{"product_id":"asus-b850-max-gaming-wifi-amd-atx-motherboard-ddr5-pcie-5-0","title":"ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI AMD ATX Motherboard DDR5 PCIe 5.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI is an AMD ATX motherboard built for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors. It pairs PCIe 5.0 storage support with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and a robust 8+2+1 phase power design, making it suited to builders who need stable performance for gaming, content creation or AI workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for next-gen speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — One M.2 slot runs at up to 128 Gbps via PCIe 5.0 on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series; two additional PCIe 4.0 slots cover storage expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8+2+1 phase power with discrete MOSFETs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Digital power design ensures stable voltage delivery to the CPU under load, supporting overclocking and sustained performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 6E and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual connectivity options—wireless and wired—with LANGuard protection on the Ethernet port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple cooling headers and heatsinks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four chassis fan headers, CPU and AIO pump headers, plus onboard heatsinks help manage thermals under demanding workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBIOS FlashBack and Aura Sync\u003c\/strong\u003e — Update BIOS without a CPU installed, and sync RGB lighting across three addressable RGB Gen 2 headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD B850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD AM5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 (one PCIe 5.0, two PCIe 4.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 6E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.5 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors in Socket AM5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ DDR5 memory up to 256 GB, supporting speeds of 8400+ MT\/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ DisplayPort and HDMI video output for integrated graphics or APU-based systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot operates at PCIe 5.0 speeds only on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series; Ryzen 8000 falls back to PCIe 4.0 on that slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Primary PCIe x16 slot runs at x8 mode on Ryzen 8000 series, full x16 on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders planning Ryzen 9000 or 7000 series CPUs who want to exploit PCIe 5.0 storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverclockers and high-performance users relying on the 8+2+1 phase power design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent creators and streamers needing Wi-Fi 6E plus wired Ethernet in one board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI PC builders targeting systems with multiple M.2 drives and stable power delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel platform builders—it supports AMD Socket AM5 only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRyzen 8000 series users\u003c\/b\u003e who need full PCIe 5.0 performance; the primary M.2 slot and primary PCIe x16 slot run at PCIe 4.0 and x8 respectively on that generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers needing onboard USB-C video output; it has DisplayPort and HDMI only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose requiring Intel Thunderbolt certification; this board has a USB4 header for add-in cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eB850 MAX GAMING WIFI motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series processors. The B850 MAX GAMING WIFI motherboard provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features. It's designed to be Advanced AI PC-ready, offering the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital power design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB850 MAX GAMING WIFI features an 8+2+1 phase digital power design with discrete MOSFETs, ensuring efficient and stable power delivery for AMD processors plus steady performance for day-to-day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree M.2 slots (up to 128 Gbps)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB850 MAX GAMING WIFI offers a total of three M.2 slots, including one that supports data-transfer speeds of up to 128 Gbps via PCIe 5.0, and two that support PCIe 4.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooler by design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe B850 MAX GAMING WIFI motherboard is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to help ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB850 MAX GAMING WIFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX (12 inch x 9.6 inch \/ 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Socket AM5 (supports up to 170W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSupported CPUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5 up to 256 GB, 8400+ MT\/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower Phase Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8+2+1 phase digital with discrete MOSFETs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRAID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRAID 0\/1\/5\/10 (Ryzen 9000 \u0026amp; 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Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 total: M.2_1 (PCIe 5.0 x4 on 9000\/7000, PCIe 4.0 x4 on 8000); M.2_2 (PCIe 4.0 x4\/x2); M.2_3 (PCIe 4.0 x2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x SATA 6 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (Ryzen 9000\/7000), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x1 mode each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRear USB Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 10 Gbps Type-A and Type-C, USB 5 Gbps Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eInternal USB Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x USB 5 Gbps Type-C connector; 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