The Sapphire Nitro+ B850A Wi-Fi7 motherboard features an AM5 CPU socket and is compatible with the B850 chipset, designed in a Micro-ATX form factor. It supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and includes Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless connectivity. While the board offers easy overclocking, it does not support RGB lighting, dual BIOS, or integrated graphics. It is equipped with one CPU socket and comes with a 3-year warranty, providing reliable long-term use.
The Sapphire Nitro+ B850A Wi-Fi7 motherboard supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory, providing ample capacity for demanding applications. It features 4 memory slots and supports dual-channel memory configurations. The motherboard also allows for overclocking, with a maximum RAM speed of 8000 MHz, though it does not support ECC memory for error correction.
The Sapphire Nitro+ B850A Wi-Fi7 motherboard offers a range of connectivity options, including 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C port. It also features 4 USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI output, and a DisplayPort output. For networking, it includes a single RJ45 port and supports USB Type-C, though it lacks Thunderbolt and eSATA ports.
The Sapphire Nitro+ B850A Wi-Fi7 motherboard is equipped with a variety of connectors to expand your system’s capabilities. It features 3 M.2 sockets, 4 SATA 3 connectors, and additional support for 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 2 USB 2.0 ports through expansion. While it does not include mSATA or U.2 connectors, it offers flexibility for storage and peripheral expansion.
The Sapphire Nitro+ B850A Wi-Fi7 motherboard offers a range of expansion slots, including 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, providing flexibility for high-speed components. It also includes 1 PCIe x4 slot, though there are no PCIe 4.0 x16 or PCIe x1 slots available. The board does not feature PCI slots or PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, limiting some older expansion options.
The Sapphire Nitro+ B850A Wi-Fi7 motherboard supports a 7.1 audio channel configuration for immersive sound. It includes 6 audio connectors for flexible connectivity, though it does not feature an S/PDIF Out port, limiting certain digital audio output options.
The Sapphire Nitro+ B850A Wi-Fi7 motherboard does not support RAID 0+1, which means it is not suitable for configurations requiring this specific RAID setup. This limitation should be considered for users planning to use RAID 0+1 for storage redundancy and performance.
