ASUS PRIME B360M-K
Best compact foundation for budget-conscious 8th Gen Intel desktop builds.
This board provides a rock-solid, no-nonsense foundation for building a dependable daily driver. While it lacks the bells and whistles of enthusiast-grade hardware, its compact footprint and legacy connectivity make it an incredibly practical choice for a straightforward, efficient desktop build.
$156.00
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Who it's for
- Performance-minded users wanting faster boot and application load times
- Space-conscious builders creating compact home or office workstations
- Reliability-focused users needing a stable foundation for daily tasks
Who should skip it
- Future-proofing upgraders who need more than two memory slots
- Performance enthusiasts looking to push their processor speeds further
- Modern peripheral users requiring high-speed USB-C or advanced connectivity
Performance breakdown
System Stability
The B360 chipset provides a rock-solid foundation for daily computing tasks.
Connectivity Versatility
Legacy PS/2 support meets modern USB 3.1 speeds for diverse peripheral needs.
Build Compactness
Micro ATX form factor fits easily into smaller, space-saving desktop chassis.
Memory Expandability
Two slots limit total capacity compared to full-sized ATX motherboard alternatives.
Storage Flexibility
Lack of M.2 and SATA ports severely restricts modern storage drive options.
Display Output Utility
HDMI and DVI-D ports cover essential needs for integrated graphics setups.
Key Specs
Form Factor
Micro ATX
CPU Socket
LGA 1151
Chipset
Intel B360
Memory Support
DDR4 up to 64 GB (Dual Channel)
Memory Slots
2
M.2 Slots
0
SATA Ports
0
Rear I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x HDMI
Rear USB Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0
LAN
1 x RJ45 Port (1 Gbps)
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