Today, we are writing our ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Review. It discusses a product that uses the B760 chipset with its design, functions, features, specs and performance.
The motherboard was released early this year, making it a sought-after product among users. It integrates notable elements that make it an excellent gaming board, but is it enough for your needs?
Before we look deeper into the ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4, let us check its packaging and contents.
ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Packaging
Our package arrived in time for this ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Review. It ships in a white and grey-themed box featuring the company logo. You will also find an image of the product and its name on its front panel.
Flipping the box, you will find close-up images of each motherboard section with indications.
Inside the box, you will find the following accessories shipped with the ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4:
- 2x SATA 6Gb/s cables
- Thermal pad for M.2
- ASUS Wifi Moving Antennas
- Pack of Cable Ties
- M.2 Q-Latch package
- ROG Strix Thank Your Card
- ROG Strix Stickers
- M.2 Rubber Packages
- User guide
ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Review – Design and Functionality
The ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 has a white, steel colour across its heatsinks. We appreciate its lighter touch, which is a refreshing approach compared to what you commonly see on the market.
Its integrated IO shield and heatsinks sport the usual ROG Strix logo. We noticed the latter while writing our ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Review. Plus, it also features the AURA system.
However, it is worth noting that its RGB backlights are limited to one heatsink that covers the power supply stages. The card also features three ARGB and one RGB connector on its PCB.
The motherboard has three radiators; two are on top of the product, helping conceal the power supply stage. The radiators are independent, so heat pipes do not link them.
The third radiator conceals the chipset and features a large surface. However, it has a low height to slip the graphics cards easily.
The area surrounding the socket is notably unobstructed. The setup is promising as it reveals the mounting holes for the LGA-1700 and LGA-1200 sockets.
This motherboard can house up to four DDR4 memory modules. It can support dual-channel memory kits that can handle up to 5333MHz (OC), accommodating 128GB.
Our motherboard has a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot. It also features two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.
The card integrates a 24-pin connector and an 8-pin + 4-pin configuration to boost the slots. It is situated adjacent to the power supply stages.
Consistently, the Q-Release button is a notable feature. Upon inserting a card into the primary PCIe slot, pressing this button initiates the release mechanism. The latter lets you seamlessly remove a graphics card.
This layout addresses a previous concern observed in the prior generation of motherboards. Specifically, it is when a heatsink is near the initial PCIe slot.
We noticed the SSD slots of the product while writing our ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Review. Its PCB features three M.2 SSD slots with two aluminium plates covering them, offering adequate room for storage. The first slot is 22110, while the others are 2280, and both are in PCIe 4.0 x4.
Each aluminium plate features a thermal pad for optimising heat dissipation from the SSD. It also has a protective plastic film, which you should not forget to remove before installing your SSD.
ASUS added the quick-release system for SSDs on this motherboard. With this button, you will not need to fasten it with a screw. All you need to do is rotate the latch to secure the SSD.
The rear I/O of the Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 offers many connections. It has a 2.5G LAN, five high-speed ports, an integrated Wifi 6E module, DisplayPort, HDMI, and nine USB ports. Plus, you will find five audio jacks and the BIOS Flashback button.
The plethora of I/O options is perfect for various consumers.
Key Features of the ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard
Power Design for Any Workload
The Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 features 12 + 1 + 1 power stages rated to handle up to 60A. These deliver adequate current to effortlessly power 13th-gen Intel processors through any workload.
Durable Capacitors and Alloy Chokes
The durable capacitors and premium alloy chokes can resist extreme temperatures. As a result, this motherboard can deliver superior performance, exceeding industry standards.
Six-layer PCB
The multi-layered printed circuit board helps improve system stability by effectively dissipating heat around the voltage regulators.
OptiMem II
OptiMem II is a unique technology that maps memory signal pathways across PCB layers. It reduces the path distance while adding shielding zones for less crosstalk.
Experience PCIe Performance with the ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard
The well-equipped top PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot accommodates the size and bandwidth of next-gen graphics cards. It has many zippy storage options with three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. All these have robust heatsinks to unleash its optimal performance.
Wifi 6E to Enjoy High Network Speeds
The Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 uses onboard Wifi 6E technology to leverage the latest spectrum in the 6GHz band. As a result, it can provide up to seven 160MHz channels for high-speed throughput. Plus, it allows your system to deliver improved performance in dense wireless environments.
Intel 2.5G Ethernet
Intel 2.5G Ethernet offers low-latency gaming, high-resolution video streaming, and fast file transfers.
SupremeFX for High-quality Audio
ROG SupremeFX combines hardware and software technologies, providing high-quality audio. This motherboard implements the ALC4080 codec to deliver high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. The front panel output streams through the integrated Savitech amplifier that drives high-fidelity acoustics to various headsets and speakers.
