ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS II
ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS II AMD Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 Series Socket AM5 mATX Motherboard
Overview Summary:
The ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS II motherboard delivers exceptional performance for gamers and PC enthusiasts in South Africa. Designed for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors, this micro-ATX board supports DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 graphics, and ultra-fast M.2 storage. AI-driven tools like AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II ensure smarter system management for both gaming and demanding workloads. Shop now to build a durable, high-performance PC with reliable connectivity and advanced features.Its robust construction includes military-grade components, pre-mounted I/O shield, and comprehensive cooling solutions to maintain stable performance under heavy loads. With extensive USB Type-C and Type-A ports, high-speed Ethernet, and HDMI/DisplayPort support, it provides all the connectivity options needed for modern gaming and productivity. Buy now to upgrade your system with this versatile motherboard.
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High-end gaming and enthusiastWhat is this best for?
Gaming, content creation, AI workloads, high-performance computing, PC buildingOverview:
ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS II Motherboard for AMD Ryzen
The ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS II motherboard is engineered to deliver high-performance gaming and advanced computing with the latest AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. Built with military-grade components, a robust power solution, and comprehensive cooling, this mATX motherboard ensures stable performance even during marathon gaming sessions or demanding AI workloads.
Description:
This motherboard supports DDR5 memory up to 8000+ MT/s, PCIe 5.0 for graphics and M.2 storage, and features extensive USB connectivity including a 20Gbps USB Type-C rear port. It comes equipped with AI-based performance tools like AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II for smarter system management. Durable components, pre-mounted I/O shields, and intuitive DIY features make it perfect for both enthusiasts and newcomers building high-performance PCs.
Features:
Advanced Power and Performance Design
- Premium 14+2+1 (80A) power stages with enlarged VRM heatsinks for stable power delivery
- Eight-layer PCB for enhanced stability and overclocking potential
- ProCool power connectors ensure secure PSU connections and prevent hotspots
- TUF chokes and capacitors offer long-term durability and resistance to high temperatures
- Digi+ VRM control delivers clean and efficient voltage to the CPU
AI-Enhanced System Management
- AI Overclocking: Automatically optimizes CPU performance and cooling profiles
- AI Cooling II: Dynamically adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise while maintaining thermals
- AI Networking II: Prioritizes bandwidth and maximizes WiFi 7 speeds for uninterrupted connectivity
AI Cache Boost improves local LLM (large language model) performance by optimizing CPU cache and memory paths, delivering up to 29% faster processing.
AI Advisor provides real-time guidance on optimization and hardware settings, ideal for both beginners and experienced builders.
Memory and Storage Excellence
- Supports DDR5 memory up to 8000+ MHz with AMD EXPO profiles
- ASUS AEMP automatically optimizes memory timing, frequency, and voltage for maximum stability
- Three M.2 slots, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot for ultra-fast storage (up to 128Gbps)
- Full NVMe RAID support for high-speed storage configurations
Comprehensive Cooling Control
- Enlarged VRM heatsinks and dedicated M.2 and PCH heatsinks
- Multiple 4-pin PWM/DC fan headers plus AIO and Water Pump+ support
- Smart Fan Protect monitors fan health and optimizes performance
- Compatible with ASUS AIO coolers for efficient and customizable thermal management
High-Speed Connectivity
- PCIe 5.0 x16 for next-gen graphics cards with double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0
- Rear USB 20Gbps Type-C port and front USB 10Gbps Type-C for fast data transfers
- 2.5Gb Ethernet and WiFi 7 with Q-Antenna for ultrafast networking
- Extensive USB 10Gbps and 5Gbps ports for connecting external devices
DIY-Friendly Design
- PCIe Slot Q-Release simplifies graphics card removal
- M.2 Q-Latch allows tool-free SSD installation
- Q-LED lights provide instant system status during boot
- BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons enable easy updates and resets
- Pre-mounted I/O shield protects ports and enhances build aesthetics
User-Friendly Software Support
- UEFI BIOS: Easy configuration for beginners and advanced options for pros
- ASUS DriverHub: Automatic detection, installation, and updates for drivers
- Armoury Crate: Customize Aura Sync RGB lighting and manage ASUS devices
- ASUS GlideX: Seamless screen sharing across multiple platforms
- Power-saving settings optimize energy use without compromising performance
Durable and Reliable Build
- Military-grade components and TUF chokes/capacitors for long-lasting durability
- Robust VRM and multi-layer PCB for stable overclocking and CPU performance
- Comprehensive thermal management ensures system longevity under heavy loads
Summary
The ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS II motherboard is designed for gamers and power users who demand durability, advanced connectivity, and intelligent performance management. With next-generation memory, PCIe 5.0 support, AI-enhanced tools, and DIY-friendly design, it provides a rock-solid foundation for high-performance PCs.
