ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS Micro-ATX Motherboard (DDR5, AM5)

Step up to next-gen computing with the ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS, a micro-ATX motherboard built to support the latest AMD Ryzen™ 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors via Socket AM5. Whether you’re building a high-performance gaming rig, content-creation workstation or future-proof PC, this board offers robust power delivery, advanced connectivity and proven durability.

Performance & Power Delivery

This board is equipped with a 14 + 2 + 1 (80 A) DrMOS power stage design, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery even under heavy CPU loads or when overclocking. The extended VRM heatsink and premium components keep things cool and reliable during extended sessions.

Memory & Storage

With support for 4 DDR5 DIMM slots — up to 256 GB capacity and over 8000 MT/s (OC) — you’ll get serious memory bandwidth for multitasking and demanding workloads. On the storage side, you’ll find three M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4, two PCIe 4.0 x4) and four SATA 6 Gb/s ports, making this board versatile for fast NVMe drives, large capacity SATA storage or RAID setups.

Expansion & Graphics

The primary expansion slot is a PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot — ideal for upcoming graphics cards — and there’s a PCIe 4.0 x1 slot for auxiliary cards. With built-in DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 (depending on CPU graphics support), outputting to 4K or 8K displays is supported.

Connectivity & Networking

Networking is future-ready with Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet and (on WiFi variants) WiFi 6E + Bluetooth v5.3 support. You’ll also get USB-C Type-C ports at the rear supporting up to 20 Gbps, plus multiple USB Type-A ports at 10 Gbps and 5 Gbps, making this board highly flexible for high-speed storage, accessories and peripherals.

Cooling & Build Quality

The TUF series is built for durability: military-grade components, TUF LANGuard network protection, pre-mounted I/O shield and Q-Design features (Q-Latch for M.2 drives, Q-Release for graphics cards). The board also includes multiple fan and pump headers, addressable RGB Gen2 headers, and robust thermal solutions for long sessions of load.

Why Choose It?

Choose the ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS if you want a micro-ATX form factor without sacrificing high-end features. It’s perfect for compact builds that don’t compromise on performance, and offers a smooth upgrade path with next-gen CPUs and PCIe 5.0 graphics.

What to Consider

While the board supports AM5 CPUs and next-gen features, ensure your chassis has good airflow due to the high power delivery design, and confirm your cooling solution has clearance in a micro-ATX setup.

In summary, this motherboard from ASUS delivers a serious foundation for a modern PC build — excellent connectivity, top-tier memory and storage support, and trusted TUF durability. Ideal for gamers, creators and enthusiasts alike.