The Silent King of X570: ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING WiFi II
When the X570 chipset first launched, it brought a revolution in bandwidth via PCIe 4.0, but it also brought a small, often noisy chipset fan. The ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING WiFi II is part of a select group of “X570S” class boards that have evolved past that. By utilizing a massive, high-surface-area passive heatsink, ASUS has managed to keep the chipset cool under the heavy load of PCIe 4.0 data without the need for moving parts. This makes the ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING WiFi II the perfect foundation for a high-end, silent workstation or a premium gaming rig that looks as sleek as it performs.
Power Delivery Built for Ryzen 9 Overclocking
The “E” in Strix stands for elite, and nowhere is that more evident than in the power delivery. This board features a 12+4 teamed power stage VRM design. These stages are built with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors that are rated to handle the massive current required by 16-core behemoths like the Ryzen 9 5950X.
Whether you are pushing for a record-breaking overclock or simply want a system that runs cool and stable during a 48-hour rendering job, the ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING WiFi II delivers. The power stages are cooled by an L-shaped heatpipe system that connects two large VRM heatsinks, ensuring that heat is moved away from the socket area as efficiently as possible.
The WiFi 6E Revolution and Dual Networking
Connectivity is where the “II” version of this board truly shines. It features integrated WiFi 6E, which adds the 6GHz band to your wireless arsenal. This means less interference from neighbors and significantly higher throughput for low-latency wireless gaming.
On the wired side, you aren’t just limited to a single port. The ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING WiFi II features dual LAN ports: a Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port for high-speed gaming and home networking, and an Intel Gigabit Ethernet port for secondary connections or teaming. This level of networking versatility is usually reserved for workstation boards, making this Strix model a hybrid powerhouse.
Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2: No Compromises Storage
On a B550 board, your second M.2 slot is usually limited to PCIe 3.0 speeds. On the ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING WiFi II, the X570 chipset allows both M.2 slots to run at full PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds. This means you could run two WD Black SN850 drives in RAID for nearly 14,000MB/s of sequential throughput.
Both M.2 slots come with their own dedicated heatsinks to prevent thermal throttling on high-speed drives. ASUS also included the M.2 Q-Latch, a small plastic rotating arm that secures your SSD without the need for tiny, easily-lost M.2 screws. It’s a small quality-of-life feature that makes a massive difference during the build process.
Dynamic OC Switcher: Enthusiast Tuning
Borrowed from the world-class ROG Crosshair series, the Dynamic OC Switcher is a game-changer for Ryzen users. Traditionally, you had to choose between Precision Boost Overdrive (best for single-core gaming) and a Manual Overclock (best for multi-core rendering). The ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING WiFi II allows you to use both. The board will automatically switch between PBO for light tasks and your manual OC for heavy tasks based on a current threshold you set in the BIOS.
Premium SupremeFX Audio & AI Noise Cancelation
Audio is handled by the SupremeFX S1220A codec, supported by dual op-amps to drive high-impedance studio headphones. To complement the hardware, ASUS includes Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation. This software uses a massive deep-learning database to filter out background noise from both your microphone and the incoming audio from your teammates. Whether it’s a clicking mechanical keyboard or a nearby vacuum, the ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING WiFi II ensures that only the voices come through clearly.
Industrial ROG Aesthetics
The visual design is a masterclass in modern PC aesthetics. The board features a matte black finish with vibrant RGB lighting on the I/O shroud and the chipset heatsink. The “Cybertext” patterns are subtle but catch the light beautifully through a tempered glass side panel. With Aura Sync, you can coordinate the lighting of the motherboard with your GPU, fans, and RAM for a cohesive, professional look.
Final Verdict
The ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING WiFi II is the ultimate refinement of the AM4 platform. It takes everything that made X570 great—massive bandwidth and elite power delivery—and fixes the only real complaint: the noise. It is a silent, high-performance beast that is ready for the fastest CPUs, GPUs, and storage drives on the market. If you are building a “end-game” AM4 system, this is the motherboard that should be at the top of your list.
For full technical specs and memory compatibility, visit the official ASUS ROG product page.
