ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming Review

Test Setup

ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Corsair LPX 2666MHz
Corsair LPX 3200MHz
Corsair MP500 M.2
nVidia GTX 980
Corsair HX1000i
Corsair H110i GT
Corsair ML Fans

Overclocking

The pre-launch BIOS of the Strix F seems to have a slight issue with the Loadline Calibration and so our voltages are higher than we’d like to see, particularly under heavy loading. Fortunately this is something ASUS are working to fix either for launch or just after, so if you find yourself purchasing this particular model then keep a close eye on their support pages for an update.

Despite that though the B450 chipset in this format makes for a great overclocking option. If the results stand up to scrutiny and reflect the CPU-Z then this could be a serious contender to challenge some X470 motherboards. Let’s find out.