AMD’s Ryzen platform offers an incredible desktop compute experience with multithreaded horsepower plus accessible overclocking and gaming prowess. Earlier this year, they launched the second-generation Ryzen family with the updated X470 chipset designed to further enhance the performance of higher-end gaming and content creation rigs. Now, AMD is launching the B450 chipset for the new generation of affordable motherboards streamlined for straightforward builds and smaller form factors.
ROG Strix and TUF Gaming series offer new designs and customization options plus intelligent cooling and performance enhancements in an affordable package. The ROG Strix B450-F Gaming elevates the platform with signature features for serious gamers while the TUF B450M-Plus Gaming focuses on essentials and durability.
Despite differences within the series, the ASUS B450 family is bound together by common features and capabilities honed over nearly 30 years of making motherboards. From intelligent tuning to cooling to personalization, ASUS has designed these new motherboards to help users maximize their PC’s potential.
Raise the Game with ROG Strix
ROG is the original gaming motherboard brand, with roots that go back more than a decade to the very first Crosshair, which was also built for AMD processors. The latest ROG Strix X470-I Gaming and ROG Strix X470-F Gaming motherboards bring the enhanced features and functionality users expect to both mini-ITX and full-size ATX form factors. Both motherboards feature predominantly blacked-out designs inscribed with cyber-text patterns that match other recent ROG hardware.
The ROG Strix B450-F Gaming stretches across a larger area with more expansion capacity for well-balanced builds. With comprehensive cooling, customization and connectivity options, dual PCIe 3.0 M.2 slots, improved DDR4 memory stability, Aura Sync and much more, this motherboard delivers excellent performance with room left in the budget for accompanying hardware. ROG Strix B450-F Gaming offers guided performance tuning and optimization via intuitive ROG software that makes it easy for experienced and first-time system builders alike to create a unique gaming rig.
TUF Gaming’s new Ryzen recruits
More than just motherboards, TUF has grown into family of gaming components that includes ASUS products alongside hardware from industry partners in the TUF Gaming Alliance. Battle-hardened styling permeates the lineup, letting gamers easily put together a distinctive system that matches inside and out.
While styling sets TUF Gaming apart aesthetically, it also matches the military-grade components populating the PCB. High quality TUF Components comprising MOSFETs, chokes, and capacitors help to ensure long-term durability.
For B450, ASUS created the TUF B450M-Plus Gaming motherboards based on ATX and micro-ATX form factors. They share the same basic specs, with support for up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 memory, dual graphics cards in CrossFireX, 8-channel HD audio with DTS, and extensive connectivity options.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Name
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ROG STRIX
ROG Strix B450-F Gaming
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TUF
B450M-PLUS GAMING
|
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CPU
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AM4 socket for AMD
Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ 1st Generation
/Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
|
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Chipset
|
AMD B450 Chipset
|
||
Form Factor
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ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)
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mATX (9.6 x 9.6
in.)
|
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Memory
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4 / 64 GB DDR4
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4 / 64 GB DDR4
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3200 MHz (O.C.)
|
3200 MHz (O.C.)
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Graphics Output
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HDMI 2.0b/ DP
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HDMI 2.0b/DVI-D
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Expansion Slot
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PCIe 3.0 x16
|
2
@ x16 or x8/x4 |
1
@ x16 or x8 |
PCIe 2.0 x 16
|
1
max @ x4
|
1
max @ x4
|
|
PCIe 2.0 x1
|
3
|
1
|
|
Storage &
Connectivity
|
SATA 6Gb/s
|
6
|
6
|
M.2
|
1x 2280
(SATA + PCIe 3.0
x4)
|
1x 22110
(SATA + PCIe 3.0
x4)
|
|
1x 22110
(PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
|
N/A
|
||
USB 3.1 Gen 2
|
2 x Type-A
|
1x Type-A
|
|
USB 3.1 Gen 1
|
1 x Type-C at back
3 x Type-A at back 2 x Type-A at front |
1x Type-C at back
2x Type-A at back 2x Type-A at front |
|
USB 2.0
|
6
|
6
|
|
Networking
|
Gigabit Ethernet
|
Intel® I211AT
|
Realtek® 8111H
|
Wireless
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N/A
|
N/A
|
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Audio
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Codec
|
SupremeFX S1220A
|
Realtek® ALC887
|
Effects
|
Sonic Radar III
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio Link
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DTS Custom for
GAMING Headsets
|
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Aura
|
Aura Sync
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V
|
V
|
4-pin RGB Header
|
1
|
1
|
|
Addressable RGB
header
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Others
|
Pre-mounted I/O
Shield
SafeSlot
|
SafeSlot
|
|
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS B450 based motherboards are available worldwide at leading resellers starting on July 31, 2018. Pricing are as follows:
Model Name
|
SRP
|
ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING
|
PHP 8,050
|
TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING
|
PHP 6,380
|
