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The ASUS TUF B450M-PRO GAMING motherboard is a high-performance, micro-ATX form factor board designed for gamers and enthusiasts looking for a reliable and feature-packed foundation for their PC builds. It features AMD’s B450 chipset, which is built to support Ryzen 3000 series and Ryzen 2000 series processors, including the latest 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs (with BIOS update), offering great performance, stability, and value for money. The TUF series is renowned for its military-grade durability and robust design, and the B450M-PRO GAMING continues this legacy, offering a range of advanced features while maintaining a focus on reliability and performance.
Key Features
1. Socket and CPU Compatibility
- AMD AM4 Socket: The motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000, and 2000 series processors, including the Ryzen 5, Ryzen 7, and Ryzen 9 CPUs, providing excellent multi-core performance for gaming and productivity tasks. It also supports Athlon processors.
- Future-Proofing: With the inclusion of BIOS Flashback, users can easily upgrade their BIOS to support the latest processors without needing a previous-generation CPU.
2. Military-Grade TUF Components
- TUF Components: The TUF B450M-PRO GAMING motherboard is designed to be highly durable. It is built with TUF capacitors, TUF chokes, and TUF MOSFETs. These high-quality components are rigorously tested to meet military-grade standards, ensuring long-term stability and resistance to wear, even under heavy loads.
- TUF Protection: The motherboard features TUF ESD Guards to protect the board from electrostatic discharge, and TUF LANGuard for improved network protection, reducing the risk of damage from power surges or lightning strikes.
3. Memory Support
- Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory: The motherboard supports up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM (4 x 16GB), with speeds of up to 2933 MHz (non-overclocked). With overclocking, the board supports speeds of up to 3466 MHz (OC), allowing you to push your memory performance further for demanding applications or gaming scenarios.
- QVL Support: ASUS provides a qualified vendor list (QVL) for memory, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of RAM kits, reducing the chances of instability or performance issues.
4. Expansion Slots & Storage Options
- PCIe Slots: The TUF B450M-PRO GAMING has a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for high-performance discrete graphics cards (GPUs), such as the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX and AMD Radeon RX series. It also has a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, offering flexibility for additional expansion cards.
- M.2 Slots: The board includes 2 x M.2 slots, one of which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 for faster NVMe SSD storage, and the other for SATA-based M.2 SSDs. This offers lightning-fast storage options, improving boot times and loading speeds for games and large files.
- SATA Ports: The TUF B450M-PRO GAMING provides 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, enabling you to add additional hard drives or SSDs for ample storage space for your games, media, and software.
5. Connectivity
- USB Ports: The motherboard includes a comprehensive selection of USB ports, including USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C on the rear I/O panel, along with multiple USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. This gives you flexibility to connect modern peripherals and accessories, including external drives, controllers, and audio devices.
- LAN: The TUF B450M-PRO GAMING features an Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller with TUF LANGuard for stable and reliable network connectivity. This ensures low-latency online gaming and smooth streaming.
- Audio: The board comes equipped with Realtek ALC892 audio codec, offering 8-channel HD audio with TUF Audio and DTS Sound Unbound technology for an immersive audio experience during gaming, media consumption, or content creation.
6. Cooling and Thermal Management
- Fan Headers: The motherboard offers 4 x fan headers for CPU and chassis fans. The advanced thermal control allows for flexible fan speed adjustments to maintain optimal cooling for both your CPU and GPU.
- Thermal Pads & Heatsinks: The board features VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, and choke heatsinks that ensure the components stay cool under load. This is especially important during long gaming sessions or while running demanding applications.
- AI Cooling: ASUS AI Suite software provides intelligent fan control, adjusting fan speeds automatically based on CPU temperature, helping to maintain a balance between noise levels and thermal performance.
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