The Asus TUF Gaming B850-Pro Wi-Fi7 W Neo motherboard features an AM5 CPU socket and supports the B850 chipset. It comes in an ATX form factor and includes support for Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7 versions, ensuring a wide range of wireless connectivity options. This motherboard also features RGB lighting for customizable aesthetics, dual BIOS for added reliability, and an easy overclocking capability. Bluetooth 5.4 is supported, but it does not feature aptX support or integrated graphics. The motherboard includes a 3-year warranty and measures 244mm in height and 305mm in width.
The Asus TUF Gaming B850-Pro Wi-Fi7 W Neo supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across 4 memory slots, making it suitable for high-performance builds. It operates with two memory channels for improved bandwidth and supports overclocked RAM speeds of up to 9000 MHz. However, it does not support ECC memory for error correction, which may be a consideration for certain use cases.
The Asus TUF Gaming B850-Pro Wi-Fi7 W Neo motherboard offers a versatile array of ports, including 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A), 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A), and 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports for fast data transfer. It also supports an HDMI output and a DisplayPort for display connectivity. Additionally, the board includes 1 RJ45 port for Ethernet and features a USB Type-C connector, though it does not offer Thunderbolt, eSATA, or VGA support.
The Asus TUF Gaming B850-Pro Wi-Fi7 W Neo includes a range of connectors, such as 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port through expansion, offering versatile expansion options. It features 4 SATA 3 connectors for storage and 3 M.2 sockets for high-speed drives. Additionally, the board provides 6 fan headers for cooling, but lacks support for TPM, mSATA, and U.2 connectors.
The Asus TUF Gaming B850-Pro Wi-Fi7 W Neo motherboard features both PCIe 4.0 x16 and PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, offering flexibility for high-performance GPUs and expansion cards. It also includes 2 PCIe x1 slots for additional peripherals, while lacking older PCI slots, PCIe 2.0, or PCIe x4/x8 slots for further expansion.
The Asus TUF Gaming B850-Pro Wi-Fi7 W Neo offers a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio for clear and high-quality audio output. It supports 7.1 audio channels for immersive sound and includes 3 audio connectors for versatile audio device connections. However, it does not feature an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio transmission.
The Asus TUF Gaming B850-Pro Wi-Fi7 W Neo motherboard supports several RAID configurations, including RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and RAID 0, providing flexible storage options for redundancy and performance. However, it does not support RAID 0+1 for additional storage configurations.