The Sapphire Pure B850M Wi-Fi motherboard features a compact Micro-ATX form factor and supports the AM5 CPU socket with a single CPU socket configuration. It includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support, ensuring fast wireless connectivity, and comes with built-in Bluetooth 5.3. For customization, it offers RGB lighting and easy overclocking options. However, it does not have integrated graphics or dual BIOS functionality, and resetting the BIOS is not made easier with a clear CMOS feature. The motherboard also comes with a 3-year warranty for added peace of mind.
The Sapphire Pure B850M Wi-Fi motherboard supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across 4 memory slots, offering a significant capacity for demanding applications. It also supports dual-channel memory, with speeds of up to 8000 MHz when overclocked, ensuring fast data transfer. However, it does not support ECC memory, making it less suitable for error-correction needs in critical environments.
The Sapphire Pure B850M Wi-Fi motherboard offers a versatile selection of ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) with 3 ports and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port for fast data transfer. It also features an HDMI output, a DisplayPort, and a single RJ45 port for network connectivity. Additionally, it includes 4 USB 2.0 ports and supports USB Type-C, but lacks Thunderbolt or VGA connectors.
The Sapphire Pure B850M Wi-Fi motherboard provides ample expansion options with 4 SATA 3 connectors and 2 M.2 sockets for storage devices. It also includes 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors and additional USB 2.0 ports through expansion. However, it lacks a TPM connector, U.2 sockets, or mSATA support, offering a more standard set of connectors for typical usage.
The Sapphire Pure B850M Wi-Fi motherboard features 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-speed graphics cards or expansion cards and 1 PCIe x4 slot for additional peripherals. It does not include PCIe 3.0 x16, PCIe x1, or PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, limiting its expansion options in these areas. There are no PCI or PCIe x8 slots available either.
The Sapphire Pure B850M Wi-Fi motherboard supports 5.1 audio channels, delivering high-quality sound for immersive media experiences. It is equipped with 3 audio connectors for flexible audio device connections but does not include an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output.
The Sapphire Pure B850M Wi-Fi motherboard supports RAID 1 and RAID 0 configurations, offering users flexibility for data redundancy and performance improvements. However, it does not support RAID 0+1, limiting its available RAID options to the more common 0 and 1 setups.
