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Micro ATX board in dark PCB finish, LGA 1150 socket, four DDR3 slots, multiple PCIe and SATA connectors, rear I/O shield included

ASUS

ASUS B85M-G PLUS LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Q1K8-GBK98

Micro ATX board for LGA 1150 CPUs with dual-channel DDR3 up to 32 GB, 7.1 audio, Gigabit LAN and four USB 3.0 ports

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
  • CPU TypeSupports new 4th generation Intel with LGA1150 specification
  • ChipsetIntel B85
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz memory
  • Maximum Memory Supported32GB
  • PCI Slots1 xPCI Express 3.0/2 x16 expansion card slot 2 xPCI Express
  • Supports 4th gen Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs via LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 32 GB at 1600 MHz for responsive multitasking
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot plus two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots for graphics and add-in cards
  • Six SATA ports — four SATA III and two SATA II — for multiple storage drives
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel audio and Gigabit LAN for clear sound and wired networking

Micro ATX Intel B85 Board

The ASUS B85M-G PLUS is a micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel B85 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It fits fourth-generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs in a 23.4 by 20.6 centimetre form factor. The board delivers dual-channel DDR3 memory support up to 32 gigabytes across four slots.

Upgrade Builders vs New Platform Seekers

This board suits builders refreshing an existing LGA 1150 system or assembling a budget office machine with legacy components. It provides four USB 3.0 ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, six SATA connections and 7.1 channel audio. Buyers starting a fresh modern build should look elsewhere because the platform uses an older socket and DDR3 memory standard.

32GB DDR3 Ceiling

The maximum memory capacity is 32 gigabytes using DDR3 modules at 1600, 1333 or 1066 megahertz. Four DIMM slots allow dual-channel population up to that limit. Systems requiring more than 32 gigabytes of RAM cannot be satisfied by this motherboard.

Highlights

  • Supports 4th gen Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs via LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 32 GB at 1600 MHz for responsive multitasking
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot plus two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots for graphics and add-in cards
  • Six SATA ports — four SATA III and two SATA II — for multiple storage drives
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel audio and Gigabit LAN for clear sound and wired networking

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesASUS B85M-G PLUS
ModelASUS B85M-G PLUS
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
CPU TypeSupports new 4th generation Intel with LGA1150 specification slots. Core i7 Core i5 Core i3/Pentium /Celeron. Processor supports 22nm processor
Support Intel, Turbo Boost 2.0 technology
ChipsetIntel B85
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
PCI Slots1 xPCI Express 3.0/2 x16 expansion card slot
2 xPCI Express 2.0 x1 expansion card slots
SATA RAID4XSATA III interface, 2xSATA II interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC887 high fidelity 7.1 channel audio codec chip,
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8111GR PCle Gigabit Network Controller
Onboard USB4X USB 3.0 ports (2 on main board, 2 on rear panel)
8X USB 2.0 ports (4 on main board, 4 on rear panel)

Questions about this item

How much DDR3 memory can the B85M-G PLUS handle before the board stops recognising it?

The board supports a maximum of 32 GB of DDR3 across its four slots, running at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz.

What are the noise and heat implications of the Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN and ALC887 audio running continuously?

Both controllers are low-power integrated chips; they add negligible heat and produce no audible noise during all-day operation.

Which processor and cooler combination must I already own to install this LGA 1150 board?

You need a 22 nm 4th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron in an LGA 1150 package plus a compatible cooler.

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