The motherboards offer faster speeds, more ports, easy installation, and features for performance or budget builds designed for experts and beginners.
ASUS has launched the B850 and B840 series AM5 motherboards for AMD processors, featuring models from the ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and Prime families. The B850 motherboards offer higher speeds, USB ports, and additional M.2 SSD slots. Many B850 models support WiFi 7 and DDR5 memory. They simplify the PC building process with tool-free M.2 SSD installation, easy troubleshooting, and simple graphics card installation and removal.
The B840 motherboards are aimed at users who don’t plan to overclock or use PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs or graphics cards. For those building an affordable PC, particularly one with a CPU with integrated graphics, B840 motherboards are a cost-effective option. The first B840 models come from the Prime family.
Generations of PC builders have relied on the ASUS BIOS interface for its consistent design and usability. ASUS recently upgraded the interface resolution to 1920 x 1080, starting with the AMD 800 series motherboards. This upgrade, now available for ASUS B850 and B840 motherboards, allows users to view more settings simultaneously, making navigation and adjustments easier.
The BIOS Q-Dashboard provides a view of the motherboard model directly within the BIOS, with components and connections labelled. This helps users understand the hardware and how the motherboard’s features work.
ASUS AI Advisor software, available for ASUS X870E, X870, B850, and B840 motherboards, answers common questions about ASUS functions, BIOS settings, and performance optimization. It supports experienced builders and those assembling a PC for the first time.
Gamers rely on ROG Strix motherboards for gaming performance, distinct design, and extensive connectivity. The B850 ROG Strix models now include features previously available only in the ROG Crosshair series.
The ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi is the best in the ROG Strix B850 series. It’s great for using a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU with a B-Series motherboard. It has a strong design for better performance and cooling, making it suitable for overclocking. It also has tools like AI Overclocking to make performance tuning easier. It supports PCIe 5.0 for graphics cards and has a simple mechanism to remove the card easily.
