SAPPHIRE NITRO+ B850A WIFI 7 Motherboard Review

[Brent_Justice]

Introduction Yes, you heard the title right, you are hearing both “SAPPHIRE” and “Motherboard” in the same sentence. Up until now, SAPPHIRE Technology has mainly been well-known for its GPU lineup, with a history in delivering top-tier AMD-based GPU video cards for all sectors, including DIY enthusiasts and gamers, and is the largest supplier of […]

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[Grimlakin]

Seems.to me your nvme speed tests were 2 gig a second off from 14... is that the new par for tne course just accept that because Intel can't hit 14 gig a second that nobody else should be expected to?

 

[Brent_Justice]

Seems.to me your nvme speed tests were 2 gig a second off from 14... is that the new par for tne course just accept that because Intel can't hit 14 gig a second that nobody else should be expected to?

The max spec of the Corsair MP700 PRO is: up to 12,400MB/sec sequential read and 11,800MB/sec sequential write

 

[Grimlakin]

The max spec of the Corsair MP700 PRO is: up to 12,400MB/sec sequential read and 11,800MB/sec sequential write

Ah ok... then I would suggest using a drive capable of the full fat 14gb per second throughput. Otherwise you might miss under performing slots and just call them good. See Intel Core Ultra chips not able to hit 14gb on full fat NVME PCIE 5x4 drives.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

I was eyeing MSI for the next build, but this board is going to get my money instead. They need the money more than MSI does. I have zero use for gen 5 SSDs anyways. I'll pair it with my Pulse 7900XTX.

It is odd having the NITRO+branding on it, but meh. A new TOXIC board would be sick. see what I did there

 

[DAPUNISHER]

I am going to have to pass. Looks like bios support is terrible.

 

[Brent_Justice]

I am going to have to pass. Looks like bios support is terrible.

In what way? I'm curious what you mean exactly.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

In what way? I'm curious what you mean exactly.

Quote from another forum -

Unfortunately judging by their track record when it comes to BIOS update releases, you would be disappointed. Take their Nitro+ B650i motherboard for example, it received the measly three BIOS updates since it was launched. The last of the three updates was released more than a year ago.

This was a common complaint among people that bought Sapphire and Colorful motherboards.