Maxsun has released the MS iCraft B850M CROSS, a motherboard tailored specifically for anime enthusiasts. The hardware features a pastel white, blue, and pink design inspired by the popular mascot Aijia, complete with an active LED display on the heatsink showing a custom blinking animation. The board is currently retailing in domestic Chinese markets starting at 1299 RMB.
The visual appeal centers around the prominent Aijia idol branding on a crisp white backdrop. Rounded heatsinks and soft pastel color accents give the board a smoother look compared to typical aggressive gaming hardware. On the back, builders will find a custom meteor and character silk screen print. Maxsun also includes physical bonuses in the retail packaging, providing buyers with an acrylic character stand and a set of custom stickers. A quick release system for graphics cards makes hardware swaps simple.
Beneath the colorful exterior lies a serious 10 plus 2 plus 1 phase power delivery system. This setup uses 110 Amp SPS DrMOS components fed by 2 8 pin CPU power connectors to ensure stable voltages during heavy processing loads. Memory enthusiasts can use 4 DDR5 slots that support high speed overclocking up to 8000 mega transfers per second. Expansion capabilities are solid, offering 1 PCIe Gen5 x16 slot for modern graphics cards alongside 1 open tail PCIe Gen4 x4 slot.
Storage options are plentiful for a compact board. It features 3 M.2 solid state drive slots, with 2 of them running on the fast PCIe Gen5 x4 standard. Wired networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8126 controller that supports transfer speeds up to 5GbE. Wireless connectivity is equally modern, featuring a MediaTek MT7925 chip that supports Wi Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. A quick install antenna design eliminates the hassle of screwing in traditional coaxial cables.
Audio output relies on the Realtek ALC1220 codec for clean sound reproduction. The rear panel is packed with physical connections, offering 1 USB C port running at 10Gbps alongside 4 USB A ports. An extra USB C header on the board allows PC cases to run front panel connections at speeds up to 20Gbps. Standard display outputs like DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 handle integrated graphics, while a digital audio output jack connects to external sound systems.
