Colorful’s new BATTLE-AX B850M-GAMING WIFI6E V14 is a compact AM5 motherboard aimed at builders who want newer desktop hardware without paying for a larger, more expensive board.
The motherboard measures 230 × 220mm, giving it a compact layout for smaller desktop builds. Its size is more compact than many larger Micro-ATX motherboards.
The B850M-GAMING WIFI6E V14 has two DDR5 UDIMM slots. Colorful lists memory overclocking support above 7200 MT/s. The final memory speed will depend on the installed processor and memory kit.
The two-slot layout should be enough for many gaming PCs and everyday desktops. Builders who want four memory slots for future upgrades may need a larger motherboard.
Colorful has fitted the board with a 7+2+1 phase power design and 60A DrMOS components. CPU power comes through a single 8-pin EPS connector.
For graphics cards, the motherboard provides one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. There is a second PCIe 4.0 x1 slot for smaller expansion cards.
Storage comes through two M.2 slots. The first supports PCIe 5.0 x4 SSDs, while the second supports PCIe 4.0 x4 drives. This allows builders to install a newer Gen5 SSD alongside another M.2 drive.
The board offers several options for connecting to a network and other devices, including Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 2.5GbE Ethernet port.
Wi-Fi 6E can access the 6GHz band with compatible routers and networks. The 2.5GbE port offers faster wired networking than standard Gigabit Ethernet when compatible network hardware is available.
The BATTLE-AX B850M-GAMING WIFI6E V14 offers newer connectivity and PCIe 5.0 support at a lower price than many higher-end AM5 motherboards.
The compact design does come with some limits. Buyers get two DDR5 slots, two M.2 slots, and fewer expansion options than on many larger ATX motherboards.
The Colorful BATTLE-AX B850M-GAMING WIFI6E V14 is listed at 799 yuan in China (Approx $120). International pricing and availability have not been confirmed.
Source: JD.Com