The Hallmark of ROG
Brushed aluminium, diagonal slats, and bold RGB lighting define the ROG aesthetic. Of course, the Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 has all these features to make it visually pleasing.
Its colour scheme combines white, silver, and black, making it suitable with light and dark-coloured components. Plus, it has 8-bit accents to add to its gaming aesthetic.
ASUS Aura Technology
Our ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Review will discuss ASUS Aura, a technology used for RGB lighting.
ASUS Aura allows comprehensive lighting control and offers various presets for onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. You can sync lighting effects across monitors, keyboards, graphics cards, and mice for a unified appearance.
Compatible with Various Coolers
The Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 uses the same LGA 1700 socket as the B660 and Z690 models. As a result, it is compatible with many existing coolers, including all AIO models from ASUS and ROG.
AIDA64 Extreme for 60 Days
When you purchase the Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4, you can enjoy a 60-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription. It provides detailed information about hardware, software, and benchmarks to determine the performance of your system and each component.
AIDA64 Extreme has monitoring and diagnostics functions that spot and prevent hardware issues. It tracks vital system sensors and displays fan speeds, voltage readings, and temperature information on your desktop. This tool can also send these data to dedicated displays or LCD panels of ROG AIO coolers.
PCIe Slot Q-Release
Our ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Review will discuss an element that makes PC building convenient. The PCIe Slot Q-Release is a physical button that unlocks the security latch of the first PCIe slot.
The Q-Release button only needs one press to detach the PCIe card from the motherboard. With this feature, upgrading components will be more convenient.
BIOS FlashBack – Update Your BIOS Conveniently and Safely
BIOS FlashBack simplifies BIOS updates while ensuring safety. All you need to do is drop the BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted flash drive and plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port. After that, press the button and perform updates even without a CPU or memory installed.
Specifications
- CPU: LGA1700
- Chipset: Intel B760 Chipset
- Memory: DDR4
- DIMM Slots: 4x
- Maximum Memory Capacity: 128GB
- Graphics: 1x DisplayPort and 1x HDMI® port
- Ethernet: Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
- Wireless & Bluetooth: Wifi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3
- Audio Codec: ALC4080
- Operating System: Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit)
- Form Factor: ATX
- Dimensions: 0.5 cm x 24.4cm
Hands-on with the ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard
This section is all about our hands-on experience with the product. We will discuss the BIOS, Armoury Crate, and how well our system performed with this motherboard.
The BIOS opens at EZ Mode, which does not have significant changes between generations. It has the same layout and features; only the colour scheme has changed. The BIOS of this motherboard features a red and black theme with ROG aesthetics.
The welcome screen shows an overview of your components and their settings. You will find everything on a single slide, logically divided into segments.
The top-left portion shows the BIOS version, the installed processor and temperature, and the connected memory or storage. Here, you will also find a button that quickly enables XMP.
Other data, like speeds and occupied/vacant connectors, are below. Plus, this area offers the option to switch to the Q-Fan Control. This interface has more details, which are ideal for tweaking.
The right side of the screen shows the ReSize BAR on the top navigation, which is activated by default.
Aside from EZ Mode, we also tested Advanced Mode for our ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Review. It is the more complex side of the BIOS, with more settings for experienced users.
You can access Advanced Mode by pressing the F7 button on your keyboard. ASUS Performance Enhancement is one of the first options on the Ai Tweaker tab. Switching on this feature will increase the power limit of the motherboard and allow you to set a temperature limit.
With ASUS Performance Enhancement, the achieved clock speed will depend on the cooling intensity or CPU temperature.
ROG Armoury Crate
ROG Armoury Crate is a staple for every ASUS motherboard. This software has various features, including a benchmark tool, RGB control, fan configuration, and stress test software. All these are optional but can help you maximise the features of the Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4.
The fan configuration tool has AI-based fan-acoustic tuning, allowing you to save time from adjusting fan curves constantly.
You can download tools, user manuals, and drivers when accessing Armoury Crate. Also, you can register products and tap into a news feed to interact with the global ASUS gaming community.
ASUS ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard Review Summary
The Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 is for users who do not overclock. It is also an excellent motherboard for miniature Raptor Lake CPUs like the i5-13500 and i5-13400F. Despite that, the motherboard delivers satisfying performance, similar to products using the Z790 chipset.
Aside from its commendable performance, it has superb elements like the intuitive latches and buttons. It has comprehensive connectivity features and other unique technologies that significantly improve user experience.
We highly recommend Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 for users who want a motherboard that performs well without overclocking. It has all the essential features and is more affordable than Z790 motherboards.
Visit the official ASUS product page to learn more about the ROG Strix B760-A Gaming Wifi D4 Motherboard.
