Discover the ultimate performance and seamless gaming experience with the AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0. Perfectly compatible with Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs, this combination is built to elevate your PC's potential. Thanks to its Mini DTX form factor (8.0 x 6.7 inches), just an inch taller than mini ITX, it fits into any chassis that accommodates two-slot graphic cards.
Experience top-tier performance with support for PCIe 4.0, 10 teamed-up power stages, and 4800+ GHz DDR4 memory overclocking via OptiMem III. Stay connected with next-gen gaming features like onboard Wi-Fi 6 and Intel Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring lag-free gameplay with GameFirst V technology. Keep your system cool with a comprehensive cooling solution, including an actively cooled VRM and chipset combo heatsink, full-sized aluminum backplate, and ROG water-cooling zone for easy integration. Embrace the future of gaming with ease and style!
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Solid Performance
Installed and running 24/7 for 8 weeks without a glitch. -
Future-proof Investment
Worth the investment for long-term use. -
Ease of Installation
Easy to install, good documentation, and all drivers/software included. -
Advanced Technical Features
Supports two NVME 4.0 drives, four SATA, and various connectors for cooling solutions. -
Great Overclocking Support
Very helpful overclocking assistance through BIOS and software (Asus AI Suite). -
Compact Size
Excellent board for small form factor builds. -
Rich I/O Options
Has the best I/O solution for a SFF motherboard. -
Quiet Operation
Chipset cooling fans are virtually silent. -
Innovative Design
8-pin EPS and SODIMM.2 riser card make build process more convenient. -
Good Component Layout
Well-thought-out pin layouts and connector locations.
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DTX Size
An inch longer than ITX, which might not fit some ITX cases. -
High Price
Considered expensive compared to alternatives. -
Insecure SO-DIMM.2 Card
SO-DIMM.2 card and fan headers feel flimsy and insecure. -
Limited Expansion
Only one PCIe slot, limiting additional dedicated cards. -
Awkward Fan Headers
Fan headers on the SO-DIMM.2 card are awkwardly placed. -
Loose PCIe Slots
PCIe slots seem too wide, making GPU installation feel insecure. -
Thermal Pad Issues
Potential problems with thermal pads and fitting the M.2 cooling solution. -
Awkward Connector Placement
Many headers are awkwardly placed behind the GPU. -
Sharp Edges
The backplate and edges are sharp, which could damage other components. -
Tight SODIMM Heatsink Screws
SODIMM heatsink screws are unnecessarily tight, complicating installation.
