These are the two best motherboard deals right now—not because they're particularly affordable, but because they come with free RAM.
- Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E WiFi - mATX | $170 @ Newegg
- Asus B850 Max Gaming WiFi - ATX | $160 @ Newegg
With either option, you will receive a set of Team Group 16 GB (2x 8 GB) DDR5-6000 memory. That's right in the sweet spot for a modern Ryzen processor.
The memory kit's CAS latency of 38 is a little high compared to some top-notch kits, but with a value of $129 right now, and competing kits often going for more, that's a big saving for any full PC build.
As for those two motherboards, they're both using the B850 chipset and offer PCIe 5.0 NVMe slots and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Both offer eight USB ports, ranging from USB 2.0 to USB 3.2 Type-C, though neither comes with USB4—that's reserved for more premium X870 models. It'd be nice to see a few more USB ports here, especially as the TUF model comes with not one but two DisplayPort outputs, and a single HDMI, but that's just the way it is with the B850 chipset sometimes.
If it weren't for the RAM, I'd recommend this cheap X870 model instead. It offers all the benefits of X870 for not much more than a B850. Plus there are some more affordable B650 models if you want to go cheaper still. But it's tough to argue with either of these B850 models due to the free memory.
The TUF model has the greater discount of the two: down from $220 to $170, a 22% saving. The Max is only 11% off its MSRP of $180.
Newegg does note that this deal only comes with the extra RAM "while supplies last". I'm not sure how upfront that info will be when the time comes and the RAM is all gone, so just be prepared to cancel your order or get a refund if it doesn't come through.
I'm currently tracking deals on PC parts in our PC components deals page, which is updated live by yours truly. So check that out for anything else you might be after to get your next PC build over the line for less.
There are a few good AMD CPU deals right now, such as the Ryzen 5 9600X for $195. A good fit with either of these motherboards and free RAM.
👉Check out all of Newegg's motherboard deals here👈
1. Best AM5 - AMD Ryzen 9000/7000:
MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi
2. Best budget AM5 - AMD Ryzen 9000/7000:
Asus TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi
3. Best midrange AM5 - AMD Ryzen 9000/7000:
ASRock B850 Steel Legend WiFi
4. Best AM4 - AMD Ryzen 5000/3000:
Asus ROG Strix B550-E Gaming
5. Best LGA1851 - Intel Core Ultra 200S:
Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
6. Best budget LGA1851 - Intel Core Ultra 200S
ASRock B860 Steel Legend Wi-Fi
7. Best LGA1700 - Intel 14/13th Gen:
MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi
8. Best budget LGA1700 - Intel 14/13th Gen:
Asrock B760M PG Sonic WiFi
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