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1 The Best Asus B85M-G of 2022 – Reviewed and Top Rated
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The Best Asus B85M-G of 2022 – Reviewed and Top Rated

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Rank No. #1

ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G

ASUS 5X Protection: All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability
USB 3.0 BOOST (UASP Support): 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0
Network iControl: Real-time network bandwidth management
Fan Xpert :Dedicated CPU and case fan controls
Crash Free BIOS 3: Restore corrupted BIOS data from USB storage

Rank No. #2

ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G R2.0

ASUS 5x protection - all-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability
Fan Xpert 2 - comprehensive controls for the perfect cool and quiet balance
USB 3.0 Boost - 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0
Q-DIMM - easy memory removal
AI Suite 3 - one-stop access to innovative ASUS features

Rank No. #3

Micro Center AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Desktop Processor 6-core 12-Thread Up to 4.6GHz Unlocked with Wraith Stealth Cooler Bundle with ASUS ROG Strix B550-A AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 ATX Gaming Motherboard

The World's Most Advanced AMD 5600X CPU Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler and ASUS ROG Strix B550-A Gaming Motherboard bundle combo, experience elite performance in games, design, record, content creation and intense multi-tasking. Pack in a bundle, compatibility guarantee, purchase with confidence
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Processor. 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.7GHz Base Clock, 4.6 GHz Max Boost, 65W TDP, unlocked for overclocking, 35 MB GameCache for game performance, DDR-3200 support, coming with quiet, capable AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games
AM4 Sockets Supported, support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards, delivering double the graphics bandwidth. Massive GameCache memory onboard for higher game performance. Leading edge 7-nanometer technology for cool, quiet, efficient operation. The perfect processor for the perfect gaming rig
ASUS ROG Strix B550-A Gaming MB (Ryzen 5000, 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard), built with Socket AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0, perfect pairng for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs. Ready for Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
Flexible connection and fast speed with dual M.2 slots (NVMe SSD) with heatsinks, PCIe 4.0-ready, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C plus HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.2 output support and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard. AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III for immersive audio. ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting

SaleRank No. #4

ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (WiFi 6) AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, BIOS Flashback, HDMI 2.1, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync)

Cutting edge gaming motherboard: with AMD AM4 socket, it is a perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
Faster memory: 4 memory slots support dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB, with ASUS OptiMem enabling higher memory frequencies and lower latencies
Blazing data transmission speeds: Two M.2 slots, including the latest PCIe 4.0, provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available via the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen platform
High-performance gaming networking: Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 2.5 Gb Ethernet for exceptionally fast and smooth online gaming experiences
Optimized thermal solution: Customizable fanless VRM and chipset heatsinks with ASUS Stack Cool 3+ design keep your system running reliably

Rank No. #5

Asus GM501GM-WS74 ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 144Hz IPS-Type G-SYNC Panel16GB DDR4 2666MHz

Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H six Core Processor (9MB Cache, 2.2Ghz-4.1GHz) 45W
Ram: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz | Hard Drive: 256GB NVMe solid state Drive + 1TB 5400Rpm Firecuda hybrid Drive
Keyboard: Asus Aura Sync customizable RGB Gaming
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 | Display: 15.6" Full HD 144Hz 3ms IPS Matte Display with G-SYNC (1920 x 1080)
Wireless: 802.11 AC wireless with Bluetooth 4.2 | Ports: 4x USB Type-A 3.1 (Gen2), 1x USB Type-C 3.1 (Gen2), 1x HDMI, 1x Headphone/Microphone combo

