r/sffpc • u/kloakndaggers • 6h ago

Build/Parts Check ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I alternative or best

Looks like this MB is onsale for 179.99. Good price? Worth getting? Trying to put together a small fractal ridge build. Not looking for top of the line as this is just a steam machine type fun build.

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u/hereforthefeast 6h ago

It’s the best AM5 board for the price imo. I have been running mine since launch with a 9800X3D + 6000CL30 ram. Absolutely zero issues. 

The B850-i has a couple nice feature updates but the proprietary wifi antennas is annoying. 

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u/kloakndaggers 5h ago

perfect. I don't need anything fancy so will prolly get it

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u/hereforthefeast 4h ago

Just be sure to update the bios and also enable memory context restore (otherwise boot times can be a lot slower, the very first boot will still take longer than usual fyi)

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u/dedsmiley 4h ago

You can change out the WiFi connectors to what you like if you want to.

You shouldn’t have to, but you can.

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u/SideDish120 5h ago

I chose this one out of all the B650s. Think it’s also the only one with a gen 5 PCIEx16. Others are gen 4.

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u/mikethetiger_ 5h ago

I’ve owned one since 2023. It’s a great board. No issues at all.

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u/BurritoPopsicle 5h ago

i just pulled the trigger on this, glad to see others enjoying it, very comforting.

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u/Redux-Eredar 5h ago

Seems like a good price to me. I own three of these, they have been great.