Description
ASUS PRIME B250-PLUS SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Motherboards
The ASUS PRIME B250-PLUS is a desktop ATX motherboard designed for mainstream Intel builds with a good balance of connectivity, storage, and expansion options. It’s based on the Intel B250 chipset and supports 6th & 7th-generation Intel Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors via the LGA1151 socket.
🔌 Key Specifications
CPU & Chipset
Socket: Intel LGA1151
Chipset: Intel B250 (non-overclockable)
Supported CPUs: Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, Celeron (6th & 7th Gen)
Memory
Memory Type: DDR4-SDRAM
DIMM Slots: 4
Max Supported RAM: Up to 64 GB
Memory Speed Support: DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 (dual-channel)
Storage
SATA: 6 × SATA III 6 Gb/s
M.2: 2 × M.2 Socket 3 (supports PCIe and SATA SSDs & Intel Optane)
Graphics & Display Outputs
Integrated Graphics Support: Yes (depends on CPU with iGPU)
Ports: HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
Expansion Slots
1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (full speed)
1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 electrical)
2 × PCIe 3.0 x1
2 × Legacy PCI slots
Connectivity
USB: USB-C (USB 3.0), USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 2.0 ports
LAN: Realtek Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8111H)
Audio: Realtek ALC887 8-Channel HD Audio
Other Features
ASUS 5X Protection III (hardware safeguards)
Fan Xpert 2+ (advanced fan control)
UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3
Dual-GPU support (AMD CrossFireX)
🧩 Good For
✔ Build budget DIY & office PCs
✔ Upgrade older Skylake/Kaby Lake systems
✔ Utilize multiple SATA + M.2 storage setups
✔ Power Intel CPUs up to 7th generation