ASUS announces new ROG Strix B250G Gaming microATX and ROG Strix B250H Gaming ATX mainboards. The ROG Expedition RX 570 combines daring ROG aesthetics with supreme performance and incredible audio quality, giving users an unparalleled gaming experience.
The new ROG Strix B250 motherboard based on the IntelĀ® B250 chipset supports the latest seventh generation Intel Coreā¢ processors. Other new features include SupremeFX sound system with S1220A audio codec, Intel Optaneā¢ memory support, M.2 And other innovative ROG technologies. ROG Gamerās Guardian protective technologies are designed to ensure longevity, and help take your systemās performance to a whole new level.
Great sound: SupremeFX S1220A codec, Sonic Studio III and Sonic Radar III technologies
Built-in SupremeFX audio system with SupremeFX S1220A codec on ROG Strix B250G Gaming and ROG Strix B250H Gaming motherboards, featuring unprecedented high quality line input for audio recording S/N ratio 113dB as well as unprecedented line output for crystal clear audio S/N ratio 120dB . Texas InstrumentsĀ® RC4580 and OPA1688 operational amplifiers deliver ultra-low distortion and superior audio quality.
Bundled with the ROG Strix B250H Gaming motherboard is the Sonic Studio II utility, a handy tool for adjusting sound settings. Sonic Radar III technology provides visualization of all sound sources in a PC game, even if they are not within line-of-sight. Advanced radar with arrowhead to easily locate your enemyās footsteps, gunshots, screams and other sounds.
Extensive networking: Intel LAN controller, GameFirst IV technology, dual M sockets.2 and Intel Optane
The ROG Strix B250G Gaming and ROG Strix B250H Gaming motherboards feature the Intel I219-V optimized networking controller that delivers stable, efficient performance with low CPU utilization. The wired LAN connector on these motherboards features special protection against static electricity and voltage fluctuations LANGuard. GameFirst technology on the ROG Strix B250H Gaming motherboard optimizes the network traffic and ensures the fastest online gaming experience with no lag.
Both ROG Strix B250G Gaming and ROG Strix B250H motherboards feature dual M-slot connectors for quick boot times and low power consumption.2. Provides flexibility in selecting a high-speed M SSD.2. Support for Intelās revolutionary new generation of Optane memory for blazing fast performance improvements including faster boot up times, quicker program and game loading.
Unbelievable performance: Fan Xpert 3, Power Optimization Processor, Digi+ Digital Power Stabilizer and RAMCache II technology
The ROG Strix B250G Gaming and ROG Strix B250H Gaming motherboards feature a host of exclusive technologies to ensure maximum system performance, power efficiency and stability. Fan Xpert 3 is the intelligent solution to control your cooling system for the ultimate gaming experience. Dedicated Energy Processing Unit EPU and Digi+ digital power regulator optimize power consumption and provide stable performance. The ROG Strix B250H Gaming motherboard supports RAMCache II technology that can dedicate part of the system memory for use as an ultra-fast cache for the hard drive or SSD. This will help to significantly speed up the booting time of commonly used applications.
Exceptional security: Gamerās Guardian and SafeSlot
ROG Strix B250G Gaming and ROG Strix B250H Gaming motherboards feature the Gamerās Guardian security suite. SafeSlot is an ASUS-designed PCIeĀ® slot design that utilizes additional internal metal elements to provide greater strength and resilience to flexing when installing and removing expansion cards.
Gamerās Guardian technology also includes DIGI+ voltage regulators, which ensure high efficiency, reliability and stability under all loads. Self-resetting fuses protect interface slots and memory slots from overloads and short circuits. Q-Slot latch technology for easy graphics cards installation and Q-DIMM clips for easy memory module installation. Q-Shield technology protects against cutting during system assembling.
