ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX DDR5 Motherboard
The ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI brings an AM5 platform for Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series chips, with four DDR5 slots holding 256GB at speeds reaching 8000+ MT/s through EXPO. A DIGI+ VRM digital power design with DrMOS stages and a dedicated VRM heatsink anchors the board, while three M.2 slots include one running PCIe 5.0 x4. Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7 at 160MHz cover networking, backed by military-grade TUF protection.
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The ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI arrives in a full ATX frame measuring 30.5 × 24.4cm, aimed at builders who want an AM5 platform that holds up under heavy daily use. It runs the AMD B850 chipset with a DIGI+ VRM digital power design using DrMOS stages and a dedicated VRM heatsink, reinforced by TUF-grade capacitors and heat-resistant components.
Key Highlights:
- Multi-Generation Ryzen Support: The AM5 socket accepts Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors, giving you a clear upgrade path for years.
- DDR5 Up to 256GB: Four DIMM slots run speeds reaching 8000+ MT/s (OC) with AMD EXPO and ASUS AEMP support, plus ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM compatibility with On-Die ECC.
- PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Slot: The primary slot connects directly to the CPU and accepts 2280-length drives, moving data at up to 128Gbps with an included heatsink.
- Three M.2 Slots Total: The second runs PCIe 4.0 x4 and accepts 22110-length drives, while the third runs PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset, alongside four SATA 6Gb/s ports.
- Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet: A LANGuard-protected port defends against lightning surges and electromagnetic interference.
- Wi-Fi 7 at 160MHz: A 2x2 module covers 2.4, 5, and 6GHz bands at speeds up to 2.9Gbps, with Bluetooth 5.4 and a Q-Antenna for fast installation.
- USB 20Gbps Type-C: A rear-panel port handles fast external drives, joined by three USB 10Gbps Type-A and four USB 5Gbps ports.
- Realtek ALC1220P Audio: A 7.1-channel codec with an internal amplifier, audio cover, premium capacitors, and 120dB SNR stereo playback output.
- ASUS TUF Protection: ESD Guards, Overvoltage Protection, SafeSlot, and a stainless-steel back I/O panel reinforce board longevity.
- EZ DIY Features: A BIOS FlashBack button updates BIOS without a CPU or memory, plus M.2 Q-Latch clips, a PCIe Slot Q-Release button, and a pre-mounted I/O shield.