Enhance your gaming experience with the AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0, perfectly paired for the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs. Powered by an 8+2 DrMOS power design, this combination boasts high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to ensure your system runs reliably, even with the latest high-core-count AMD processors.
Stay cool under pressure with optimized thermal solutions. With a fanless VRM and PCH heatsink, multiple hybrid fan headers, and comprehensive fan speed management through Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI Q-Fan Control utility, your system remains cool and efficient.
Connect and play without interruptions, thanks to high-performance gaming networking features like WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 2.5 Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard. Enjoy seamless connectivity with HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), DisplayPort 1.2, dual M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 support, and multiple USB ports.
Immerse yourself in industry-leading gaming audio through the SupremeFX S1220A codec, enhanced by DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III. Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelling Mic technology. Complete your setup with the right look and feel using ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, offering extensive customization with RGB headers and a Gen 2 addressable RGB header.
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Comprehensive Connectivity
Includes built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, and multiple high-speed USB ports. -
Solid Performance
Handles overclocking well and remains stable under prolonged loads. -
Expandable
Features 4 memory DIMM slots and multiple expansion slots including 2 M.2 slots. -
RGB Customization
Several RGB fan headers and support for AURA Sync for personalized lighting. -
Efficient Layout
Well-designed layout ensuring no critical slots are blocked, even in a micro-ATX form factor.
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Complex Instructions
The instruction manual is insufficient and assumes prior technical knowledge. -
Inconsistent LED Behavior
Issues with USB devices' LEDs turning on while the computer is off. -
Limited Heatsink Coverage
Primary PCI-E 4.0 M.2 slot lacks a heatsink cover. -
Fan Control Issues on Linux
Fan control and temperature monitoring are problematic on Linux until kernel version 5.16. -
No Diagnostic LEDs
Lacks LED diagnostic features found in other motherboards, potentially complicating troubleshooting.