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix B250G Gaming | |
| Processor Connector | IntelĀ® 1151 socket for seventh and sixth generation IntelĀ® Coreā¢ i7/i5/i3/PentiumĀ®/CeleronĀ® processors |
| Chipset | IntelĀ® B250 |
| System Memory | 4 DIMM slots, max. 64GB, DDR4 2400*/2133** MHz 4 x DIMMs, max. 64GB DDR4 2400*/2133** MHz IntelĀ® Extreme Memory Profile XMP support * Due to IntelĀ® chipset limitations, only 7th generation IntelĀ® processors support 2400MHz DDR4 memory. Faster memory modules will have a maximum speed of 2400 MHz. ** Due to IntelĀ® chipset limitation, sixth generation IntelĀ® processors support 2133MHz DDR4 memory bandwidth. Maximum frequency of the faster memory modules will be 2133 MHz. |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIeĀ® 3.0/2.0 x16 x16 support 2 x PCIeĀ® 3.0/2.0 x1 |
| Graphics subsystem | IntelĀ® HD Graphics embedded processor DVI, max.1920Ć1200@60Hz resolution HDMI1.4b, max.resolution 4096Ć2160@24Hz Support for IntelĀ® InTruā¢ 3D Quick Sync Video Clear Video HD Insiderā¢ |
| User memory | 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, support for 2242/2260/2280 form factor devices in PCIeĀ® 3 modes.0 x4 and SATA 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with MKey switch, supporting 2242/2260/2280/22110 form factor devices in PCIe3 modes.0x4 and SATA *Support for IntelĀ® Optaneā¢ memory |
| Networking | IntelĀ® I219-V Gigabit LAN Exclusive ASUS LANGuard Technology |
| USB | 6 x USB 3.0 2 on back panel, 4 internal 6 x USB 2.0 4 on back panel, 2 inside |
| Sound | ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-channel codec ā Line-out with 120 dB S/N ratio ā Line input for audio recording with a signal-to-noise ratio of 113 dB ā SupremeFX Technology ā Dual headphone amplifier ā Plugged headphone impedance detection |
| Form Factor, Sizes | mATX, 24.4 x 21.8 cm |
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| ASUS ROG Strix B250H Gaming | |
| CPU Slot | IntelĀ® 1151 socket for seventh and sixth generation IntelĀ® Coreā¢ i7/Coreā¢ i5/Coreā¢ i3/PentiumĀ®/CeleronĀ® processors |
| Chipset | IntelĀ® B250 |
| System Memory | 4 DIMM slots, max. 64GB, DDR4 2400*/2133** MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 2400*/2133** MHz IntelĀ® Extreme Memory Profile XMP support * Due to IntelĀ® chipset limitations, only 7th generation IntelĀ® processors support 2400MHz DDR4 memory. Maximum speed of faster memory modules will be 2,400 MHz. ** Due to IntelĀ® chipset limitations, sixth generation IntelĀ® processors support a DDR4 memory frequency of 2133 MHz. Fastest memory module frequency will be set to 2133MHz. |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIeĀ® 3.0/2.0 x16 x16 support 1 x PCIeĀ® 3.0/2.x16 x4 support 4 x PCIeĀ® 3.0/2.0 x1 |
| Graphics subsystem | IntelĀ® HD Graphics processor built in DVI, max.1920Ć1200@60Hz resolution HDMI1.4b, max.4096Ć2160@24Hz resolution Support for IntelĀ® InTruā¢ 3D Quick Sync Video Clear Video HD |
| Multi-GPU Technology | Support for AMDĀ® 2-Way CrossFireXā¢ Technology |
| User Memory | 6 x SATA 6.0 Gbps 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, supporting 2242/2260/2280 form factor devices in PCIeĀ® 3.0 x4 and SATA 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with MKey key, supporting 2242/2260/2280/22110 form factor devices in PCIe3 modes.0x4 and SATA *Support for IntelĀ® Optaneā¢ memory |
| Network | IntelĀ® I219-V Gigabit LAN Exclusive ASUS LANGuard and GameFirst IV technologies |
| USB | 6 x USB 3.0 2 in backplane, 4 internally 6 x USB 2.0 4 rear, 2 internal |
| Sound | ROG SupremeFX S1220 eight-channel codec ā Line output with 120dB signal to noise ratio ā Line input for audio recording with Signal to Noise Ratio of 113dB ā SupremeFX Technology ā Dual Headphone Amplifier ā Detecting resistance of plugged headphones ā Optical S/PDIF output on rear panel |
| Form Factor, Dimensions | ATX, 30.5 x 23.4 cm |
are now available. These motherboards boast impressive features for gamers, but Iām wondering if they are compatible with all types of processors. Can anyone shed some light on this?
āAre the new ROG Strix B250G Gaming and ROG Strix B250H Gaming motherboards from ASUS worth considering for gamers? How do they compare to previous ROG models in terms of performance, features, and value for money?ā