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ATX motherboard with LGA 1150 socket and DDR3 memory slots

ASUS

ASUS B85-PRO LGA 1150 Intel B85 DDR3 32GB ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-0S2B-2959N

ATX motherboard with LGA 1150 socket and Intel B85 chipset supporting up to 32 GB DDR3 memory

  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR3 memory for multitasking headroom
  • LGA 1150 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel B85 chipset provides core platform features
  • ATX form factor fits standard chassis layouts
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield for installation

ASUS B85-PRO LGA 1150 motherboard

The ASUS B85-PRO is an Intel B85 chipset motherboard built for the LGA 1150 socket. It supports DDR3 memory up to a maximum capacity of 32 GB. The ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases for general-purpose builds.

Thermals noise and power

No specific thermal, acoustic or power-draw figures are provided for this board. Normal operating temperatures and fan noise will depend on the installed CPU, cooler and case airflow. The board draws power from the standard ATX and CPU connectors.

DDR3 32 GB memory limit

The single specification that decides suitability is the 32 GB DDR3 ceiling. Builders who need more memory capacity cannot use this platform. The board includes one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield in the package.

How it compares

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Price $52.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS B85-PRO
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

How do I install this ATX board in a case and which step is often missed?

Mount the board on standoffs, align the supplied I/O shield, then connect the 24-pin and CPU power headers before fitting any expansion cards.

What maintenance will this motherboard need later?

The board includes a metal battery for the real-time clock; if the system starts losing time or BIOS settings after shutdown, that battery should be replaced.

What limit appears first under sustained load?

Memory capacity tops out at 32 GB of DDR3, so heavy multitasking or large datasets will hit that ceiling before other onboard resources.

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