Rank No. #6

ASUS 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 14in VR Ready FHD Gaming Laptop,8 cores AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS(Upto 4.2 GHzBeat i7-10750H),Backlight,HDMI,USB C,NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650,Gray,Win 10 (12GB RAM|512GB PCIe SSD)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS(beat 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H), 8 Core processor up to 4.20 GHz, features machine intelligence that anticipates your needs. Discover true responsiveness with 8 cores and 16 threads for ultimate performance.
14" Full HD display, windows 10. 12GB dual channelhigh-bandwidth DDR4 runs for intense multitasking and gaming, 512GB PCIe SSD saves files fast and stores more data.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650graphics, Backlit keyboard, Virtual Reality Ready with required specs to run Virtual Reality hardware and software and is compatible with Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality Ultra.
Chiclet keyboard with white backlight allows you to enjoy comfortable and accurate typing, even in dim lighting.
Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 6 - 802.11 ax), 2 x USB 3.0 Type A Ports, 1 x USB Type C Charging Port, 2 x USB 3.2 Type C Port, 1 x HDMI Output, Virtual Reality Ready, Weighs 3.64 lbs. and measures 0.7" thin. No Webcam, No DVD. Eclipse Gray.

Rank No. #7

GMK Mini PC Windows 10, NucBoxs 8GB DDR4 128GB SSD Mini Computer with Intel Celeron J4125 Processor (up to 2.7GHz), Micro pc for 4K HD by HDMI Port, Dual Band Wi-Fi and BT 5.1

Pocket Body Mini PC: Size only 2.44 x 2.44 x 1.65inch, weights only 125g, easy to carry out. Pre-installed Windows 10 home edition which has a rich software ecology and efficient office environment, just enjoy the fun and work efficiency out of the box.
Powerful Micro PC: Intel celeron j4125 processor (4m cache, up to 2.7Ghz) and the intel uhd graphics 600. Support 4k video by hdmi, it will definitely ideal for office, education, home entertainment and other affairs.
Expandable Storage Mini Computer: 8gb ddr4 ram 128gb ssd for smoothly loading software. Besides, you can add your 128gb sd card, external usb to expand the storage.
Excellent Connection: Mini PC include hdmi*1, it support 4k video output, type-c for power and usb 3.0*2 ports, 3.5mm earphone jack*1, micro sd card port*1, bluetooth 5.1, 2.4g/5g dual-band Wifi ensure you can surf the web smoothly.
Package Include: Nucbox mini PC*1, type-c charger/ cable(12V/2A)*1, user manual*1. We provide 12 months warranty & life time technical service.note: Do not install ubuntu and Linux systems unless absolutely necessary.

Rank No. #8

Asus ROG Zephyrus S Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6 144Hz IPS Type FHD, GeForce RTX 2070, Intel Core i7-8750H, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD Windows 10 GX531GW-AS76 (Renewed)

NVidia GeForce RTX 2070 8GB (base: 1080 MHz, Boost: 1305 MHz; TDP: 90W)
Intel Core i7-8750H Hex-Core processor
15. 6” 144Hz 3ms IPS-Type full HD (1920x1080) Display
16GB 2666Hz DDR4 | 512GB PCIE NVME SSD | Windows 10 Home
0. 62” thin, 4. 6 lbs. ultraportable military-grade magnesium alloy body gaming laptop with premium metal cover.CPU Speed:8750H (2.20 GHz)

Rank No. #9

Asus ATX DDR3 2600 LGA 1150 (10Gb/s) Motherboards (Z97-A)

5-way optimization by dual intelligent processors 5
SATA express & M.2 support up to 10Gb/s data transfer
Turbo App - game faster
Remote GO! - Total control anytime, anywhere
Crystal Sound 2 - flawless audio that makes you part of the game. Please refer the User Manual before use.

SaleRank No. #10

ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus (Wi-Fi) AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, 12+2 with Dr. MOS Power Stage

AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors to maximize connectivity and speed with up to two M.2 Drives, USB 3.2 Gen2 and AMD StoreMI
Enhanced power solution: Military-grade TUF components, Pro Cool socket and Digi plus VRM for maximum durability
Comprehensive Cooling: Active PCH heatsink, VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert
Next-Gen connectivity: Dual PCIe 4.0 m.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A/Type-C
Gaming Networking: Exclusive Realtek L8200A Gigabit Ethernet, Intel 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support, Bluetooth 5.0, TUF LANGuard and technology

Rank No. #11

ASUS TUF Z390-Plus Gaming (Wi-Fi) LGA1151 (Intel 8th and 9th Gen) DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 Z390 ATX Motherboard 802.11ac Wi-Fi USB 3.1 Gen2

