The ASUS ROG Strix B860-F Gaming Wi-Fi is a feature-packed, great-looking motherboard with excellent cooling, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 7—but its value hinges entirely on price. In some regions it’s a compelling, well-rounded option; in others, it’s somewhat overpriced.

ASUS shows off the most high-end BTF reverse connector motherboard on Socket AM5 yet, featuring its unique cable-free GC-HPWR GPU power connector too. But do these and its other features justify its sizable price tag this late into the motherboard life cycle?