SKU: 90MB1M10-M0EAY0

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W – AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, For Ryzen 9000/8000/7000, DDR5 8000+ MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, Triple M.2, WiFi 6E, 2.5Gb LAN, USB 10Gbps Type-C, DisplayPort, HDMI, BIOS FlashBack, Aura Sync

$ 257.00 ---ONLY---

Description

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

CategorySpecification
ModelB850 MAX GAMING WIFI W
CPU SupportAMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
ChipsetAMD B850 Chipset
Memory4× DIMM, up to 256GB DDR5, up to 8000+ MT/s (OC), Dual Channel, EXPO™, AEMP, On-Die ECC
Graphics Outputs1× DisplayPort 1.4 (8K@30Hz), 1× HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz)
Expansion Slots1× 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)
Storage3× 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)
NetworkingRealtek 2.5Gb Ethernet + ASUS LANGuard
WirelessWiFi 6E (2×2), Bluetooth 5.3
Rear USB4× USB 10Gbps (3× Type-A, 1× Type-C), 2× USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 2× USB 2.0
Front USB1× USB 5Gbps Type-C, 1× USB 5Gbps header (2 ports), 3× USB 2.0 headers (6 ports)
AudioRealtek 7.1 Surround HD, shielding, premium caps, dedicated audio PCB layers
Back I/OUSB-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 HeadersCPU Fan, CPU OPT, AIO Pump, 4× Chassis Fans, 24-pin, 8-pin + 4-pin CPU power
RGB Headers3× Addressable Gen 2
Other HeadersClear CMOS, Chassis Intrusion, COM, Front Audio, S/PDIF Out, SPI TPM, System Panel, Thunderbolt (USB4)
Special FeaturesASUS 5X Protection III, Q-Design, Thermal Solution, EZ DIY, Aura Sync
SoftwareArmoury Crate, Aura Creator, Fan Xpert 2+, AI Advisor, DriverHub, GlideX, TurboV Core, ASUS CPU-Z, Norton 360 (60 days), WinRAR (40 days)
BIOS256 Mb AMI UEFI
ManageabilityWOL by PME, PXE
Accessories2× SATA cables, WiFi Q-Antenna, M.2 rubber packages, 3× M.2 screw packs, Quick Start Guide
OS SupportWindows 11 / Windows 10 64-bit
Form FactorATX (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm)