ASUS ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard
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ASUS ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard

Out of stock SKU ROGSTRIXB850-EGAMINGWIFI
R 8 999,00

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  • Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
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Full description and specifications

The top of the B850 stack, and the point where Strix stops compromising

Quick Specs

  • AMD B850 chipset on socket AM5 for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series
  • Four DDR5 DIMM slots with high-frequency AMD EXPO support
  • ATX form factor with full black ROG Strix armour and heatsinks
  • PCIe 5.0 graphics slot and PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage
  • USB4 Type-C, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

Flagship connectivity at mid-range money

The B850-E is what you buy when the standard B850 boards feel one step short. It adds PCIe 5.0 for both the graphics slot and primary M.2, USB4 Type-C for docks and fast external storage, Wi-Fi 7, and a beefier VRM with heatsinks that keep a Ryzen 9 9950X stable under long renders. For a South African buyer specifying a serious AM5 machine that must last several GPU generations, it hits a genuinely good balance: most of what the Crosshair range offers, at a price closer to the mainstream boards.

What it still is not

This is not an X870E board. Chipset PCIe lanes and USB provisioning remain B850-level, so a build with several add-in cards plus a full NVMe array will run into sharing. Wired networking is 2.5GbE rather than 5 or 10 gigabit. There is no OLED display or extensive hardware overclocking button cluster, and extreme memory tuning has less headroom than a Crosshair Hero. If you only play games and never touch external storage or high-speed networking, the cheaper B850-A does the same job for less money.

FEATURES:

  • Reinforced VRM with heatpipe-linked heatsinks for sustained Ryzen 9 loads
  • PCIe 5.0 graphics slot plus PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage support
  • USB4 Type-C connectivity for docks, displays and fast enclosures
  • Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth alongside 2.5 Gigabit wired Ethernet
  • PCIe Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch and BIOS FlashBack convenience features

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Model: ASUS ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi
  • Chipset: AMD B850
  • Socket: AMD AM5
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 192GB, high-frequency AMD EXPO profiles supported
  • Expansion Slots: PCIe 5.0 x16 primary graphics slot plus additional PCIe x16 and x1 expansion
  • Storage: Multiple M.2 NVMe sockets including PCIe 5.0, plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Networking: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth
  • Audio: ROG SupremeFX high-definition audio with headphone amplifier
  • Rear I/O Highlights: USB4 Type-C, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons, Wi-Fi antenna mounts
  • USB: USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 rear ports plus front-panel Type-C header
  • Warranty: 3 Year

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

  • ASUS ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi motherboard
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
  • Wi-Fi moving antenna
  • M.2 Q-Latch package and mounting screws
  • ROG stickers, cable ties, user manual and driver documentation

Why ASUS?

ROG Strix is where ASUS concentrates its best price-to-engineering ratio, borrowing power delivery and BIOS work directly from the Crosshair flagships. Every ASUS motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.

Key details

SocketAM5
ChipsetB850
Form factorATX
Memory typeDDR5
DIMM slots4
Maximum memory192 GB
CategoryMotherboards
BrandASUS
Warranty3 Years
Questions

Before you buy

Which processors fit this board?
It takes AM5 processors on the B850 chipset. Socket and chipset together decide what will run: the socket has to match physically, and the chipset decides which generations on that socket are supported. For a chip released after the board, check the manufacturer’s CPU support list to see whether a BIOS update is needed first.
Which cases will this board fit?
It is ATX. A case supports its own size and anything smaller - an ATX case takes ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards, a Micro-ATX case takes Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. Each case we sell lists the board sizes it accepts under Specifications.
What memory does it take?
DDR5 across 4 slots, up to 192GB in total. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable - the notch in the module is in a different place, so the wrong type will not seat. Buy the memory as a matched kit rather than as single sticks wherever you can.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
This one is out of stock at the moment. Stock does come back in - WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181 with the model and we will tell you what the supplier is showing and let you know when it lands, rather than leaving you to keep checking the page.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.

Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.

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