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product_id: 1202688
title: "ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G"
brand: "asus"
price: "$1136"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1202688-asus-micro-atx-ddr3-1600-lga-1150-motherboard-b85m-g
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# 170% faster USB 3.0 BOOST Fan Xpert for precise cooling control ASUS 5X Protection for durability ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** $1136
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power your build with ASUS B85M-G — where speed meets rock-solid reliability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G by asus
- **How much does it cost?** $1136 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1202688-asus-micro-atx-ddr3-1600-lga-1150-motherboard-b85m-g)

## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid 5X Protection:** Built-in multi-layer safeguards ensure unmatched reliability and longevity, so your system stays resilient under pressure.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.0 Boost:** Experience transfer speeds up to 170% faster than standard USB 3.0, perfect for seamless data flow and productivity.
- • **Crash-Free BIOS 3 Recovery:** Never fear BIOS corruption again—restore your system effortlessly from USB storage and stay up and running.
- • **Real-Time Network Management:** Network iControl lets you prioritize bandwidth on the fly, ensuring your critical apps always get the speed they deserve.
- • **Smart Fan Control with Fan Xpert:** Customize CPU and chassis fan speeds for optimal cooling and whisper-quiet operation, keeping your rig cool and efficient.

## Overview

The ASUS B85M-G Micro ATX motherboard combines DDR3 1600 MHz memory support with advanced ASUS 5X Protection for durability, USB 3.0 BOOST delivering 170% faster data transfer, and intelligent fan controls via Fan Xpert. Designed for LGA 1150 sockets, it offers real-time network bandwidth management and a crash-free BIOS recovery system, making it a dependable choice for professionals seeking performance and stability in a compact form factor.

## Description

Micro-ATX B85 features high-endurance 5X Protection and new UEFI BIOS

Review: Been Working for Years ! - This motherboard was bought years ago (not sure how many). It has worked great. Seeing that I bought a standalone motherboard with NO Windows security features, I was easily able to install Linux Mint 17.0 and later versions of Linux. HP Mini-Laser Printer works excellent, same with Scanner, Router, Cable Modem. I have 3 somewhat different versions of Linux Mint on 3 separate SSDs: LMDE6, Linux Mint 20.1, and Linux Mint 22.0.
Review: Great MoBo so far - When I bought this I did not realize it was "used", an oversight on my own behalf. It did arrive in like-new condition, but without the original packaging, manual, etc .. but no biggies, just download manual from the manufacturers site. So far it's running great after a bios flash and everything is as expected. If I have an issue contrary to this in the future, I'll revise but so far, a great purchase!

## Features

- 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
- AI Suite 3: One-stop access to innovative ASUS features

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CRJU3JA |
| Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,896 in Computer Motherboards |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (688) |
| Date First Available | May 13, 2013 |
| Department | motherboard |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.2 x 7.6 x 2.05 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
| Item model number | B85M-G |
| Manufacturer | ASUS Computer International Direct |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 9.2 x 7.6 x 2.05 inches |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR3 |
| Series | B85M-G |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1150
- **Chipset Type:** Intel B85
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Compatible Processors:** AMD 2nd Gerenration Ryzen
- **Memory Clock Speed:** 1600 MHz
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 1024 MB
- **Model Name:** B85M-G
- **Platform:** Not Machine Specific
- **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR3

## Images

![ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LJALqgY7L.jpg)
![ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815Bq2DQnoL.jpg)
![ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913c8MWnKYL.jpg)
![ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91WJyBq0dYL.jpg)
![ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91t4CCYPOSL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do i have to update any bios if i use an i7 4790 Processor?**
A: Yes.
You should do update the bios with the most recent version.
You first download both the bios updater and the bios and upzip.
Install the bios updater at win7 or win8  (win10 may not work to install).
Once installed open the updater then install the bios.

Please note aforementioned may not worj out at win10.
Must do this process at win7 or win8 

Good luck to you.

**Q: Is this mother board compatible with an i7-4790, on the asus website they suggest to update the bios before installing this cpu, i mean its mandatory?**
A: It is. That's the main reason I bought this board. I got a i7-4790 I pulled off an Optiplex running on this board.

**Q: What's the Bios version? Greater then 2001?**
A: Because our products are well packaged. I'm not sure about every BIOS version, but I'm sure they're all over 2001.

**Q: What cpu does it use**
A: This is for 4th-gen Intel CPUs using LGA 1150 socket; Haswell and Broadwell.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Been Working for Years !
*by P***Z on December 8, 2025*

This motherboard was bought years ago (not sure how many). It has worked great. Seeing that I bought a standalone motherboard with NO Windows security features, I was easily able to install Linux Mint 17.0 and later versions of Linux. HP Mini-Laser Printer works excellent, same with Scanner, Router, Cable Modem. I have 3 somewhat different versions of Linux Mint on 3 separate SSDs: LMDE6, Linux Mint 20.1, and Linux Mint 22.0.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great MoBo so far
*by J***K on September 17, 2024*

When I bought this I did not realize it was "used", an oversight on my own behalf. It did arrive in like-new condition, but without the original packaging, manual, etc .. but no biggies, just download manual from the manufacturers site. So far it's running great after a bios flash and everything is as expected. If I have an issue contrary to this in the future, I'll revise but so far, a great purchase!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for the price, but some very minor issues came up.
*by B***Y on September 6, 2020*

I bought this motherboard because I was rebuilding most of my PC into a new case for better air flow so I wouldn't worry about temperatures. This was the only fairly priced motherboard that would work with my CPU (an i7 4770, a 4th gen Intel i7 processor). First and foremost, I bought mine from A-Z Lounge and it while I cannot verify if it is truly "New condition", it is packaged very well. It is also a genuine motherboard, you can check that by going onto the Asus website, make an account, and register the product. So, as far as I know it is New condition because it didn't say it was already registered, so that is good. Second, my old issues with this product are: I got a fatal error when booting up from my old HDD the first time. I just turned it off, went into the BIOS options, and made sure the HDD was there and connected. After that, it booted BUT it needed to repair Windows because it needed the correct BIOS drivers. My screens also went solid pink and became unusable the first few times I used the PC, to fix this you must install the latest drivers (go to GeForce experience application for Nvidia). Otherwise, if that fails, your CPU or GPU (or their cables) are having issues. So these were fixable issues, but irritating and stressful nonetheless. Third, my boot time was cut in half. I was not the most pleased because this motherboard has a "lesser" chipset than my last one. This motherboard cannot utilize Intel Rapid Storage Technology; however, it does feel much faster than my last motherboard. The BIOS time went from 14.6 seconds to 7.2 seconds, which is very nice. The B85 chipset does not support overclocking, but it is still a good chipset. Fourth, installing the motherboard and getting it in the right spot in the case with the IO shield was a bit of a pain in the butt, but it worked out so no harm no foul. But just know I needed someone to apply a bit of pressure to force it into the right spot so all screw holes could be filled. Fifth, this motherboard does NOT come with screws. Screws typically come with the case. But screw holes are mostly standardized so you can reuse old ones. Putting the cables into the motherboard was a breeze though. This motherboard also does not support RGB, but the CoolerMaster H500 ARGB case had an adapter which, while you cannot control the colors with the motherboard, still allows the colors to work and change if you open the side panel and click the button. If you don't plug in the colors the fans will still work. All in all, this motherboard is VERY good for the price. I play League of Legends and Valorant and it works fine. It was also the most fairly priced motherboard in "New" condition I could find that would work with my Intel i7 4770. The only reason it is 4/5 and not 5/5 is the IO shield and light technical issues at the start. I will update this review as I keep working and using it, but so far so good!

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