AMD officially launched their B450 chipset on 31 July 2018, driving further demand for the 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen processors. In this article, we will look at the first ASUS B450 motherboards to hit the market!

 

The Official AMD B450 Tech Briefing

For a primer on the AMD B450 chipset, here is the official AMD B450 tech briefing, conducted by Don Woligroski, AMD Business Development and Desktop Processor Marketing.

And here is a diagram showing what features are provided by the AMD B450 chipset, and what are provided by the AMD Ryzen processor itself.

For more details on the AMD B450 chipset, check out our article – The AMD B450 Chipset Explained!

 

The First ASUS B450 Motherboards Revealed!

Now, let’s take a look at the first ASUS B450 motherboards to hit the market!

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• ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming
• ASUS ROG Strix B450-I Gaming
• ASUS Prime B450M-A
• ASUS Prime B450M-K
• ASUS TUF B450-Plus Gaming
• ASUS TUF B450M-Plus Gaming

 

ASUS B450 Motherboard Price + Availability

Although ASUS announced six B450 motherboards, not all are available for purchase globally. Here are some ASUS B450 models that are currently for sale, with their prices :

 

ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F Gaming

The ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming is an ATX gaming motherboard with DDR4-3200 support, two M.2 sockets, three PCIe x16 slots and six SATA ports.

Here are the ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming‘s key features :

• Fast memory and storage : Dual-channel DDR4 3200 MHz (OC) and NVM Express RAID supported.
• Aura Sync RGB : Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear.
• Gaming connectivity : Dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A connectors.
• Gaming networking : Intel Gigabit Ethernet, plus ASUS LANGuard and GameFirst technologies.
• 5-Way Optimization : Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor-made for your rig.
• Gaming audio : SupremeFX S1220A teams with Sonic Studio III to create an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
• Gamer’s Guardian : Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum endurance.

Here are some purchase links and prices for the ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming :

• US : US$ 129.99
• Malaysia : RM 599

 

ASUS ROG STRIX B450-I Gaming

The ASUS ROG Strix B450-I Gaming is an ITX gaming motherboard with DDR4-3600 support, two M.2 sockets, a single PCIe x16 slot and four SATA ports.

Here are the ASUS ROG Strix B450-I Gaming‘s key features :

• Fast memory and storage : Dual-channel DDR4 3600 MHz (OC) and NVM Express RAID supported.
• Aura Sync RGB : Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear.
• Onboard M.2 heatsink : Cools M.2 drive to deliver consistent storage performance and enhanced reliability.
• Gaming connectivity : Dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A connectors.
• Gaming networking : Intel Gigabit Ethernet, 2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support, plus ASUS LANGuard and GameFirst technologies.
• 5-Way Optimization : Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor-made for your rig.
• Gaming audio : SupremeFX S1220A teams with Sonic Studio III to create an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
• Gamer’s Guardian : Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum endurance.

Here are some purchase links and prices for the ASUS ROG Strix B450-I Gaming :

• US : US$ 179.99

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