ASUS has launched its B850M AYW GAMING WiFi motherboard worldwide, providing users with a compact yet powerful option for AMD Ryzen desktop systems.
The B850M AYW GAMING WiFi motherboard comes in a microATX form factor, measuring 24.4 cm x 22.1 cm, and features a six-layer black PCB and silver-white heatsinks, maintaining a tidy appearance while adhering to the ASUS AYW series style.
The motherboard employs an 8+2+1 phase power design with discrete MOSFETs and includes an 8-pin EPS CPU power connector, ensuring robust power delivery. For storage, it offers one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot capable of handling speeds up to 128 Gbps and another PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot with speeds up to 64 Gbps. Additionally, the board provides expansion slots, including one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot running at full speed and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot that operates at x8/x4 speed.
The B850M AYW GAMING WiFi supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with AEMP (AMD Extended Memory Profile) for overclocking, allowing for memory speeds of up to 8400+ MT/s. The motherboard is equipped with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, various USB ports including Type-C, and Realtek 7.1 channel audio CODEC.
The rear I/O panel of the motherboard features a pre-mounted shield and includes a variety of ports: one HDMI 2.1 port, multiple USB ports at different speeds (10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 480 Mbps), one 2.5 GbE RJ45 network port, two Wi-Fi antenna connections, and three audio jacks. For customization purposes, the board offers three Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers.
While the exact pricing of the B850M AYW GAMING WiFi motherboard has not been revealed yet, its feature-rich design makes it an attractive option for those seeking a compact and capable motherboard for their AMD Ryzen systems.
