N7 B850
AMD® B850 ATX Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard with Full Cover
Key Specs
Chipset: AMD® B850
CPU Socket: AMD Socket AM5 (AMD® Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000)
Form Factor: ATX
Memory: 4 x DDR5, dual-channel
Storage: 3 x M.2, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Networking: Realtek® 2.5G LAN, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2
Dimensions (L x W x H): 309.33 x 254.44 x 49.15 mm
Warranty: 3 years
Inside the Box
N7 B850
SATA Cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°) x4
Wireless Antenna x2
NZXT 8-pin Splitter x2
User Manual
Warranty & Return Policy
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Overview
The N7 B850 pairs advanced gaming performance with a sleek, refined design. Built for AMD® Ryzen™ processors, it features robust power delivery, optimized thermals, and high-speed connectivity with DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. A full PCB cover enhances aesthetics, creating a clean and modern foundation for any build.
- AMD® AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD® Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors.
- Optimal Power: 16+2+1 power phase design with 80A DrMOS and an eight-layer 2-ounce copper PCB ensure stable power delivery.
- M.2 Heatsink: An aluminum heatsink on the top-most PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot keeps temperatures low.
- PCIe® 5.0 Expansion: One PCIe® 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen GPUs and two PCIe® 4.0 x16 slots for high-speed expansion.
- High-Speed Storage: Three M.2 slots, including one PCIe® 5.0 with a quick-release latch and two PCIe® 4.0 provide ultra-fast storage speeds and quick load times.
- DDR5 Memory: Four dual-channel DIMM slots support DDR5 RAM speeds of 8000+ MT/s, delivering faster multitasking and improved system responsiveness.
- Fast Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE enable high-speed data transfers and low-latency networking.
- Sleek, Minimal Design: A full PCB cover provides a clean, modern aesthetic that integrates seamlessly into any build.
IMPORTANT: BIOS & Driver Updates Required
Update your BIOS and drivers for the best compatibility, stability, and performance.
- BIOS: Version 3.20 or later is required for the AMD® Ryzen™ 7 9800X3D. While your system will boot, update immediately to prevent memory-related issues. You can check your BIOS version in NZXT CAM.
- Drivers: Keep your chipset and system drivers updated for optimal performance and stability.
Find the latest BIOS and drivers at the bottom of this page, below the FAQs. Need help? NZXT Support is here for you!
Refined and Ready
The N7 B850 pairs advanced gaming performance with a sleek, refined design. Built for AMD® Ryzen™ processors, it features robust power delivery, optimized thermals, and high-speed connectivity with DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. A full PCB cover enhances aesthetics, creating a clean and modern foundation for any build.
Tech Specs
Dimensions
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 309.33 x 254.44 x 49.15 mm
- Weight
- 1.47 kg (3.2 lb)
CPU
- CPU
- AMD Socket AM5 for AMD® Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors
Chipset
- Chipset
- AMD® B850
Memory
- DIMM Slots
- 4 x DDR5 only
- Memory Architecture
- Dual-Channel
- Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Supported
- EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
- Supported
- OC Frequency
- Please refer to Memory QVL on NZXT’s website (www.nzxt.com) for more information.
Expansion Slots
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_1)
- 1 (x16 mode)
- PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (PCIEX16_2 & PCIEX16_3)
- 2 (x2 mode)
- M.2 Socket (Key E)
- 1 (Type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT PCIe Wi-Fi module)
Storage
- M.2_1
- Type 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2
- Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_3
- Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x2 mode)
- SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 4
LAN
- LAN
- Realtek® 2.5G LAN
Wireless
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E
- Supported
- Bluetooth
- v5.2
Audio
- Audio
- Realtek® ALC1220 Audio Codec
Rear I/O
- Wireless antenna SMA connectors
- 2
- HDMI™ port
- 1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
- 2
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 4
- USB 2.0 ports
- 2
- Clear CMOS button
- 1
- LAN (RJ45) port
- 1
- Audio jacks
- 2
- Optical S/PDIF Out port
- 1
Internal I/O
- 24-pin ATX power connector
- 1
- 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 2
- 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
- 1
- 4-pin AIO_PUMP connector
- 1
- 4-pin SYS_FAN connectors
- 3
- NZXT RGB LED connector
- 1
- 5V ARGB LED connectors
- 2
- NZXT 8-pin PWM connectors
- 2
- USB 2.0 header
- 3 (Up to 6 USB 2.0 ports)
- USB 3.2 Gen1 header
- 2 (Up to 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports)
- USB 3.2 Gen2x2 front panel header
- 1 (For USB Type-C)
- Front panel audio connector
- 1
- Power button
- 1
- Reset button
- 1
- POST LEDs
- 1
General
- Operating System
- Windows® 11/10 64-bit
- Form Factor
- ATX
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Model Number
- N7-B85XT-W1 (White) / N7-B85XT-B1 (Black)
- UPC
- 810074847315 (White) / 810074847322 (Black)
- EAN
- 5056547207278 (White) / 5056547207285 (Black)
Frequently Asked Questions
What CPUs does the N7 B850 motherboard support?
The N7 B850 uses the AMD AM5 socket and supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on the AMD B850 chipset. It's an ATX board for Windows 10 64-bit or newer. For a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or newer CPU, update to BIOS 3.20 or later.
What memory does the N7 B850 support?
The N7 B850 has four DIMM slots for DDR5 memory only, running in dual-channel up to 192 GB, with support for both AMD EXPO and XMP memory profiles. For supported memory speeds and kits, check the Memory QVL on the N7 B850 downloads page at support.nzxt.com.
How many M.2 slots does the N7 B850 have?
The N7 B850 has three M.2 Type 2280 slots: one PCIe 5.0 x4, one PCIe 4.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x2, plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports. For graphics, there's a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot running at x16, plus two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots running at x2.
Does the N7 B850 have Wi-Fi?
The N7 B850 has Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2 and Realtek 2.5G LAN, with two wireless antennas in the box. The rear I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, an HDMI port and an optical S/PDIF out.
What fan and RGB headers does the N7 B850 have?
The N7 B850 has a CPU_FAN header, an AIO_PUMP header and three SYS_FAN headers, all 4-pin PWM. For lighting and NZXT fans, it adds a 4-pin NZXT RGB header, two 5V ARGB headers and two NZXT 8-pin RGB + PWM headers, and the board is supported in NZXT CAM.