Asus Prime B450M-K AM4 DDR4 mATX Motherboard

Asus Prime B450M-K - Description

AM4 DDR4 mATX Motherboard

Reliable Foundation for Your PC Build:

Asus Prime B450M-K motherboard is designed to provide a solid and affordable foundation for both first-time builders and experienced users. Engineered with the AMD B450 chipset, this compact micro-ATX board delivers excellent compatibility with a wide range of AMD Ryzen™ processors, including the latest Ryzen™ 5000 series, as well as Athlon™ processors with Radeon™ Vega Graphics. Whether you are building a budget-friendly gaming rig or a dependable everyday workstation, this motherboard strikes the perfect balance between performance, stability, and value.

Powerful CPU and Memory Support:

This motherboard supports AMD AM4 processors, including Ryzen™ 5000/4000/3000/2000/1000 series, providing great flexibility for upgrades. It features two DDR4 DIMM slots, supporting up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM with speeds up to 4400MHz (OC). Thanks to its dual-channel memory architecture and support for ECC (depending on CPU), users can enjoy smoother multitasking, faster application loading, and more efficient system performance.

Ultrafast Storage and Expansion Options:

The Asus Prime B450M-K includes a 32Gb/s M.2 slot that supports both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, giving you the option for lightning-fast NVMe SSDs. Additionally, it offers four SATA 6Gb/s ports for traditional hard drives or SSDs, supporting RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations for data redundancy or speed. For expansion, the motherboard is equipped with PCIe 3.0/2.0 slots, including one full-length PCIe x16 SafeSlot Core reinforced slot for stability and durability, along with two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for add-on cards.

Advanced Connectivity and I/O Ports:

Connectivity is seamless with USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports offering 10Gbps transfer speeds, USB 3.1 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 headers for front and rear panel connectivity. Display options include DVI-D and D-Sub ports, supporting up to 1920 x 1200 resolution. Networking is handled by a reliable Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller with ASUS LAN Guard protection. The back panel includes PS/2 support for legacy peripherals, multiple USB ports, LAN, and three audio jacks for 8-channel high-definition sound.

Optimized Cooling, Audio, and Protection Features:

With ASUS Fan Xpert technology, users gain flexible fan control for optimized cooling and silent operation. The audio system is powered by Realtek® ALC887 codec, enhanced with LED illumination, audio shielding, dedicated PCB layers, and premium Japanese capacitors for clear, immersive sound. The ASUS 5X Protection III safeguards your investment with features like SafeSlot Core reinforcement, overvoltage protection, stainless steel I/O backplate, and DIGI+ VRM for power efficiency.

Compact Design for Easy and Affordable Builds:

The mATX form factor (22.6 x 22.1 cm) makes this board ideal for compact cases while still offering rich connectivity and expansion. Bundled accessories include SATA cables, M.2 anchors, I/O shield, and a user manual, ensuring you have everything to get started. With support for Windows 10 64-bit and even Windows 7 64-bit (with certain CPUs), the Asus Prime B450M-K is a versatile and future-ready choice for builders who value performance, reliability, and affordability.

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