Specifications:
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Specifications![]() | |
| Product Code | ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS II![]() |
| Model | TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS II |
| CPU | AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
| Chipset | AMD B850 Chipset |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 |
| Supports up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM | |
| Dual channel memory architecture | |
| Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO ) | |
| ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) | |
| Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market. | |
| ** Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. | |
| Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort |
| 1 x HDMI port | |
| * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications. | |
| ** Supports max. 8K@30Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. | |
| * Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. | |
| Expansion Slots | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
| 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) | |
| AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors | |
| 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode) | |
| AMD B850 Chipset | |
| 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot | |
| ** Specifications vary by CPU types. | |
| Storage | Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| AMD 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) | |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
| * Specifications vary by CPU types. | |
| RAID Support | AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology |
| Ryzen 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10 | |
| Ryzen 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1 | |
| Ryzen 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10 | |
| * Specifications vary by CPU types. | |
| Ethernet | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| TUF LANGuard | |
| USB | Rear USB (Total 12 ports) |
| 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C ) | |
| 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A) | |
| 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) | |
| 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) | |
| Front USB (Total 7 ports) | |
| 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ) | |
| 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports | |
| 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports | |
| * USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A. | |
| Audio | Realtek 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 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio. | |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C ) |
| 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A) | |
| 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) | |
| 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) | |
| 1 x DisplayPort | |
| 1 x HDMI port | |
| 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port | |
| 3 x Audio jacks | |
| 1 x BIOS FlashBack button | |
| 1 x Clear CMOS button | |
| Internal I/O Connectors | Fan and Cooling Related |
| 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header | |
| 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header | |
| 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header | |
| 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers | |
| Power Related | |
| 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector | |
| 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors | |
| Storage Related | |
| 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) | |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
| USB | |
| 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ) | |
| 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports | |
| 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers | |
| 1 x Chassis Intrusion header | |
| 1 x COM Port header | |
| 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) | |
| 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header | |
| Special Features | ASUS TUF PROTECTION |
| - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) | |
| - ESD Guards | |
| - TUF LANGuard | |
| - Overvoltage protection | |
| - SafeSlot | |
| - Stainless-steel back I/O | |
| ASUS Q-Design | |
| - M.2 Q-Latch | |
| - PCIe Slot Q-Release | |
| - Q-Dashboard | |
| - Q-DIMM | |
| - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) | |
| ASUS Thermal Solution | |
| - M.2 heatsink | |
| - VRM heatsink design | |
| ASUS EZ DIY | |
| - BIOS FlashBack button | |
| - BIOS FlashBack LED | |
| - ProCool | |
| - Pre-mounted I/O shield | |
| - SafeDIMM | |
| Aura Sync | |
| - Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers | |
| Software Features | ASUS Exclusive Software |
| Armoury Crate | |
| - Aura Creator | |
| - Aura Sync | |
| - Fan Xpert 2+ | |
| ASUS AI Advisor | |
| ASUS DriverHub | |
| - TUF GAMING CPU-Z | |
| TurboV Core | |
| DTS Audio Processing | |
| Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) | |
| Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial) | |
| WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) | |
| UEFI BIOS | |
| AI Cache Boost | |
| ASUS EZ DIY | |
| - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 | |
| - ASUS EZ Flash 3 | |
| - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode | |
| - ASUS MyHotkey | |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
| Accessories | Cables |
| 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| 1 x TUF GAMING sticker | |
| 1 x M.2 rubber package | |
| 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD | |
| Documentation | |
| 1 x Quick start guide | |
| Operating System | Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | micro-ATX Form Factor |
| 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) | |

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