ASUS just dropped a weird server-grade board for regular AM5 sockets. The Pro WS B850M-ACE SE brings workstation features to a microATX size for homelab enthusiasts or small business setups. It runs standard Ryzen 7000 and 9000 chips but also supports enterprise EPYC 4005 processors. Power delivery uses extra EPS inputs to ensure stability under heavy loads. Users can load the four memory slots with ECC DDR5 sticks for maximum reliability.
Remote management junkies get a built-in ASPEED AST2600 controller for full IPMI access. This feature allows total control over the rig from afar without touching the operating system. A specific gigabit port handles that traffic separately from the main data lines.
Storage connectivity goes overboard for this form factor. The board packs two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots alongside rare connections like MCIO and U.2 ports. Networking speeds hit hard with a 10 GbE Realtek chip and an Intel 2.5 GbE controller. Connectivity options feature multiple fast USB-C ports and video outputs. The price tag likely sits near four hundred dollars whenever stock arrives.
Remote management junkies get a built-in ASPEED AST2600 controller for full IPMI access. This feature allows total control over the rig from afar without touching the operating system. A specific gigabit port handles that traffic separately from the main data lines.
Storage connectivity goes overboard for this form factor. The board packs two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots alongside rare connections like MCIO and U.2 ports. Networking speeds hit hard with a 10 GbE Realtek chip and an Intel 2.5 GbE controller. Connectivity options feature multiple fast USB-C ports and video outputs. The price tag likely sits near four hundred dollars whenever stock arrives.
