ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wifi DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-Plus WiFi is a micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD B850 chipset, designed to support AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series desktop processors via the AM5 socket. It targets gamers and power users who want a compact, feature-rich platform without compromising on connectivity or power delivery. At the heart of the power design is a 14+2+1 power stage configuration, with each stage rated at 80A, providing robust and stable voltage delivery for demanding high-core-count AMD Ryzen processors. The DrMOS-based DIGI+ VRM ensures efficient power regulation under sustained workloads, complemented by dedicated VRM heatsinks to manage thermals during extended gaming sessions. Memory flexibility is a strong suit: four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256GB of RAM, with overclocked speeds reaching 8000+ MT/s when using compatible Ryzen 9000, 8000, or 7000 Series processors. Both AMD EXPO and ASUS AEMP profiles are supported for straightforward one-click memory tuning, while experienced builders can fine-tune timings manually through the UEFI BIOS. Storage options are equally comprehensive. Three M.2 Key-M slots are available — M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4 (up to 128 Gbps) with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series CPUs, while M.2_2 and M.2_3 operate at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out storage connectivity. AMD RAIDXpert2 technology enables RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations depending on the installed CPU generation. Expansion is handled by one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 mode, Ryzen 9000/7000) and one PCIe 4.0 x1 slot from the B850 chipset. The rear I/O is generously equipped with 12 USB ports including a USB 20Gbps Type-C port, three USB 10Gbps Type-A ports, four USB 5Gbps Type-A ports, and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports, alongside DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 8K@30Hz) and HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz) video outputs. Wireless connectivity is provided by an integrated 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) module covering 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, paired with Bluetooth 5.3. Wired networking uses a Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet controller, protected by ASUS TUF LANGuard circuitry. Audio is delivered by the Realtek ALC1220P codec with 7.1-channel surround sound, 120 dB SNR playback, and support for up to 32-bit/192 kHz output. ASUS TUF Protection features include ESD guards, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot PCIe reinforcement, and a stainless-steel back I/O panel. Builder-friendly additions include M.2 Q-Latch tool-free installation, PCIe Q-Release, Q-LED diagnostic indicators, BIOS FlashBack for CPU-free BIOS updates, and a pre-mounted I/O shield. Three Addressable Gen 2 headers support ARGB lighting via Aura Sync. Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: micro-ATX, 9.6 x 9.6 in (24.4 x 24.4 cm) – Socket: AMD AM5 – Chipset: AMD B850 – CPU Support: Ryzen 7000, 8000, 9000 Series – Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM, max 256GB, up to 8000+ MT/s (OC), dual-channel, EXPO & AEMP – Storage: 3x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4 + 2x PCIe 4.0 x4), 4x SATA 6Gb/s – PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (Ryzen 9000/7000), 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 – Rear USB: 1x 20Gbps Type-C, 3x 10Gbps Type-A, 4x 5Gbps Type-A, 4x USB 2.0 Type-A – Networking: Realtek 2.5GbE; Wi-Fi 6E 2×2 (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.3 – Audio: Realtek ALC1220P, 7.1 surround, 120 dB SNR – Video Out: DisplayPort 1.4 (8K@30Hz), HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) – Power: 24-pin ATX + 2x 8-pin EPS – VRM: 14+2+1 stages, 80A each – BIOS: 256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, FlashBack supported – OS: Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit – Warranty: 3 Years