Asus B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard - White | 90MB1M10-M0EAY0

The ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W is an ATX motherboard designed for AMD’s AM5 platform, offering comprehensive support for Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. Built on the AMD B850 chipset, this board is engineered for gaming, content creation, and advanced computing tasks, delivering a robust mix of performance, connectivity, and user-focused features.

This board uses an 8+2+1 power stage VRM configuration with discrete MOSFETs, backed by a six-layer PCB for improved heat dissipation and power stability. These features ensure reliable operation even under demanding workloads or overclocking conditions. Memory support includes four DDR5 DIMM slots, with compatibility for both AMD EXPO and ASUS AEMP II memory profiles, enabling enhanced speeds and flexibility for high-performance RAM modules.

For graphics and expansion, the motherboard includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot directly connected to the CPU, a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot via the chipset, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for additional peripherals. Storage options are strong, with three M.2 slots—one running at PCIe 5.0 x4 and two at PCIe 4.0 x4 and x2—alongside four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for traditional drives. These support various RAID configurations for both M.2 and SATA.

On the networking side, it features Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet for wired connections and integrated Wi-Fi 6E for high-speed wireless connectivity across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. Bluetooth 5.3 is also onboard for peripheral connectivity. USB connectivity is extensive, offering multiple rear ports including USB 10 Gbps Type-C and Type-A, along with front-panel USB headers for system builders.

The board is equipped with an HDMI 2.1 port and a DisplayPort 1.4 output, supporting up to 4K and 8K resolutions depending on the processor. Audio is delivered through a Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel codec, with shielding and premium capacitors for better sound quality.

ASUS has integrated several DIY-friendly and durability-enhancing features: Q-LED Core for boot diagnostics, a pre-installed I/O shield for easier installation, BIOS FlashBack for easy firmware updates without a CPU, and SafeSlot reinforcement for heavy GPUs. Three ARGB Gen 2 headers and Aura Sync support allow for full RGB customization and synchronization with compatible components.

Cooling is supported through multiple PWM/DC fan headers, an AIO pump header, and a flexible M.2 heatsink. These are all manageable through ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software. The system also includes access to AI-enhanced tools such as Armoury Crate, ASUS AI Advisor, and GlideX for easier system monitoring, driver updates, and device control.

In conclusion, the ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W offers a balanced and future-ready foundation for gamers, professionals, and system builders. Its support for PCIe 5.0, DDR5, Wi-Fi 6E, and rich DIY features makes it a strong choice for AM5-based systems targeting high performance and reliability.