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ASUS ROG STRIX B250F GAMING LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI DVI M 2 ATX Motherboard with USB 3 1
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
240
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
16
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3.1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 224 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Overall performance
39i7 7700k, cpu, 7700k, intel, i7
+97%
-3%
" ... works just fine ... "
" ... Now all I gotta do is to save up for an awesome graphics card. ... "
" ... I am new pc builds, and find this board meets all my needs. ... "
" ... Motherboard yields good fast reliable performance. ... "
" ... Does what it's supposed to, and handles my 7700k overclock. ... "
" ... Everything worked exceptionally well right out of the box with my Intel i7 7700K CPU. ... "
" ... Awesome motherboard, working great in my current build. ... "
" ... Booted up without issues! ... "
Build Quality
30board, solid, feels, bent, well built
+80%
-20%
" ... This was my third build and this one was my best build thanks to the quality and aesthetics of this board. ... "
" ... The IO shield is a shiny aluminum finish - It stood out on my black brushed aluminum case but it still looks nice. ... "
" ... It is sturdy and insulated with a nice, soft seal. ... The board was not nearly as well built and felt flimsy by comparison. ... "
" ... Build quality was good. ... "
" ... Honnestly I was looking at the board, and I am glad they didnt do a solid mount for that battery, Everything is so close, i doubt was room for it anyways. ... "
" ... The board feels really solid and appears to be made of high quality components. ... It does not feel cheaply made and actually has a good weight to it. ... "
" ... Superb craftsmanship on this board, solid BIOS and well laid out. ... "
" ... Love this little thing for the Ncase M1 build ... "
Product Reliability
27years, asus, board, build, motherboards
+56%
-44%
" ... The motherboard sprang to life, and life was good again. ... "
" ... After three months of usage, my bluetooth is gone. ... "
" ... Skip ahead to five months later, all the components are still working like a charm. ... All my ports are in good working condition, and the computer has remained intact even though I've moved twice since I built it. ... "
" ... Had no issue with it arriving or with it sitting in my closet for about a week. ... "
" ... ASUS has been my #1 choice for years!!! ... "
" ... I've used Asus motherboards for years and this one hasn't disappointed me. ... "
" ... This Motherboard is great, i am still waiting more components but i hope not have none problem ... "
" ... By far the easiest build to date and I have been doing this for 15 years. ... "
Ports
26usb, board, motherboard, usb 2 0, usb 3 0
+73%
-27%
" ... great board from looks and functionality would get 5 starts but the front panel usb 3.0 port on the motherboard is located on the bottom which doesn't pair well with the nzxt s340 elite or other case's with battery shroud . ... would be nice if there was a second port at a nicer location that doesn't put so much stress on the connector . ... "
" ... It worked with my Intel i7 7700K, used DDR4 RAM, and had enough SATA ports for WAY more storage than I could ever need. ... "
" ... Gave 4 stars coz there is one less usb 2.0 header that i can use now. ... "
" ... The built in WiFi is even better than the USB dongle I have. ... "
" ... The M.2 ports are awesome! ... "
" ... I've wavered between two and three stars for this board because the rear audio ports do not work. ... "
" ... Looks nice works great, and at a great price for the number of PCIe ports. ... "
" ... The excess of usb ports has been amazing. ... "
Software Platform
25windows 10, asus, windows 7, updated, motherboard
+48%
-52%
" ... Worked for 7 hours, installed 10, copped old PC files over, but when I turned it back on got the error code of "00". ... "
" ... As such, I couldn't navigate around BIOS and DO ANYTHING with the computer. ... "
" ... Works well but Aura software is always broken ... "
" ... Every motherboard will have its quirks just keep the bios updated. ... "
