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Green Micro ATX motherboard with silver CPU socket and black DDR3 slots

ASUS

ASUS B85M-K LGA 1150 Intel B85 16GB DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-P978-2H7SZ

Micro-ATX board with LGA 1150 socket and Intel B85 chipset supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory

  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • LGA 1150 socket accepts compatible 4th-gen Intel Core processors
  • Intel B85 chipset provides essential desktop platform features
  • Supports up to 16GB DDR3 memory for everyday workloads
  • Micro ATX form factor fits compact chassis builds
  • Includes I/O shield and SATA cable for quick setup

B85M-K Micro ATX board for LGA 1150 CPUs

This ASUS B85M-K motherboard uses the Intel B85 chipset and an LGA 1150 socket in a Micro ATX layout. It supports DDR3 memory up to 16GB maximum capacity. The board is sold new and includes an I/O shield and one SATA cable.

DDR3 memory ceiling and single SATA cable

The 16GB DDR3 limit means the board cannot accept more memory even if larger modules become available. Only one SATA cable is supplied so additional drives will need extra cables purchased separately. The B85 chipset provides standard connectivity for this platform without overclocking features.

Replaces older LGA 1150 boards

This board upgrades systems that currently max out below 16GB of DDR3 or lack a modern B85 chipset. The jump is worthwhile when the existing motherboard restricts memory capacity or has failed. Buyers who need more than 16GB of RAM or a different socket type cannot use this product.

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Price $58.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS B85M-K
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory
Max supported RAM16 GB

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 16GB DDR3 version or look for a higher-capacity option?

The board is specified for a maximum of 16GB DDR3, so that is the highest capacity this model supports.

What does the 16GB DDR3 limit mean when I install memory in my build?

You can populate the slots up to 16GB total; any memory beyond that will not be recognised by the system.

Which SATA standard does the included cable use, and what speed does that cap my drives at?

The supplied SATA cable follows the SATA interface, limiting connected drives to SATA transfer rates.

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