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ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WIFI mATX board in black with silver heatsinks plus Ryzen 5 9600X CPU in box

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ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI AMD motherboard & Ryzen 5 9600X CPU combo

SKU CH-3VC0-JAAVP

A motherboard and CPU combo with AM5 socket, 14+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, DDR5 support up to 192GB, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, three M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5Gb LAN, and USB 20Gbps Type-C

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD B850
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to 8000+MT/s (OC)
  • Max supported RAM192 GB

Motherboard TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI

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CPU + Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with AM5 socket and B850 chipset
  • Stable power delivery via 14+2+1 80A DrMOS stages and 8-layer PCB
  • Fast storage with one PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots plus heatsinks
  • High-speed networking through Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet
  • Smooth 100+ FPS gaming from Ryzen 5 9600X with 6 cores and 12 threads

Combo for AM5 builds

This bundle pairs a TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI motherboard with a Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The board uses the AMD B850 chipset on a micro-ATX layout and is ready for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. The included 9600X delivers 6 cores and 12 threads for gaming and multitasking. It suits builders who want a matched platform without separate compatibility checks.

DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 storage and fast I/O

Four 288-pin slots support dual-channel DDR5 up to 192 GB and 8000+ MT/s with EXPO or AEMP profiles. One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 5.0 M.2 2280 socket connect current GPUs and the fastest drives. Two additional M.2 slots (2242, 2260, 2280) run at PCIe 4.0 x4. Rear USB includes a 20 Gbps Type-C port, front-panel header adds 10 Gbps Type-C, and 2.5 Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E handle networking. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports and RAIDXpert2 support cover mass storage.

Upgrade path from older AM4 or early AM5

The AM5 socket and B850 chipset replace AM4 platforms and earlier 600-series boards, adding DDR5, PCIe 5.0 and USB 20 Gbps in one step. The 14+2+1 80 A DrMOS VRM with 8-layer PCB and dual 8-pin ProCool connectors gives headroom for future 9000, 8000 or 7000 series processors. Move to this combo when you need the bandwidth and memory speed that DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 provide for new GPUs and workloads.

How it compares

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Price $434.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI+R5 9600X
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD B850
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to 8000+MT/s (OC)
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)**
AMD B850 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
SATA and RAID supportAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
*RAID 5 Function is only supported by AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220P
Sound channelsRealtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio cover
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
PCIe x1 slotsAMD B850 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 10 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

What is the first limit reached during sustained load on the 14+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages?

The 14+2+1 80A DrMOS stages and 8-layer PCB are designed to deliver stable power to the Ryzen 5 9600X, with the VRM heatsink and PCH heatsink managing heat under continuous operation.

How loud or hot does the board get when running all day with Fan Xpert 4 controlling the hybrid fan headers?

Enlarged VRM and M.2 heatsinks plus a PCH heatsink work with Fan Xpert 4 and hybrid fan headers to keep temperatures low and fan noise minimal during extended use.

Which DDR5 memory kit must I already own to reach the 8000+ MT/s overclocked speed on the four 288-pin slots?

A DDR5 kit that supports AMD EXPO or ASUS AEMP profiles is required; the board runs up to 192 GB across four slots in dual-channel mode.

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