ASUS PRIME B850-PLUS + Ryzen 5 9600X AMD motherboard CPU combo

ASUS PRIME B850-PLUS combo

This ASUS PRIME B850-PLUS motherboard and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor combo delivers a ready-to-install platform for AM5 socket builds. The board provides DDR5 memory support with ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile for optimised speeds. It includes one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots for fast storage. A 12+2 phase power design with Digi+ VRM supplies stable current to Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs.

DIY builders and gamers

The 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 9600X reaches a 5.4 GHz max boost clock and is unlocked for overclocking, targeting 100+ FPS in popular titles. Integrated 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGuard and rear USB 10Gbps Type-A and Type-C ports suit modern connectivity needs. Pre-mounted I/O shield, Fan Xpert 2+ and Aura Sync RGB headers simplify assembly. Users needing Wi-Fi, additional PCIe lanes or a higher core count should consider other options.

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot

The single PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot delivers up to 128 Gbps bandwidth, setting the storage performance ceiling for this platform. Two additional PCIe 4.0 x4 slots offer supplementary high-speed capacity. Matching a compatible drive to this slot determines whether the build achieves its maximum sequential throughput.