ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi AMD B650 AM5 Ryzen™ Desktop 9000 8000 & 7000 ATX Motherboard, 12+2 Power Stages, DDR5, 3X M.2 Slot, PCIe® 5.0, WiFi 6E, 2.5G LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, Aura Sync

So to be clear: I bought the renewed/used like new version of this MoBo, and this is my experience. I've been using this motherboard for a few days now on a brand new build, and everything is working smoothly and without issue. I was able to boot into Bios easily and make all the necessary adjustments with no major issues. The Bios that it came with is from October so about 8-9 months old, but it still worked right off the bat with my Ryzen 5 9600x, which was my major question. I didn't want to have to do a Flashback immediately before getting things up and running. When I got the package, everything looked as it would have if it were new, except that the anti-static bag the Mobo came in was taped closed, not necessarily factory sealed, but that's sort of irrelevant. I *believe* that it came with all of the extras/accessories/cables but honestly if it did, I would have liked more. There weren't any extra screws, other than the M.2 clip-screw replacements, and there weren't any extra cables, which would have been nice. The manual was there and looked new, and is not a bad manual when it comes to explaining all aspects of the function of the motherboard and features. Speaking of which, the rear ports are a great selection on this mobo, plenty of ports, everything working as they should, and the quality of the board seems great. Another reason I bought this motherboard was the SupremeFX audio codec on board, which as far as mid-tier motherboards go, seems to be a pretty good on-board audio setup. So far, with testing on intricate songs like Steely Dan's Aja and Daft Punk's Touch, the sound is amazing, very clear, multi-layered, and no static-y edge that I was getting in the past.Overall, I think this board is a steal at $160 in 2025, and I am happy to report no issues with a "used" or "renewed" motherboard.I will update this review if there are any major failures or issues.

AMAZING and TOP NOTCH QUALITY ASUS Product !I purchased this along with several other ASUS product for my first ever High End Gaming/Productivity PC Build and I am more than satisfied with the quality and craftsmanship of the product ! Excellent cooling, airflow and a very sleek & clean look. I HIGHLY recommend it for anyone looking for quality PC components !

Great build quality, premium specs, so many usb ports and fast connectivity, recommended for overclocking and controlling your hardware as you want.

As the headline indicates, I am now currently waiting on a call from "Level III" support from ASUS. I've cleared the boss fights from Level I and II, gained a couple of spells, purchased slightly better equipment, and can now fast travel.Still, I wonder how many levels deep this dungeon goes.I've been an ASUS fan for many years, purchasing their motherboards and routers exclusively. Aware of the quirks of the AM5 platform, I wanted a B650 board and I instinctively went for the ASUS ROG line based on several reviews. I saw a few issues here and there such as the inability to post with 2 sticks of RAM until the bios is flashed, but these types of problems seem to plague each gen and are mostly addressable. This blind faith in ASUS combined with rationalization was ultimately my downfall.In addition to all of this, I would also like to mention that in the 2 decades + of building my gaming PCs, I have been fortunate to have never had to RMA a motherboard (or processor) before. I've been extremely lucky I suppose, so it's highly likely that this is my time. I can accept this.What I cannot accept are the layers of insulation that ASUS seems to have built around themselves to deflect the issues that appear to plague their boards (after a deeper dive into the cesspool that is Reddit).I'm doing a straightforward build with an AMD 7800X3D processor, 32 GB of Asus approved Corsair RAM, AMD 7900 GRE GPU, and M.2 storage. Nothing crazy. All new components.I've covered the troubleshooting with ASUS support, and even sent images to which they don't even reference. The ASUS Hat Trick I'm experiencing is comprised of:1.) CPU Over voltage error on boot2.) Will not post with more than 1 stick of RAM despite being in the suggested slot/configuration3.) Cannot flash BIOS through EZFlash 3, nor Windows utility (once I was able to hobble into an install)ASUS Support has not been helpful at all, has not listened to my troubleshooting process, nor have they referenced my pictures. In addition, their last communication was that I likely have CPU pins bent and to replace my processor.Unless I'm clinically insane, the AM5 pins are on the socket of the motherboard, not the CPU.As I gear up for the next boss fight, I'd implore you to consider not giving ASUS your hard-earned money.My low rating is not due to a defective item. Every manufacturer can have issues. It's the terrible customer service I am receiving, and all the deflection I am experiencing with ASUS.For now, I've ordered an MSI Tomahawk board to replace this one as I continue the fight to have the ROG Strix B650R-F board RMA'ed.I will update my review if/when there is a resolution.