The ASUS B850M AYW GAMING WIFI motherboard is a high-performance micro-ATX solution designed for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors with AM5 socket support. Engineered for gamers and PC enthusiasts, it features robust power delivery with an 8+2+1 phase digital VRM and a six-layer PCB, ensuring stability for overclocking and demanding workloads.
Featuring 2 DIMM DDR5 slots, it supports up to 128GB of memory with advanced overclocking profiles (AMD EXPO™ and ASUS AEMP), reaching speeds beyond 8200 MT/s depending on CPU configuration. Expansion is versatile with PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot for next-gen graphics cards, a secondary PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (operating at x4), and two M.2 slots optimized for PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage.
Connectivity is future-proof with integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3, plus a 2.5Gbps Realtek LAN featuring ASUS LANGuard for enhanced network stability. The board also includes multiple USB options: two rear 10Gbps Type-A ports, two 5Gbps Type-A ports, and front panel USB Type-C support.
Visual output comes through an HDMI 2.1 port supporting stunning 4K@60Hz resolution. Cooling and durability feature M.2 heatsinks, VRM heatsinks, Q-Latch easy M.2 installation, and SafeSlot reinforcement. Additional features such as BIOS FlashBack™, Q-LED diagnostic LEDs, and Aura Sync RGB lighting support enhance usability and customization.
Designed for Windows 10 & 11 (64-bit), this motherboard is ideal for users seeking powerful, reliable performance with extensive connectivity and expandability in a compact micro-ATX form factor.