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

ASUS

ASUS VANGUARD B85 Intel B85 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-EXTY-NZJE0

Supports LGA 1150 CPUs with up to 32 GB DDR3 memory in a Micro ATX form factor

  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR3 memory capacity
  • LGA 1150 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel B85 chipset delivers essential platform features
  • Micro ATX form factor suits compact chassis builds
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O back panel for immediate connectivity

Socket and chipset

The ASUS VANGUARD B85 is an Intel B85 motherboard built for the LGA 1150 socket. It targets builders assembling or repairing systems that use fourth-generation Core processors. The Micro ATX form factor suits compact chassis where full-size ATX boards will not fit.

Memory ceiling

This board accepts DDR3 modules up to a total of 32 GB across its slots. That capacity limit is the single specification that determines whether the board matches the planned memory configuration. No other memory type or higher density is supported.

Build context

The board ships with a rear I/O shield and one SATA cable, leaving the builder to supply CPU, cooler, memory, storage and power supply. Its Micro ATX dimensions free up space in smaller cases while still providing the essential connectivity for a functional system.

How it compares

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Price $87.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS VANGUARD B85
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

What does the 32 GB memory ceiling mean once the board is installed in a system?

The board can address up to 32 GB of DDR3, so a fully populated build will not see more RAM than that limit.

What does the SATA interface cap in practice on this board?

SATA connects storage devices at the standard SATA signalling rate; the board does not expose faster storage interfaces.

What does the Micro ATX form factor need to fit or mount in a chassis?

A Micro ATX tray with the matching I/O shield and standard mounting holes accepts this board.

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