Designed for 9th and 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with dual M.2, Gigabit LAN, USB 3.1 Gen2
Military-Grade TUF Components like TUF LANGuard, TUF Chokes, TUF Capacitors, and TUF MOSFETs maximize system durability
Gamer’s Guardian with Safe Slot and FanXpert 4 provides hardware-level safeguards for maximum performance with dynamic system cooling
8-channel HD Gaming Audio with TUF Gaming Headphone featuring Realtek S1200A high definition audio codec driven by Japanese capacitors for warm, immersive sound
ASUS Optimum II improves memory stability and performance by improving trace isolation between PCB layers to maintain signal integrity even at higher frequencies

Rank No. #12

ASUS Prime X370-Pro AMD Ryzen AM4 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 ATX X370 Motherboard with Aura Sync RGB Lighting

Powered by AMD Ryzen AM4, 7th generation Athlon and HD 2000 series processors to maximize connectivity and speed with NVMe M.2, front panel USB 3.1 and Gigabit LAN
Two patent-pending Safe Slots feature an injection molding process that integrates metal framing for a stronger, firmly anchored PCIe slot built for heavyweight GPUs
AURA Sync RGB lighting features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of AURA Sync enabled products
Compatible with NVIDIA Titan X, GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1070 graphics cards, SLI HB bridge is your fast track to gaming greatness. With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Type-A and reversible USB 3.1 Type-C front-panel connectors
Supports cpu up to 8 cores. Features 1 x m.2 socket 3, with m key, type 2242 or 2260 or 2280 storage devices support sata and pcie 3.0 x 2 model. Operating system is windows 10 64 bit

SaleRank No. #13

ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, BIOS Flashback, HDMI 2.1, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync)

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
Robust Power Design: 12plus2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs
Optimized Thermal Solution: Fanless VRM and chipset heatsinks with ASUS Stack Cool 3plus design keep your system running reliably under heavy load by enhancing passive cooling capacity for critical onboard components.
High-performance Gaming Networking: 2. 5 Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2. 1(4Kat60HZ) and DisplayPort 1. 2 output, featuring dual M. 2 slots (NVMe SSD)—one with PCIe 4. 0 x4 connectivity, USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-C port and Thunderbolt 3 header

Rank No. #14

ASUS Prime Z390-A Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th And 9th Gen) ATX DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Gigabit LAN

Designed for 9th and 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with M. 2, USB 3. 1 Gen2 and ASUS Optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability
Revamped 5-Way Optimization that has the intelligence to overclock a CPU based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry. OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
5X Protection III Hardware-level safeguards with Safe Slot Core, LAN Guard, Over voltage Protection provide longevity, reliability. FanXpert 4 delivers advanced fan control for dynamic system cooling
Patent-pending Safe Slot Core fortified PCIe slots prevent damage caused by heavyweight GPUs
8-channel HD Gaming Audio featuring Realtek ALC887 high definition audio codec

Rank No. #15

GIGABYTE Ultra Compact PC Kit GB-BSRE-1505 (AMD Ryzen R1505G / Integrated Radeon Vega 8 Graphics/Gigabit LAN/Bluetooth/WiFi/HDMI/USB 3.2)

AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G Dual Cores Processor
Integrated Graphics Processor – Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
Dual Channel DDR4 2400MHz, 2 x SO-DIMMs, Max. 32GB
3 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of [email protected]
2 x GbE LAN ports, Wi-Fi 802.11ac / BT4.2

Rank No. #16

ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II AMD AM4 (Ryzen 5000, 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (8+4 Power Stages, HDMI 2.0b/DP,2 x PCIe 3.0 x16, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, BIOS Flashback, 256Mb BIOS Flash ROM

AMD AM4 Socket: Compatible to Ryzen 5000, 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
Robust Power Design: 8+2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs
Optimized Thermal Solution: Extended VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, multiple hybrid fan headers and fan speed management with Fan Xpert utility
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.0b([email protected]) and DisplayPort 1.2 output, featuring dual M.2 slots (NVMe SSD), 2x PCIe 3.0x16 Slot, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A & Type-C ports
Industry-leading Gaming Audio & AI Noise Canceling Microphone Technology: High fidelity audio from a SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the action. Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelling Mic technology.