" ... Beware the Time Waster this is with Windows 7 ... Under the Following conditions, you WILL NOT be able to install Windows 7. ... According to the specs on ASSUS site with a I7 6700 I could run Windows 7. ... But we do offer easy down payment Windows 10 Retail licenses. ... Buy a new retail Windows 10 key. ... Buy a new retail windows 10 key. ... Windows could solve this. ... "
" ... Keep in mind this is happening with a fresh install of windows 10 and all updated drivers/programs. ... "
" ... I get Blue screens because of memory management errors but i cant run any diagnostics because that also makes it crash. ... "
" ... I installed the latest BIOS. ... "
Design
25looks, feels, build, solid, looks great
+100%
" ... The IO shield is a shiny aluminum finish - It stood out on my black brushed aluminum case but it still looks nice. ... 1, the RGB strip, although beautiful, stays on even when the PC is off. ... "
" ... Nice look to it. ... "
" ... The board feels really solid and appears to be made of high quality components. ... It does not feel cheaply made and actually has a good weight to it. ... "
" ... Looks great in my NZXT s340 Case. ... "
" ... It makes my Mini-ITX PC build look great. ... "
" ... If your getting this board for the m.2 and win10 then go look somewhere else. ... "
" ... badass looking mobo. ... "
" ... The board looks great - use a windowed side panel and show it off! ... "
Setup
22easy, setup, asus, motherboard, installed
+86%
-14%
" ... Easy to install, east to setup ... "
" ... Ah, installation day. ... "
" ... Installation onto the motherboard tray was normal. ... "
" ... Arrived and installed without any issues. ... "
" ... Software DVD is easy to use/install. ... "
" ... Easy setup bios update utility. ... "
" ... I had a heck of a time getting the ASUS AI Suite 3 to install. ... "
" ... Easy setup, smooth and effortless install, great instructions (more important than you may think). ... "
Ease of Use
22easy to use, software, board, setup, install
+95%
-5%
" ... Fairly new to custom PCs and overclocking but this board combined with the software and intuitive bios makes it easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install, east to setup ... "
" ... Super easy to figure out. ... "
" ... Between the UI and the documentation, this was easy to use. ... "
" ... Software DVD is easy to use/install. ... "
" ... Works great, straightforward enough for even a first-time builder. ... "
" ... The BIOS is outstanding and straightforward, the Aura software for the RGB lighting configs is also easy to use and straightforward. ... "
" ... The led is awesome, bios is easy to use. ... "
Gaming
16game, board, play, games, gamer
+81%
-19%
" ... For the price, it does everything you could ask for in 2017 as a humble gamer. ... "
" ... Turned my gaming machine from a dog to a beast! ... "
" ... I am a gamer, and this board has been able to do everything I want it to. ... "
" ... I used it to build a small VR gaming PC. ... "
" ... Works well with my gaming build. ... "
" ... Perfect for expanding to water-cooled motherboard gaming. ... "
" ... I'm not into the fancy gamer tagged equipment but this motherboard has easily been my favorite. ... "
" ... If you are a gaming fan or graphic artist the right hardware and compatibility can make or break you. ... "
Cooling
13cooler, liquid cooling, board, sink, liquid
+100%
" ... Has headers for liquid cooling, for pumps, sensors, fans, which comes in handy if you want liquid cooling and be able to control it on their tweak software. ... "
" ... The first would definitely help someone who just purchased liquid cooling equipment or doesn't know the process as well as some more vetted people and the second is really just an annoyance and a non-issue. ... "
" ... If you are considering the Formula and do not intend to use closed loop water cooling but rather go with an AIO or air cooled then, this board is the one to get and take the extra $ you save and invest it elsewhere in your build AKA punch up the graphics card a notch! ... "
" ... This Motherboard is great for overclocking was able to get my Intel I7 to 5.2 GHz Not too many fan headers but tons of headers for water cooling. ... "
" ... - It supports a full blown water cooling system, control and temperature. ... "
" ... BONUS: The built in LED strip behind the backside of the board is gimmicky but also nerdy-cool-as-hell. ... "
