The ASUS TUF Gaming B850I WiFi Neo debuts as the first Mini-ITX in the TUF Gaming range

ASUS has its own brand for gamers ROGbut it also has a series dedicated to gamers within the main brand, we talk about the series TUF Gaming. In this same way, the manufacturer has launched the first motherboard with format Mini-ITXthe B850I WiFi Neo. A motherboard that has socket AM5 for the latest processors amd in a single form factor 17x17cmideal for tiny PC builds.

A Mini-ITX motherboard with AM5 socket for the latest AMD Ryzen

The new ASUS TUF Gaming B850I WiFi Neo It is a small plate that does not give up great features. Despite its smaller form factor, it features socket AM5 for the last AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series. Comes with two memory slots DDR5 up to 9,600 MT/s depending on the installed CPU and a maximum of 128GB. To facilitate memory overclocking, profiles are supported AMD EXPOwhich will allow you to increase the speed of the RAM with a couple of mouse clicks.

It has a main slot PCIe 5.0 x16although only for Ryzen 9000 and 7000being PCIe 4.0 x16 If we opt for a Ryzen 8000 Series. It also has two slots M.2 for SSDbeing the main PCIe 5.0 as long as we connect it together with a Ryzen 7000 or 9000 Series and PCIe 4.0 for the second. The motherboard is built with a 10 layer PCB and a system 8+2+1 VRM with stages up to 80A.

Advanced connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Hi-Speed USB and 2.5GbE Ethernet

In terms of connectivity, the board has (as its name indicates) Wi-Fi 6E and connector 2.5Gbps RJ45. It also comes with a 20Gbps USB-C, 2 USB-A 10Gbps and 1 of 5Gbpsas well as 2 USB 2.0. For video output it has DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1and also has audio connectors for input and output, through a chip Realtek compatible with 7.1 sound.

At the moment there is no recommended price for this ASUS TUF Gaming B850I WiFi Neowe leave you the complete specifications.

Processor (CPU)

Socket: AMD AM5
Compatibility:
- AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series
- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series
- AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series

Chipset

RAM memory

Guy: DDR5
Slots: 2 x DIMMs
Maximum capacity: 128GB
Supported speeds:
- Up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 Series
- Up to 9600+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 8000 Series
- Up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 7000 Series
Architecture: Dual channel
Compatibility:
- Unbuffered ECC and Non-ECC
- AMD EXPO™
- ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
- On-Die ECC on non-ECC DDR5 modules

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 8K at 30Hz)
1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K at 60Hz)
Available only with processors with integrated graphics.

Expansion Slots

With Ryzen™ 9000 and 7000:
With Ryzen™ 8000:

Storage

2 x M.2 slots
2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports
Compatibility:
- M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 (Ryzen 9000 and 7000)
- M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (Ryzen 8000 and chipset)
RAID support: 0, 1, 5 and 10 using AMD RAIDXpert2

Ethernet Network

1 x Realtek® 2.5Gb Ethernet
Technology TUF LANGuard

Wireless Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands
- 160 MHz bandwidth
Bluetooth® with support for LE Audio

USB ports

Rear Panel (6 ports)

1 x USB 20 Gbps (USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 10 Gbps (Type-A)
1 x USB 5 Gbps (Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)

Internal Connectors (up to 5 additional ports)

1 x USB 10 Gbps with support for USB Type-C®
1 x USB 5 Gbps for 2 additional ports
1 x USB 2.0 for 2 additional ports

Audio

Realtek® High Definition Codec with 7.1 Surround Sound
Support for 24-bit/192 kHz playback
Characteristics:
- Audio shielding
- Premium Capacitors
- Dedicated PCB layers

Rear Panel Ports

1 x USB Type-C® 20Gbps
2 x USB Type-A 10Gbps
1 x USB Type-A 5Gbps
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Display Port
1 x HDMI
1 x 2.5 Gb Ethernet Port
3 x Audio Jacks
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button
1 x Clear CMOS Button

Internal Connectors

Refrigeration:
- 1 x CPU Fan
- 1 x AIO Pump
- 2 x Chassis Fan
Feeding:
- 1 x 24-pin ATX connector
- 1 x 8-pin CPU connector
Lighting and others:
- 2 x Addressable RGB Gen 2
- 1 x Front Audio
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion
- 1 x Front Panel
- 1 x RTC Connector