Gigabyte GA-B85N Ultra Durable 4 Plus Desktop Motherboard Intel

Product Description

The Gigabyte GA-B85N is a compact Mini-ITX motherboard designed to support Intel 4th Generation (Haswell) processors using the LGA 1150 socket. This motherboard is an excellent choice for building small form factor PCs, home theater PCs (HTPCs), or compact workstations where space is a primary consideration. Despite its small size, it packs essential features required for a functional and capable desktop system, including support for integrated graphics found on many Haswell CPUs, providing a display output without the need for a discrete graphics card. Built with the Intel B85 Express Chipset, the GA-B85N offers a balanced set of features suitable for everyday computing tasks. It typically includes multiple SATA 6Gb/s ports for connecting storage devices like SSDs and HDDs, along with USB 3.0 ports for faster data transfer speeds with compatible peripherals. The motherboard supports up to 16GB of DDR3 memory across two DIMM slots, providing sufficient memory capacity for most general-purpose applications and multitasking. Connectivity on the rear panel usually includes a variety of video outputs such as HDMI, DVI-D, and VGA, along with audio jacks, Gigabit Ethernet, and a selection of USB ports. The single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot allows for the addition of a discrete graphics card if higher graphical performance is needed. Gigabyte's 'Ultra Durable' design principles are often applied, ensuring reliability and longevity for the components. The GA-B85N is a practical and cost-effective solution for users looking to build a compact yet powerful Intel-based system.