ASUS has rolled out the TUF Gaming B850‑Pro Wi‑Fi7 W Neo, a mid‑range AM5 motherboard priced under $250. It packs the newest Wi‑Fi 7 module, a PCIe‑Gen‑5 x16 slot, and a clean ATX layout aimed at builders who want future‑proofing without breaking the bank. The board’s BIOS feels solid, and the rear I/O offers two 10 Gbps USB‑C ports and a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet jack.

Running on AMD’s B850 chipset, the board supports Ryzen 7000 and upcoming 9000 series CPUs with a 14‑phase Vishay power design. Memory capacity reaches 256 GB across four DDR5 slots, with two slots overclockable to DDR5‑9000. Storage options include one PCIe Gen 5 M.2 drive, two Gen 4 M.2 slots, and four SATA ports, giving builders ample flexibility.

Thermal testing shows VRM and SSD temperatures running hotter than ideal, a drawback for sustained workloads, but the board’s overall performance holds up in benchmarks, delivering strong PCIe Gen 5 throughput and low latency networking via the MediaTek MT7925 chip. For anyone eyeing a cost‑effective AM5 platform, the TUF Gaming B850‑Pro offers a compelling blend of features and price, cementing its place in the crowded mid‑range market.