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• Flawless audio that makes you part of the game

  ASUS B85-PRO GAMER explodes the myth that dedicated sound cards are always better, with integrated SupremeFX technology that achieves near-lossless audio quality with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115 dB - meaning you hear every sound detail. And with exclusive Sonic Radar technology pinpointing the precise direction of in-game sounds you even get a leg up in the game!

• Intel Gigabit Ethernet

  The Intel Gigabit Ethernet means faster, smoother gaming - always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of communicating directly with Intel CPUs and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay!

• 2x-faster UDP game-data performance

  ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in - and with B85-Pro Gamer your game-data packets flow up to two times (2x) faster than other gaming-LAN technologies.

• GameFirst II

  GameFirst II with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support, with an EZ mode that lets you lower lag with no expert knowledge - by up to eight times (8x)! If you're a tweaker, use advanced mode for hardcore controls.

• Gamer's guardian for real-world protection

  While you protect your back in the game, B85-PRO GAMER protects all sides in the real world. Great motherboard design is all in the detail, which is why ASUS engineers kitted out B85-PRO GAMER with loads of brilliant protective features. Individually they're tough, together they're unstoppable.

• ESD Guards

  With ASUS ESD Guards your B85-PRO GAMER is actively protected against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD), meaning the components will last much longer - and you get protection that's up to twice as resilient as industry standards!

• Epic graphics support for epic gaming experiences

  B85-PRO GAMER is an epic motherboard, so you'd expect it to boast epic graphics support. From native 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) resolutions to support for multiple graphics cards (multi-GPU), B85-PRO GAMER is a visual master - so prepare to be stunned!

• 4K/UHD support

  Adore high-definition visuals? Then imagine experiencing your favorite games with four times (4x) the number of pixels. That's what you'll enjoy with B85-PRO GAMER's integrated graphics - gaming resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 pixels via HDMI for incredible visual clarity, detail and realism.

• PCI Express 3.0 support

  The fast graphics cards require the fast interfaces, and B85-PRO GAMER has the very fast PCI Express 3.0 expansion slot.

• Quad-GPU CrossFireX support

  The B85 platform lets you unleash full power of multi-GPU setups with optimized PCI Express allocation for visuals that never stutter!

• GPU Boost

  Exclusive ASUS GPU Boost technology lets you accelerate B85-PRO GAMER's integrated GPU (iGPU) for extreme graphics performance safely and easily via a user-friendly interface - it's a free iGPU level-up!

• AI Suite 3 optimized performance, always

  AI Suite 3 is an exclusive ASUS dashboard-style control panel that lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your B85-PRO GAMER-based system for the best balance between performance, stability and efficiency - all via a simple and intuitive interface.

• Dual intelligent processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM

  This key part of AI suite 3 is an easy-to-use tuning tool that dynamically adjusts ASUS TPU (Turbo V Processing Unit), EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and DIGI+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) technologies to enhance performance and increase efficiency. It all happens with perfect precision - and all with a single click!

• Fan Xpert 2

  Put every fan in your system under Fan Xpert 2's comprehensive controls to create the perfect balance between great performance and peaceful operation.

• USB 3.0 boost

  This great ASUS-exclusive technology accelerates the already-fast speed of USB 3.0, enabling transfer speeds that are up to 1.33 (1.33x) times faster than standard USB 3.0.

• Award-winning BIOS design

  B85-PRO GAMER is designed for speed and simplicity - a design ethic that extends right down into the motherboard's powerful and yet elegant UEFI BIOS. Your B85-PRO GAMER's UEFI BIOS includes both EZ mode and advanced mode to suit your experience level and ambitions. In EZ mode you can get set up very quickly, applying the date and time, fan profiles and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory profiles. Switch to advanced mode to set up favorites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with last modified or make notes in quick notes.

• B85 Express chipset for the excellent Intel processor

  B85-PRO GAMER's Intel B85 Express heart is a single-chipset design that supports the Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 processors. It also supports Pentium and Celeron CPUs. B85 Express uses serial point-to-point links to delivers superb performance with great bandwidth and stability. It natively supports up to four USB 3.0 ports for transfer rates that are up to ten times (10x) faster transfer than USB 2.0. The B85 Express chipset also supports iGPU functionality, so you can enjoy the latest Intel integrated-graphics performance.

• Intel Smart Connect technology

  B85-PRO GAMER has Intel Smart Connect technology to super-charge your daily computing. Receive updates from your favorite Internet-connected apps even when your PC is asleep, so your computing experience becomes more fluid and efficient!

• Intel Rapid Start technology

  With Intel Rapid Start technology built in your B85-PRO GAMER will awake from sleep in just moments. It's fast, effective and superbly energy efficient - all at the same time!

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