ASUS has released the B85M-Gamer, a new Intel B85 Express chipset-based motherboard that marks the first micro-ATX (mATX) model in the ASUS Gamer series. B85M-Gamer is intended to be used with Pentium, Core i3, and entry-level Core i5 CPUs and NVIDIA GTX 750/750 TI or AMD R7 GPUs. The motherboard features Intel Gigabit Ethernet networking for lag-free online gaming experiences and LANGuard for surge protection. †
B85M-Gamer comes with ASUS SupremeFX technology built in, offering near-lossless audio with a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB. The SupremeFX audio chipset is isolated from electromagnetic interference (EMI) by a protective shield, preserving the integrity of the audio signals. ‘Red-line shielding’ horizontally separates B85M-Gamer’s audio components from the rest of the motherboard. This combination is designed to eliminate analog interference to ensure flawless sound quality. SupremeFX also has a built-in amplifier that drives high-quality headphones all the way up to 300ohm impedance.
Additionally, the new ASUS mATX gaming motherboard includes AI Suite 3, an ASUS-exclusive dashboard-style control panel that lets players fine-tune their B85M-Gamer-based systems through an intuitive interface.
For additional information, visit http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/B85MGAMER/.
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ASUS B85M-Gamer Specifications |
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CPU socket |
LGA 1150 socket for the 4th- and new 4th-generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium, and Celeron processors |
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Chipset |
Intel B85 Express |
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Memory |
4 x DIMMs, up to a maximum of 32GB, DDR3 1600MHz, Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
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Expansion slots |
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots |
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Graphics (VGA) |
Integrated Intel HD Graphics -Supports HDMI at maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz -Supports D-sub at maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz -Supports Intel InTru 3D, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Clear Video HD -Technology and Intel Insider |
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Storage connectivity |
4 x SATA 6Gbit/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gbit/s connectors |
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Networking/LAN |
Intel Gigabit Ethernet + LANGuard |
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USB |
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 on back panel, 2 mid-board) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on back panel, 4 mid-board) |
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Audio |
SupremeFX 8-channel high-definition audio – High-quality stereo playback with 115dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) – Jack-detection, multi-streaming, front-panel mic jack-retasking – SupremeFX shielding technology – ELNA premium audio capacitors – Headphone amp † |
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Dimensions / form factor |
mATX, 9.2 x 8.1in (23.3 x 20.6cm) |