" ... Great features including the built in water cooling on the board. ... "
" ... ) Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler, Black ... "
Device Compatibility
13bluetooth, pc, windows 10, asus, windows 7
+69%
-31%
" ... I am new pc builds, and find this board meets all my needs. ... "
" ... Loads of features, windows 10 recognizes all devices. ... The built in WiFi is even better than the USB dongle I have. ... "
" ... Paired with an i7 7700K and 16GB of ram it's a beast. ... "
" ... This is just another home run by ASUS ... "
" ... I came across this and a s340 tower, both being compatible, and I had to get this. ... "
" ... this board give you a lot of control on the fans lights and peripherals you connect to it. ... "
" ... This things screams over wireless compared to my other computers. ... "
" ... I am not a computer genius by any means but I am someone with a little more than basic computer knowledge and I had no trouble at all setting it up. ... "
Price
12get, would, pay, mobo, go
+75%
-25%
" ... Why do some resellers price gouge new products when more honest resellers offer it at market price??? ... Think again, price gougers! ... "
" ... So this fit the bill. ... "
" ... you cant beat it ... "
" ... Great mobo, especially for the price. ... "
" ... Solid MOBO at this price point. ... "
" ... Would either buy this board again or one of greater value. ... "
" ... I would probably buy this again, specially if they offered a non-rgb version with a lower price. ... "
" ... If you're looking for a z270 that does what it's suppose to do you can't go wrong here! ... "
Features
12rgb, options, software, lighting, led
+83%
-17%
" ... Lots of features. ... "
" ... The features this thing packs for its size is incredible. ... "
" ... Outstanding performer for gamers, IT has all the features you could ever want! ... "
" ... Had allot of features. ... "
" ... I like the tons of overclocking options and features. ... "
" ... LED is awesome, i just wish i could pick the comet or flashing with a certain color, please update the software for more customization options ... "
" ... It has many features as noted before by others. ... "
" ... It's a nice board with a lot of features. ... "
USB
12ports, drive, motherboard, windows, usb 3 1
+50%
-50%
" ... One note - the USB-C port is basically useless. ... "
" ... I had no choice but to download the Windows 10 tool and then the Windows 10 media onto USB. ... USB with windows 7 . ... USB no help. ... "
" ... A few days later, I realized that I was not able to see the drives plugged in the SATA 5 & 6 ports. ... Any drive plugged into SATA 5 or 6 was not recognized. ... "
" ... The only downside is that there's a shortage of USB ports. ... "
" ... Ok, new build, it could be my CD player, copied all files to USB and tried installing it but had the same problem. ... "
Memory
11boot, corsair, xmp, ddr4, want
+45%
-55%
" ... I tried resetting the CMOS Battery and Cleared the RTC Ram, did not work. ... "
" ... Intel Celeron 3930, Crucial 2133Mhz ... "
" ... And what's worse is that if you want to use an m.2 ssd as your boot drive then guess what, you Have to installing win10 . ... "
" ... Won't post, RAM slots not detecting RAM. ... "
" ... This motherboard was at least able to run my RAM at its rated 3000MHz just by enabling the XMP profile - something my previous ASRock Z270M-ITX/ac board wasn't able to achieve without constantly freezing up. ... "
Drivers
10driver, windows 10, updated, lan, cd
+40%
-60%
" ... All other media would start and then you get the unsolveable (by average smart guy) message Drivers not found, meaning no drive is visible to the system. ... "
" ... I've tried everything I can think of - I have tried every Realtek audio driver I could find . ... I even rolled back to the Microsoft HD Audio driver. ... "
" ... Tried every possible solution like reverting driver versions, etc none worked. ... Keep in mind this is happening with a fresh install of windows 10 and all updated drivers/programs. ... "
" ... Now, to install drivers, utilities, etc, I stick the install CD in the slot, it starts up and then immediately stopps and would not install! ... Just to make sure tried the install CD on my laptop and the same problem occurred! ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 3.1
USB: Yes
HDMI: Yes
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