TurboV Core
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Trial)

BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM
UEFI AMI BIOS
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS MyHotkey

Manageability
WOL by PME
PXE

Accessories
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
Cable ties package
M.2 Q-Latch package
M.2 Q-Slide package
ROG key chain
ROG Strix stickers
4 x M.2 rubbers
Quick start guide

Operating System
Windows 11

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

3 YEARS WARRANTY 

Avertek Enterprises Pte Ltd
25 Kallang Ave, #03-03,
Singapore 339416
Contact: 6341 7839

Ban Leong Technologies Ltd
150, #04-01 Ubi Ave 4, Ubi Biz-Hub,
Singapore 408825
Contact: 6512 9250

Frequently Asked Questions About ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi

What makes this B850-A different from the B850-F and B850-E models?

The B850-A is the most affordable option with 10 rear USB ports instead of 12. You still get WiFi 7, four M.2 slots, and Q-Design features. You save money without losing core functionality for gaming.

Is this motherboard good for a first-time PC builder?

Yes, the Q-Design toolkit makes it perfect for beginners. Q-Latch, Q-Release, and Q-Slide eliminate fiddly screws and difficult cable routing. BIOS FlashBack lets you update firmware easily if needed.

Will this board work with Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000 processors?

Yes, B850 supports both Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. You get three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots with Ryzen 9000 for fastest storage. DDR5 memory is required for both generations.

What warranty do I get from Mansa Computers?

You get a 3-year warranty with ASUS Singapore service support. Mansa provides fast WhatsApp help for compatibility and setup questions. We're open 7 days a week if you need assistance.

Should I buy this B850-A or a used high-end B650 board?

Buy this B850-A for newer platform and warranty protection. B850 has better I/O and future BIOS support than B650. WiFi 7 alone makes it worth choosing over older boards.

How long will it take to receive my purchase?

Standard Shipping - 3 to 5 days
Express Shipping - 1 to 2 days

Can I opt for store pickup?

Yes, we are open daily for collection from 11 AM - 6.30 PM.

Address: 1 Ubi View #01-22, Focus One Building Singapore 408555 (Door located nearest to carpark exit gantry)

We will contact you once your order is ready for collection!