Description
Quick Specs
- Experience lightning-fast gaming with a PCIe 5.0 slot.
- Enjoy easy PC DIY with Q-Release and M.2 Q-Latch features.
- Harness the power of AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors.
- Achieve faster, more reliable connections with onboard WIFI.
- Benefit from robust cooling and stability with the TUF Gaming design.
Elevate Your Gaming Experience with an ASUS AM5 Motherboard
The ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WIFI motherboard is engineered for gamers seeking peak performance and unwavering reliability. This Micro ATX ASUS AM5 Motherboard, built around the cutting-edge AMD B850 chipset, supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors, providing exceptional speed and stability for both intense gaming sessions and demanding content creation tasks.
Lightning-Fast Performance
Experience next-generation gaming with PCIe 5.0 support on this TUF Gaming Motherboard, unlocking blazing-fast data transfer speeds for the latest graphics cards and NVMe SSDs. This ensures your system remains ready for the most demanding games and applications, delivering a crucial competitive advantage.
DIY-Friendly Design
The TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WIFI ASUS AM5 Motherboard simplifies PC building with user-friendly features. These include the PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, and Q-Antenna. The Q-LED and BIOS Flashback button streamline troubleshooting and BIOS updates, ensuring a smooth and efficient building experience for both beginners and experienced builders.
Robust Connectivity and Cooling
This ASUS AM5 Motherboard keeps you connected with integrated WIFI, delivering fast and reliable wireless performance. Comprehensive cooling solutions ensure optimal thermal management, maintaining system stability even under heavy loads. Multiple USB ports, including USB Type-C, enable seamless connectivity for all your peripherals and devices.
Enhanced Audio Quality
Immerse yourself in high-fidelity audio with the Realtek codec, supporting jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking. The crystal-clear sound enhances your gaming and multimedia experiences on this premium ASUS AM5 Motherboard.
FEATURES:
- AMD B850 Chipset
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 8000+ MT/s (OC) 256GB max capacity
- Ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E connectivity with Realtek 2.5G Ethernet LAN
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 support
- 20Gbps USB Type-C connectivity support
- EZ PC DIY: PCIe slot Q-Release, Q-Antenna, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED and BIOS Flashback button for easy usage
- Aura Sync support for full RGB lighting control
SPECIFICATIONS:
- CPU: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Chipset: AMD B850 Chipset
- Memory:
- 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
- Supports up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors
- ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
- ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
- Graphics:
- 1 x HDMI™ port**
- 1 x DisplayPort***
- * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
- ** Supports max. 8K@30Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
- *** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
- Expansion Slots:
- AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
- AMD B850 Chipset
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
- *Please check Asus support or download center for supported peripherals.
- Storage:
- Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)*
- AMD B850 Chipset
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- * Specifications vary by CPU types.
- RAID:
- AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
- Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
- Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
- Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
- Ethernet:
- 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
- TUF LANGuard
- Wireless & Bluetooth:
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
- Bluetooth® v5.3**
- * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, supported only in Windows 11 or later.
- ** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
- Rear USB (Total 12 ports):
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front USB (Total 6 ports):
- 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports
- * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A.
- Audio:
- Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
- Audio Features:
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio cover
- Unique de-pop circuit
- * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
- Back Panel I/O Ports:
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI™ port
- 1 x Wi-Fi module
- 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 5 x Audio jacks
- 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
- Operating System: Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- Asus TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WIFI AM5 Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard - Black x1
Why Asus?
ASUS has earned a trusted reputation in South Africa for delivering high-quality, innovative motherboards. The ASUS TUF Gaming series, including this ASUS AM5 Motherboard, is specifically designed for reliability and performance, ensuring gamers and PC enthusiasts receive a product that meets the demands of modern gaming and content creation. With advanced features, robust construction, and excellent support, ASUS motherboards provide a solid foundation for any high-performance PC build.
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Refund Policy
Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..
