ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W

Expert Features AM5 Powerhouse for Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 — Built to unleash the full fury of next-gen AMD CPUs, optimized for high-speed gaming, AI workflows, and ultra-demanding creative projects. Advanced AI PC Ready — Features ASUS AI Solutions including AI Cache Boost (up to 29% faster LLM performance) and AI Advisor for instant, natural-language motherboard guidance. 8+2+1 Phase Digital Power Design — Discrete MOSFETs deliver clean, stable power to Vcore, SOC, and misc rails, reinforced by a six-layer PCB for better thermals and overclocking headroom. Triple M.2 Storage — One blazing PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 (128 Gbps) plus two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for rapid OS boots, app launches, and future-proof storage expansion. DDR5 to 8000+ MT/s (OC) — Supports EXPO profiles, AEMP for non-EXPO kits, and deep UEFI tuning for elite-level memory optimization. Heavy Cooling Arsenal — VRM heatsinks, thermal pads, M.2 heatsinks, chipset heatsink, hybrid fan headers, Auto-Tuned control, Fan Xpert 2+, Extreme Quiet mode, and AIO pump header. WiFi 6E + Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet — Triple-band WiFi 6E and high-throughput LAN deliver brutal, low-latency networking for gaming and pro workflows. PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot — Reinforced, SMT-optimized metal slot designed for next-gen GPUs and higher signal integrity. USB 10Gbps Everywhere — Rear USB-C + multiple 10Gbps Type-A ports plus front USB-C for ultra-fast external workflows. DIY-Friendly to the Bone — Q-Antenna, Q-LED Core, Q-DIMM, Q-Slot, BIOS FlashBack™, pre-mounted I/O shield, and Clear CMOS header. Full Customization Suite — Armoury Crate, Aura Sync, 3x Gen 2 ARGB headers, UEFI BIOS EZ Mode/Advanced Mode, DriverHub, GlideX. Premium Audio — Realtek 7.1 HD audio codec with shielding, dedicated layers, and premium capacitors. Robust Protection — ASUS 5X Protection III with DIGI+ VRM, SafeSlot, LANGuard, stainless-steel I/O, and overvoltage protection. Expert Specs Category Specification Model B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W CPU Support AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors Chipset AMD B850 Chipset Memory 4× DIMM, up to 256GB DDR5, up to 8000+ MT/s (OC), Dual Channel, EXPO™, AEMP, On-Die ECC Graphics Outputs 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (8K@30Hz), 1× HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) Expansion Slots 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (Ryzen 9000/7000), 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (Ryzen 8000), 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4, chipset), 2× PCIe 3.0 x16 (x1 mode) Storage 3× M.2 (1× PCIe 5.0 x4, 1× PCIe 4.0 x4, 1× PCIe 4.0 x2), 4× SATA 6Gb/s; RAIDXpert2 (per CPU series) Networking Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet + ASUS LANGuard Wireless WiFi 6E (2×2), Bluetooth 5.3 Rear USB 4× USB 10Gbps (3× Type-A, 1× Type-C), 2× USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 2× USB 2.0 Front USB 1× USB 5Gbps Type-C, 1× USB 5Gbps header (2 ports), 3× USB 2.0 headers (6 ports) Audio Realtek 7.1 Surround HD, shielding, premium caps, dedicated audio PCB layers Back I/O USB-C 10Gbps, 3× USB-A 10Gbps, 2× USB-A 5Gbps, 2× USB 2.0, DP, HDMI, WiFi module, 2.5Gb LAN, 3× audio jacks, BIOS FlashBack™ Internal Headers CPU Fan, CPU OPT, AIO Pump, 4× Chassis Fans, 24-pin, 8-pin + 4-pin CPU power RGB Headers 3× Addressable Gen 2 Other Headers Clear CMOS, Chassis Intrusion, COM, Front Audio, S/PDIF Out, SPI TPM, System Panel, Thunderbolt (USB4) Special Features ASUS 5X Protection III, Q-Design, Thermal Solution, EZ DIY, Aura Sync Software Armoury Crate, Aura Creator, Fan Xpert 2+, AI Advisor, DriverHub, GlideX, TurboV Core, ASUS CPU-Z, Norton 360 (60 days), WinRAR (40 days) BIOS 256 Mb AMI UEFI Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Accessories 2× SATA cables, WiFi Q-Antenna, M.2 rubber packages, 3× M.2 screw packs, Quick Start Guide OS Support Windows 11 / Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm)