Having the AI feature causes the games to crash and the asus armory makes the game stutter when removed the motherboard is good.
Response from https://www.asus.comBy CLM, March 31, 2026
Dear Arturo4859,
Thank you for your comment.
We do understand the inconvenience this may have caused if you are experiencing system crash and stuttering issues with your build. AI Suite and Armoury Crate works properly with the motherboard. To resolve the crashes and stuttering issues, ensure Windows was installed fresh from scratch using this motherboard with all updates installed, and the chipset and video drivers are up to date.
Should you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.
little on the expensive side but it for sure gets the job done. enabling expo and adjusting fan curve is very easy and straight forward, didn’t dive too much into over clocking yet but will update when i do
The ASUS ROG Strix B850-I Gaming Wi-Fi is an excellent Mini-ITX motherboard that delivers high-end performance in a compact size. Build quality is top-notch, and the board is packed with premium features that make it perfect for gaming and high-performance small-form-factor builds.
Setup was smooth thanks to ASUS’ user-friendly BIOS and helpful features like BIOS Flashback and clear labeling. The board supports the latest AMD AM5 Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 processors, fast DDR5 memory, and PCIe 5.0 for both GPU and storage, making it very future proof.
Connectivity is another highlight. With Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB-C 20Gbps, and plenty of high-speed ports, it handles gaming, streaming, and everyday use with ease.
Despite the small ITX size, thermal design and power delivery are excellent, keeping the system stable even under heavy loads. The included M.2 heatsinks, quality audio (SupremeFX), and clean ROG aesthetics make it a premium choice for compact builds.
Pros -Strong performance and stable power delivery -PCIe 5.0 GPU + dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 support -WiFi 7 and 2.5G LAN -Great BIOS and build quality -Perfect for high-end SFF gaming builds
Cons -Only two RAM slots (normal for ITX) -Premium price
Overall, I’m really happy with my Mini-ITX board. I’d definitely recommend the Strix B850i, as it matched the listing description perfectly and was shipped and packaged with care. Setup and BIOS were a breeze, and performance has been flawless, just like with all my other Asus products. My only gripe is that there’s not enough space for the M2-2 underneath since the board can’t accommodate a cooler—at least not one with a fan.
For a compact Linux workstation, it works, but I wish there was: - Cleaner BIOS UI (more like the Thinkpad) - Better Linux support for firmware updates (fwupd) - An easy way to change the boot logo (ROG branding is not the most professional)
I also have not been able to get resume from suspend working.
Dual SSD and ECC support (not tested) are nice.
Response from https://www.asus.comBy CLM, December 16, 2025
Dear Dwrrz,
Thank you for your comment.
We appreciate your feedback. Information coming from valuable customers, like you, will continuously help us improve our future product offerings. Should you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.