ASUS introduces the ROG Strix B250 Series motherboards, value-packed gaming motherboards featuring the Intel B250 chipset. These are the ROG Strix B250G Gaming microATX motherboard and the ROG Strix B250H Gaming ATX motherboard, both offering the signature black and red ASUS ROG colour, styling and aesthetics along with gaming-oriented enhancements without the hefty price tag.
The two new ROG Strix B250 series motherboards support the latest 7th generation Intel Core processors along with other game enhancing features such as the SupremeFX Technology with S1220A codec offering gamers the best gaming audio experience. The B250 motherboards also support dual M.2 drives with Intel Optane support.
ASUS ROG Strix B250 Series Features
Exceptional Audio
The ROG Strix B250G Gaming and ROG Strix B250H Gaming motherboards pack the SupremeFX S1220A codec that delivers 113dB signal-to-noise ratio for line-in giving users quality audio input for quality audio recording necessary for communication and streaming. The codec also delivers 120dB signal-to-noise ratio for output guaranteeing clear audio output. Along with Sonic Studio III and Sonic Radar III, FPS gamers can get the competitive advantage in gaming when using digital 7.1 audio and pinpoint enemy locations with the help of the 3D sound environment.
Superior Connectivity
The ROG Strix B250 series motherboards are packed with the latest technologies to provide the best connectivity options including the latest Intel Gigabit Ethernet (I219-V) with the ASUS exclusive LANGuard that adds protection against surges and discharges. Use the GameFirst IV for traffic management and ensure you never lag in online gaming. The boards also supports the new Intel Optane technology that boosts drive performance for faster booting time and loading of applications.
Improved Performance and Protection
The ROG Strix B250 series motherboards also packs the set of essential gaming enhancements wherein users can tweak and squeeze the maximum performance out of their hardware. These include Fan Xpert 3, EPU and Digi+ Power Control, plus RAMCache II all of which improve stability and energy efficiency. On ROG Strix B250H Gaming, intelligent RAMCache II technology effectively caches an entire storage device to reduce the risk of data loss and ensure faster game loading. ASUS also packs the boards with SafeSlot – an improved PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance.
ASUS ROG STRIX B250H GAMING
Specifications
Memory Support: 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz
Multi-GPU Support: AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode)
- 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
- 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Audio: ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
ROG Exclusive Features:
- ROG RAMCache II
- ROG CPU-Z
- ROG CloneDrive
- Overwolf
- GameFirst IV
Form Factor: ATX - 12inch x 9.2inch ( 30.5cm x 23.4cm )
Memory Support: 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz
Multi-GPU Support: AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode)
- 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
- 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Audio: ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
ROG Exclusive Features:
- ROG RAMCache II
- ROG CPU-Z
- ROG CloneDrive
- Overwolf
- GameFirst IV
Form Factor: ATX - 12inch x 9.2inch ( 30.5cm x 23.4cm )
ASUS ROG STRIX B250G GAMING
Specifications
Memory Support: 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz
Multi-GPU Support: None
Expansion Slots:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 (x16 mode)
- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Audio: ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
ROG Exclusive Features:
- ROG CPU-Z
- Overwolf
Form Factor: mATX - 9.6inch x 8.6inch ( 24.4cm x 21.8cm )
Memory Support: 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz
Multi-GPU Support: None
Expansion Slots:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 (x16 mode)
- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Audio: ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
ROG Exclusive Features:
- ROG CPU-Z
- Overwolf
Form Factor: mATX - 9.6inch x 8.6inch ( 24.4cm x 21.8cm )