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Micro ATX board in dark PCB finish, LGA 1150 socket, four DDR3 slots, multiple PCIe and SATA connectors, rear I/O shield included

ASUS

ASUS B85M-G PLUS LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Q1K8-GBK98

Micro ATX board for LGA 1150 CPUs with dual-channel DDR3 up to 32 GB, 7.1 audio, Gigabit LAN and four USB 3.0 ports

  • ProcessorSupports new 4th generation Intel with LGA1150 specification
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 xPCI Express 3.0/2 x16 expansion card slot 2 xPCI Express
  • Supports 4th gen Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs via LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 32 GB at 1600 MHz for responsive multitasking
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot plus two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots for graphics and add-in cards
  • Six SATA ports — four SATA III and two SATA II — for multiple storage drives
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel audio and Gigabit LAN for clear sound and wired networking

Micro ATX Intel B85 Board

The ASUS B85M-G PLUS is a micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel B85 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It fits fourth-generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs in a 23.4 by 20.6 centimetre form factor. The board delivers dual-channel DDR3 memory support up to 32 gigabytes across four slots.

Upgrade Builders vs New Platform Seekers

This board suits builders refreshing an existing LGA 1150 system or assembling a budget office machine with legacy components. It provides four USB 3.0 ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, six SATA connections and 7.1 channel audio. Buyers starting a fresh modern build should look elsewhere because the platform uses an older socket and DDR3 memory standard.

32GB DDR3 Ceiling

The maximum memory capacity is 32 gigabytes using DDR3 modules at 1600, 1333 or 1066 megahertz. Four DIMM slots allow dual-channel population up to that limit. Systems requiring more than 32 gigabytes of RAM cannot be satisfied by this motherboard.

How it compares

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Price $49.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineASUS B85M-G PLUS
Model nameASUS B85M-G PLUS
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XSATA III interface, 2xSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 high fidelity 7.1 channel audio codec chip,
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 8111GR PCle Gigabit Network Controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 xPCI Express 3.0/2 x16 expansion card slot
2 xPCI Express 2.0 x1 expansion card slots
Onboard USB headers4X USB 3.0 ports (2 on main board, 2 on rear panel)
8X USB 2.0 ports (4 on main board, 4 on rear panel)

Questions about this item

How much DDR3 memory can the B85M-G PLUS handle before the board stops recognising it?

The board supports a maximum of 32 GB of DDR3 across its four slots, running at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz.

What are the noise and heat implications of the Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN and ALC887 audio running continuously?

Both controllers are low-power integrated chips; they add negligible heat and produce no audible noise during all-day operation.

Which processor and cooler combination must I already own to install this LGA 1150 board?

You need a 22 nm 4th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron in an LGA 1150 package plus a compatible cooler.

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