Rank No. #17

EVGA X299 FTW K, LGA 2066, Intel X299, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.1, USB 3.0, EATX, Intel Motherboard 142-SX-E297-KR

Supports Intel Core X-Series cascade lake-X, Skylake-X and Kaby lake-X processors for 2066 socket
E-atx form Factor; operating System Support: Windows 10 64-bit
32GB DIMM support - 4 DIMM Quad-Channel DDR4 up to 256GB 4000MHz+ cascade lake-X/Skylake-X, and 128GB 4133MHz+ Kaby lake-X
4 USB 2.0 Ports (2 internal headers), 8 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (6 rear panel, 2 from 1 internal header), 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports (1x Type-A, 1x Type-C)
8 SATA 6 Gb/s ports, 2 M.2 Key-M 110mm, 80mm (up to 32Gbps), 1 M.2 Key-E 32mm, 2 U.2 port

SaleRank No. #18

ASUS TUF Gaming B550M-PLUS AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen™) Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, BIOS Flashback, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync)

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
Robust Power Design: 8+2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs
Optimized Thermal Solution: Fanless VRM and chipset heatsink, multiple hybrid fan headers and fan speed management with Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI Q-Fan Control utility
High-performance Gaming Networking: 2. 5 Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2. 1( [email protected]) and DisplayPort 1. 2 output, featuring dual M. 2 slots (NVMe SSD)—one with PCIe 4. 0 x4 connectivity, front panel USB 3. 2 Gen 1 connector, USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-C & Type-A ports

SaleRank No. #19

ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync)

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
Robust Power Design: 8+2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs
Optimized Thermal Solution: Fanless VRM and chipset heatsink, multiple hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI Q-Fan Control utility
High-performance Gaming Networking: 2. 5 Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2. 1 ([email protected]) and DisplayPort 1. 2 output, featuring dual M. 2 slots (NVMe SSD)—one with PCIe 4. 0 x4 connectivity, front panel USB 3. 2 Gen 1 connector, USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-C & Type-A ports and Thunderbolt 3 header, 1 x SPI TPM header.Industry-leading Gaming Audio & AI Noise Cancelling Mic Technology: High fidelity audio from a SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the action. Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelling Mic technology..Gaming Look and Feel: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and a Gen 2 addressable RGB header for greater customization.Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support" tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS & Firmware to download the latest BIOS.

Rank No. #20

Asus Sabertooth Z87 LGA 1150 Motherboard

TUF Engine Power Design
Ultimate Cool Thermal Solution
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology,Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
Memory Supported: 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC Un-buffered Memory,Dual Channel Memory Architecture,Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
ASUS TUF 5 Year Warranty

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FAQ:

Q: What are the specs of an Asus b85m-g motherboard?

A: ASUS B85M-G motherboard specifications Form factor: micro-ATX 233mm x 193mm CPU socket type: Socket 1150 Chipset: Intel B85 Memory: 4 DIMM slots Up to 32 GB DDR3-1066/DDR3-1333/DDR3-1600

Q: What kind of memory does an Intel B85 have?

A: Intel B85 Memory: 4 DIMM slots Up to 32 GB DDR3-1066/DDR3-1333/DDR3-1600 Dual-channel Supported Operating System(s): Microsoft Windows 7

Q: Which is better USB 3.0 or b85m?

A: B85M-G｜Motherboards｜ASUS USA Micro-ATX B85 features high-endurance 5X PROTECTION and new UEFI BIOS ASUS 5X PROTECTION: All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability USB 3.0 BOOST (UASP Support): 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0

Q: Is the b85m-g better than the H97?

A: The B85M-G dances circles around the gigabyte H97 that it replaced. I am especially happy with the SSD performance, sleep modes that actually work in Windows, USB transfers seem to run faster as well. I purchased this MoBo to use existing hardware (i7-4790 cpu, DDR3 memory).