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Gigabyte GA-B85N-WIFI Mini ITX Motherboard WiFi Bluetooth

★★★★★4.0 (2 reviews)
Bluetooth 4.0

Compact Mini ITX motherboard with built-in Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 4.0 for 4th Gen Intel Core builds.

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Overview

The Gigabyte GA-B85N-WIFI is a Mini ITX motherboard built around Intel's B85 chipset, designed to pair with 4th Generation Intel Core processors. Its 17x17cm footprint makes it well suited for compact home theater PCs, small office systems, or space-efficient desktop builds. A standout feature at this form factor is the inclusion of integrated IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, which saves a precious expansion slot and simplifies wireless connectivity right out of the box.

Build quality is reinforced by GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus Technology, which incorporates higher-grade capacitors, MOSFETs, and chokes for improved power delivery and component longevity. The board also includes practical touches like a gold-plated USB DAC-UP port for cleaner audio output over USB, Intel Gigabit LAN with high ESD protection, and UEFI Dual BIOS for recovery in the event of a failed BIOS update. Video output is handled through HDMI and DVI-I ports, and Intel Small Business Advantage support adds manageability features for professional deployments.

Key Features

CPU support: Support for Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/ Intel Core i3 processors/Intel Pentium processors/ Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package

Memory Support: 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory; DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules

Onboard Graphics: 1 x DVI-I port; 1 x HDMI port

LAN: Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Wireless Communication module: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band; Bluetooth 4.0, 3.0+HS, 2.1+EDR

Expansion Slots: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16; 1 x mini-PCI Express slot for the wireless communication module

Storage Interface: 3 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors; 1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector; 1 x mSATA 6Gb/s connector

Specifications

Chipset
Intel B85
CPU Support
4th Generation Intel Core Processors (LGA 1150)
Form Factor
Mini ITX (17x17cm)
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
LAN
Intel Gigabit LAN with High ESD Protection
Video Outputs
HDMI, DVI-I
BIOS
GIGABYTE UEFI Dual BIOS
USB Feature
Gold Plated USB DAC-UP Port
USB Power
GIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration (3x USB Power)
Technology
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus
Business Features
Intel Small Business Advantage

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Integrated Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 4.0 eliminate the need for additional wireless cards in a space-constrained Mini ITX build.
  • Ultra Durable 4 Plus Technology uses higher-quality components for improved reliability and longevity.
  • Gold-plated USB DAC-UP port provides cleaner power delivery for USB audio devices.
  • Dual BIOS feature protects against BIOS corruption and failed updates.
  • Intel Gigabit LAN with high ESD protection offers stable and protected wired networking.

👎 Cons

  • Limited to 4th Generation Intel Core processors, which is a legacy platform with no upgrade path to newer CPUs.
  • Mini ITX form factor provides only minimal expansion slots, typically just one PCIe slot.
  • DVI-I and HDMI outputs lack modern DisplayPort connectivity.
  • The B85 chipset does not support CPU overclocking for unlocked K-series processors.

Frequently Asked Questions

This motherboard supports 4th Generation Intel Core processors using the LGA 1150 socket on the B85 chipset.
Yes, it includes integrated IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, so no additional wireless adapter is needed.
It offers HDMI and DVI-I ports for display output using the processor's integrated graphics.
The gold-plated USB DAC-UP port delivers cleaner power to connected USB audio devices, reducing electrical noise for improved sound quality.
Yes, GIGABYTE UEFI Dual BIOS provides a backup BIOS that can restore settings if the primary BIOS becomes corrupted.

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