June 4th, 2020 – Today Biostar announces the release of its newest motherboard, the RACING B450GT. Designed to run the latest AMD Ryzen processors and marketed as a small board with big performance. The RACING B450GT is built on the micro-ATX platform and uses AMD’s B450 chipset. Here is what Biostar says about it.
Go All Out!
Built-in the Micro ATX form factor, the BIOSTAR RACING B450GT motherboard is engineered to be sleek and efficient. Focused to deliver reliable and stable performance under heavy workloads, it is ideal for gaming, HTPC rigs with a smaller footprint but still, maintains the beefy performance of a 16-core AMD Ryzen 3000 series processor.
Designed in the signature RACING style from BIOSTAR, the RACING B450GT motherboard shares premium build quality and features that the racing family motherboards are famous for like the LED ROCK ZONE RGB lighting system, which supports both 5V ARGB LED and 12V RGB LED headers, easily controlled by the VIVID LED DJ software. Based on the AMD B450 single chip architecture, the RACING B450GT motherboard is capable of supporting up to 128GB of DDR4 memory over 4 DIMMs and has the ability to reach 3200(OC) clock speeds which can be easily adjusted by the new BIOS interface from BIOSTAR that also contains a new EZ MODE for on the fly hassle-free BIOS adjustments. Features like PCIe M.2 that deliver stable 32Gb/s bandwidth under lower latency which is 5x times faster bandwidth than SATA III 6 Gb/s and makes the RACING B450GT motherboard the best of its kind in the market.
Additionally, the RACING B450GT motherboard also comes with features like Realtek Gigabit LAN reinforced with BIOSTAR’s signature Super LAN Surge Protection technology for an extremely fast and stable connection that users can rely on. Built-in features like the CPU OPT Header allows users to connect any liquid cooling unit to their system to enjoy the benefits of liquid cooling hassle-free.
Users can enjoy a fully packed, well thought out rear I/O panel when they purchase the new RACING B450GT motherboard as it contains multiple connectivity options like 4 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) Ports as well as 2 x USB 2.0 Ports for smooth data transfer as well as an HDMI port, a VGA port and a DVI-D Port for smooth video output coupled with ALC887 audio technology delivering 7.1 Channels, High Definition Audio connected by the 3 audio ports provided. The RACING B450GT motherboard also contains a traditional PS2 Keyboard input port that provides additional connectivity options for users depending on their use case and preference.
All in all, the BIOSTAR RACING B450GT motherboard is an amazing choice for users looking to build a gaming rig that saves desk space as well as a good chunk of their savings but still retains premium high-end functionality. Either its gaming, content creation or casual use the RACING B450GT motherboard is a great choice, delivering a stable, reliable performance that BIOSTAR is famous for.
BIOSTAR also announces that by registering any new purchase with the BIOSTAR VIP CARE portal, consumers can get many additional benefits like extended warranty period on all new BIOSTAR motherboards.
Here’s a list of the features sourced from Biostar.
Biostar RACING B450GT Features
PCIe M.2
Delivers lower latency
Delivers the highest bandwidth 32Gb/s
It’s 5 times faster than SATA III 6 Gb/s
Super LAN Surge Protection
Strengthens electrical stability
Makes internet more stable at home
Prevents damage from lightning strikes and electrical surges
CPU OPT Header
Keep your computer stable
Connect any kind of water coolers
Enjoy awesome liquid cooling system
BIOS EZ Mode
Features easy-to-use BIOS system interface
Guides you to solve your problems with ease
Makes everything as simple and efficient as possible
LED ROCK ZONE
Offers more colorful lighting options
Supports to a wide array of peripherals
Comes with the RGB 12V LED header and ARGB 5V LED header
VIVID LED DJ
Change system colors
Enjoy the process of computer modding
Customize the on-board LEDs and LED ROCK ZONE
We have also included a list of the specifications per Biostar.
Biostar RACING B450GT Specifications
Chipset
AMD B450
CPU SUPPORT
Socket AM4 supports AMD Ryzen™ APU (Raven Ridge, Picasso) / Ryzen™ CPU (Summit Ridge, Pinnacle Ridge, Matisse) processors
*Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list.
MEMORY
Supports Dual Channel DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2933/ 3200(OC)
4 x DDR4 DIMM Memory Slot, Max. Supports up to 128 GB Memory
Each DIMM supports non-ECC 8/ 16/ 32 GB DDR4 module
*DDR4 – 2667 only for Ryzen CPU
*Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for Memory support list.
INTEGRATED VIDEO
By CPU model
Supports DX12
Supports HDCP
STORAGE
4 x SATA III Connectors (6Gb/s): Supports AHCI and RAID 0, 1, 10
1 x M.2 (M Key) Socket (M2_PCIE):
Supports M.2 Type 2242/ 2260/ 2280 SSD module
Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 (32Gb/s)- NVMe / AHCI SSD
1 x M.2 (M Key) Socket (M2_SATA):
Supports M.2 Type 2242/ 2260/ 2280 SSD module
Supports SATA III (6Gb/s) SSD
*M.2 Socket (M2_PCIE): The bandwidth is depended on CPU. Ryzen is 32Gb/s. APU is 16Gb/s.
*When M2_SATA slot is occupied, the SATA3 connector will be disabled.
LAN
Realtek RTL8111H
10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability
CODEC
ALC887
7.1 Channels, High Definition Audio, Hi-Fi (Front)
USB
6 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) ports (4 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers)
6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers)
EXPANSION SLOT
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot (x4)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (When using APU, the bandwidth is x 8 lanes)
REAR I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse
1 x DVI-D Port
1 x VGA Port
1 x HDMI Port
1 x LAN port
4 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) Ports
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
3 x Audio Jack
INTERNAL I/O
4 x SATA III (6.0Gb/s) Connectors
2 x USB 2.0 Headers (each header supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) Header (each header supports 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1) ports)
1 x 8-Pin Power Connector
1 x 24-Pin Power Connector
1 x CPU Fan Connector
1 x CPU water cooling connector (CPU_OPT)
2 x System Fan Connectors
1 x Front Panel Header
1 x Front Audio Header
1 x Clear CMOS Header
1 x S/PDIF out Connector
1 x Serial Port Header
2 x LED Headers (5V)
1 x LED Header (12V)
DIMENSION
Micro ATX Form Factor Dimension: 24.4cm x 24.4cm ( W x L )
OS SUPPORT
Support Windows 7(64it) / 10(64bit)
Windows 7(64bit) for Summit Ridge / Pinnacle Ridge only
*BIOSTAR reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
ACCESSORIES
4 x SATA Cables
1 x I/O Shield
1 x DVD Driver
1 x Quick Guide
For additional information, you can contact Biostar at the following social media sites.
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At first I did a double take and thought it was odd for them to release a b450 board. Then I remembered how hard it's been to find micro ATX boards with that chipset.
I still think it's odd. It's already a generation old and soon will be two gens. Still if priced right it may have a place in the market, though small.
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