ASUS ROG Strix B365-G Gaming DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Strix B365-G Gaming is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on Intel's B365 chipset, designed for LGA1151-socket 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron desktop processors. Its compact 9.6 x 9.6 inch (24.4 x 24.4 cm) mATX footprint makes it a practical choice for space-conscious gaming builds without sacrificing connectivity or feature depth. Storage is well covered with two M.2 slots — one supporting both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 devices (type 2242/2260/2280), the other PCIe 3.0 x4 only — alongside six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are supported via Intel Rapid Storage Technology, and the board is Intel Optane Memory ready. For memory, four DIMM slots accommodate up to 64 GB of DDR4 in dual-channel configuration at speeds of 2133, 2400, or 2666 MHz (non-ECC, unbuffered), with Intel XMP profile support for straightforward speed tuning. Connectivity is handled by an Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet controller, reinforced with ASUS LANGuard surge protection and ROG GameFirst traffic-prioritisation software. USB coverage spans 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), and 6 x USB 2.0 ports across back-panel and internal headers. Display outputs on the rear I/O include HDMI (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz) and DVI-D (up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz) for integrated-graphics use cases. Audio is driven by the ROG SupremeFX S1220A codec delivering 8-channel HD audio, rated at 120 dB SNR (line-out) and 113 dB SNR (recording input), supplemented by dual op-amplifiers, LED-lit audio shielding for analogue/digital isolation, and Japanese-made audio capacitors. Software enhancement comes via Sonic Studio III and Sonic Radar III. AURA Sync RGB illumination synchronises with compatible peripherals and RGB strips via a dedicated internal header. The board ships with a pre-mounted I/O shield and features ASUS SafeSlot for reinforced PCIe x16 retention, ESD guards across LAN, audio, and USB ports, 10K black metallic capacitors, and a stainless-steel back I/O panel. Expansion consists of one full PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at x4, and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, with 2-Way AMD CrossFireX multi-GPU support. Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1151 | Chipset: Intel B365 - CPU Support: Intel 8th/9th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4 x DIMM, max 64 GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz, dual-channel, XMP support - Storage: 2 x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4; one also SATA), 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 - Display: HDMI (4K@30Hz), DVI-D (1920x1200@60Hz) - USB: 2x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 6x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 6x USB 2.0 - Audio: SupremeFX S1220A, 120 dB SNR out / 113 dB SNR in - LAN: Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet - Form Factor: mATX, 24.4 x 24.4 cm - BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - Warranty: 3 Years