The Asus Vanguard B85 is an affordable TUF motherboard that brings you industry-leading performance, stability, reliability, and durability at a great value. It's based on Intel B85 chipset to accommodate a fourth-generation Intel Core processor in an LGA 1150 packaging. The DIGI+ VRM delivers precise power to the processor by intelligently detection of its power consumption. The ESD Guards provides ultra protection against electrostatic discharge that may damage your motherboard. This unit is also built with TUF components for military-standard durability, as well as a TUF Thermal Radar Core that enables complete system cooling and customizable fan tuning. All the TUF series motherboards have passed server-grade reliability tests, so you'll enjoy hassle-free performance even under extreme conditions.
You can be ToughTUF stands for The Ultimate Force. The TUF series delivers a “tough” image. With a unique design and high-quality components (military-standard), the TUF series is born for pursuing the preeminent stability, all-round compatibility, and extreme durability.
TUF ComponentsTUF 10K Ti-Caps, chokes, and MOSFETs are screened by seven rigorous military-grade tests to ensure a superior lifespan, even under the most demanding conditions.
Thermal Radar CoreAsus TUF Thermal Radar Core enables complete system cooling management – quickly, easily, and safely. Customizable controls allow you to adjust fan speeds, allowing the temperature to be tuned with just a single click. And speaking of single-click simplicity, live updates ensure that your Thermal Radar Core is never out of date – just click the button to check the status!
DIGI+ VRMThe VRM, or voltage-regulator module, is one of the most important elements of any motherboard design — and Asus DIGI+ takes VRMs to the next level. It intelligently detects the processor’s own energy consumption to provide precise power accordingly. The 4+1 digital architecture provides the highest power efficiency and also generates less heat, extending the lifespan of phase components. With DIGI+, users can easily adjust power-phase performance, enabling new PWM (pulse-width modulation) voltage and frequency modulation controls. The digital 4+1 power-phase design also expands the modulation spectrum for improved stability and lower VRM-switching noise by dynamically detecting the system load, so users enjoy optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency.
ESD GuardsElectrostatic discharges (ESD) can happen suddenly, and their damaging effects are often underestimated. Exclusive Asus ESD Guards circuit design and the included I/O shield provide four times the protection to extend component lifespan.
Server-grade testAll TUF Series motherboards pass a rigorous testing program during development, undergoing extreme temperature and humidity trials. These tests result in completely reliable motherboards that are ready for intense daily computing and heavy-duty usage with the utmost stability