AI Networking II combines smart technologies for continuous network performance optimization, providing reliable and seamless connectivity, and fully unleashing the speed of WiFi 7*.

VRM HEATSINK ARRAY
Two VRM heatsinks, one extending under the I/O cover, provide sufficient surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors.

High Conductivity Thermal Pads
High-quality thermal pads are used between the power stages and heatsinks, helping to improve heat transfer and reduce VRM operating temperatures.

The Strix B850-A features four chassis fan headers, each of which supports automatic detection of PWM or DC fans.

Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B850-A offers comprehensive PCIe 5.0 support. The top x16 expansion slot is Gen 5 ready and protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to withstand the weight of the latest graphics cards. One of the onboard M.2 slots is oriented for stunning read and write speeds of 16 GB/s thanks to its PCIe 5.0 interface, while all others can still provide impressive 8 GB/s transfers. Each M.2 slot is covered with significant heatsinks to dissipate the heat of next-generation drives.

When only the fastest is enough, the Strix B850 motherboard delivers. With built-in USB 20Gbps Type-C® along with powerful overclocking capabilities¹, faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO™ technology, and PCIe® 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe, you can play the most demanding games and execute your largest projects with the revolutionary performance of an AMD 800-series motherboard and AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors.