Asus ROG Strix X570-F Gaming

Third Party Review

Author: Anastasia VanderSluys

In the family of the ASUS ROG X570-E, the ROG Strix X570-F motherboard delivers the best of ASUS’s options at a fraction of the price by removing the Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 G NIC.This motherboard, perfect for gaming and streaming, packs a punch without punishing your wallet, with a host of incredible features like a uniquely designed heat sink, four memory slots with the ability to support up to 128 GB of RAM, and the unique action of the ASUS Aura experience. Plus, ASUS 5-Way Optimization’s automatic tuning utility efficiently handles overclocking and cooling as needed for your computer, making it a gamer’s dream!

The ROG Strix X570-F motherboard uses Procool II sockets to maximize reliability and provide adequate cooling while powering your device. The Digi+ VRM (voltage-regulator module) smoothes out power regulation and distribution efficiently.

This motherboard features an active PCH heatsink, MOS heatsink with 8mm heat pipe, dual onboard M.2 heatsinks, and a water pump. High-quality thermal pads wick heat away from the VRM to the heat sinks, which are designed to provide minimum resistance as the air duct passes air over its fins that maximize surface area and cooling efficiency. It even has a dedicated PWM/DC fan header to cool the CPU, improving performance, reliability, and longevity. ochromatic motherboard that makes the RGB lighting the center of attention. With the ROG Strix X570-F, LED lighting is integrated and has full lighting control that syncs with other products in the ASUS Aura line for a synchronized look. It comes with numerous presets including strobing, cycling, music sync, and a waxing and waning, “breathing” effect. Unfortunately, ASUS Aura products’ lighting control is not compatible with Linux.

With all the best features of the ASUS ROG X570-E at a lower price, the ROG Strix X570-F motherboard offers smooth sailing with an incredibly designed cooling system, highly efficient power, and built-in dampeners to quiet the sounds of your computer to ensure clean, warm audio all the time. The mid-range price and quality components make this a great choice for gamers and computer enthusiasts on a budget.