Sapphire Debuts White AMD B850 Motherboards for Budget Ryzen Builds
▼ Summary
– Sapphire has launched two new AMD B850 chipset motherboards with AM5 socket support for Ryzen 7000, 8000G, and 9000 series processors, both in polar silver white.
– The Pure B850A WiFi is an ATX model with a 12+2+1 power phase design, DDR5-8000+ memory support, and multiple M.2 and PCIe slots including PCIe 5.0.
– The Pure B850M WiFi is a microATX version with similar power delivery and DDR5-7200+ support but fewer expansion slots and one less M.2 PCIe 4.0 slot.
– Both models feature 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, and identical USB and display output configurations.
– Sapphire is pricing these boards at around $182 and $140 in China, with indications they may expand to global markets.
Sapphire has introduced two new B850 chipset motherboards designed for AMD’s latest Ryzen processors, offering builders a fresh white aesthetic and modern features at an accessible price point. The Pure B850A WiFi and Pure B850M WiFi models support Ryzen 7000, 8000G, and 9000 series CPUs using the AM5 socket, and both come in a sleek polar silver white finish that stands out in any build.
The ATX-sized Pure B850A WiFi includes a 12+2+1 power phase design for stable performance, along with four DDR5 slots capable of handling up to 192GB of memory and speeds exceeding DDR5-8000. Storage options are generous, with one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, plus four SATA III ports for additional drives. Expansion is well covered with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, and a lower-bandwidth PCIe 4.0 x2 slot.
Networking on the Pure B850A WiFi includes 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet via a Realtek controller, along with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 support. USB connectivity is comprehensive, offering four USB 2.0 ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. Display outputs consist of one DisplayPort and one HDMI.
In the microATX form factor, the Pure B850M WiFi shares many core features with its larger sibling, including the same robust power delivery and support for up to 192GB of DDR5 memory, though official support tops out at DDR5-7200. It retains the PCIe 5.0 x16 and PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion slots but omits the smaller PCIe 4.0 x2 slot. Storage configuration includes one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot, alongside four SATA III ports.
Networking and USB offerings are identical to the ATX model, ensuring no compromise in connectivity. Both motherboards are currently priced around $182 for the Pure B850A WiFi and $140 for the Pure B850M WiFi in China. While Sapphire has historically focused on the Chinese market, recent indicators suggest these boards may soon see wider global availability, following earlier international listings of the company’s Nitro+ and Pulse series.
For PC builders looking to create a stylish, capable system without overspending, Sapphire’s new white B850 motherboards present a compelling option, blending performance, expandability, and visual appeal.
(Source: Tom’s Hardware)