ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI7 AM5 Micro-ATX DDR5 Motherboard
The ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI7 packs an AM5 platform into a Micro-ATX frame 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 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 B850M-PLUS WIFI7 condenses a full AM5 platform into a 24.4 × 24.4cm Micro-ATX frame for compact builds. 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 a stainless-steel back I/O panel.
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 2242, 2260, and 2280-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, shipping with either a MediaTek MT7925 or Realtek RTL8922AE depending on production batch, with LE Audio support and a Q-Antenna.
- Twelve Rear USB Ports: A USB 20Gbps Type-C, three USB 10Gbps Type-A, four USB 5Gbps, and four USB 2.0 ports connect a full peripheral load without a hub.
- 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 hold up through years of daily use.
- EZ DIY Features: A BIOS FlashBack button updates BIOS without a CPU or memory, plus a rear Clear CMOS button, M.2 Q-Latch clips, a PCIe Slot Q-Release button, and a pre-mounted I/O shield.