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Micro ATX motherboard in black with grey slots and silver heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS B85M-GAMER Intel B85 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-CV9R-6RG2R

Micro ATX board for LGA 1150 CPUs with Intel B85 chipset and DDR3 support up to 32 GB

  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • Supports up to 32 GB DDR3 memory capacity
  • LGA 1150 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel B85 chipset provides core platform features
  • Micro ATX form factor suits compact builds
  • Includes SATA cable for drive connectivity

Socket & Chipset

The ASUS B85M-GAMER is an Intel B85 motherboard built for the LGA 1150 socket. It accepts DDR3 memory up to a maximum of 32GB. The Micro ATX form factor fits compact cases while keeping essential expansion slots. This board suits builders assembling a cost-conscious system around a compatible fourth-generation Intel Core processor.

Interface Limits

Storage devices connect through the native sata interface provided by the B85 chipset. No other high-speed storage protocol is present on this platform. Builders who need more storage bandwidth than sata delivers will find the interface itself is the limiting factor, regardless of the drive installed.

Memory Ceiling

The 32GB DDR3 ceiling is the single specification that decides whether this board fits the build. Systems requiring more memory capacity cannot use this motherboard. Buyers planning workloads that exceed this limit must select a different platform.

How it compares

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Price $77.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS B85M-GAMER
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

Which memory capacity should I choose for this board?

The board supports up to 32GB of DDR3; select the amount that matches your workload and budget.

What does the LGA 1150 socket mean for my build?

It accepts Intel processors built for the LGA 1150 package, so the CPU must match that socket.

What does the SATA interface provide on this motherboard?

It connects standard SATA storage drives; the board includes one SATA cable in the box.

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