ASUS ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi

The ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi packs X870-tier features into a Mini-ITX footprint, targeting small-form-factor builders who still want PCIe 5.0 storage, dual USB4 ports, and Wi-Fi 7 without stepping up to a full ATX board. It's built for Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 processors in SFF cases where every millimeter of board space is contested.

The board uses a 10+2+1 power stage design; ASUS does not publish an exact per-stage amperage figure for this SKU, but the layout is sized for Ryzen 9000 non-X3D chips at stock-to-moderate overclocks in a thermally constrained ITX case rather than sustained all-core extreme overclocking. Two DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 128GB total capacity, with AMD EXPO enabling speeds of 8600+ MT/s depending on CPU generation and DIMM population, though ITX boards typically see tighter memory OC headroom than ATX siblings due to shorter trace lengths and single-sided cooling. A single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot handles the GPU, while two M.2 slots cover storage: one PCIe 5.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x4, both underneath dedicated heatsinks to manage thermals in the tight ITX chassis. Dual USB4 ports (40Gbps) are a standout feature at this size, alongside 2.5GbE wired networking, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), and Bluetooth 5.4. Audio runs through an ESS SABRE9260Q DAC, and the board supports an optional ROG Strix Hive II external I/O hub for builders who need more rear ports. Against the ASUS Prime X870-P WiFi already in this catalog, the Strix X870-I trades ATX expansion room for a Mini-ITX footprint while keeping the same X870 chipset feature set, making it the pick for SFF builds rather than full-tower rigs.