ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI LGA 1851 M-ATX Motherboard

The ASUS B860GPLUSWIFI is a micro ATX motherboard built for system builders who want modern performance without giving up a compact case footprint. It relies on the LGA 1851 socket, so it pairs naturally with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and can anchor a gaming rig or a creative workstation that runs Windows 11.

Four DDR5 slots accept as much as 192 GB of memory, and you can push speeds up to 8800 MT/s when overclocking. Fast system memory works hand in hand with three M.2 slots—one that runs at PCIe 5.0 bandwidth and two at PCIe 4.0—to keep large game libraries or project files loading quickly. Each slot ships with its own heatsink to help maintain peak transfer rates under sustained workloads. Traditional drives are still welcome, thanks to four SATA III connectors for additional storage or archival drives.

Graphics cards drop into a full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, giving the latest GPUs the bandwidth they need for high frame rates or accelerated content creation. A second PCIe 4.0 x4 slot lets you add a capture card, high-speed storage adapter, or other expansion hardware as your build evolves.

Networking is covered whether you prefer cables or wireless. Wi-Fi 7 provides quick setup and flexible placement, while a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port is ready for wired, low-latency play or large file transfers on a local network. Rear I/O also includes a 20 Gbps USB-C port and two 10 Gbps USB-A ports for fast external drives, along with multiple display outputs for users who plan to run integrated graphics during initial setup or troubleshooting.

A 12 + 2 + 1 power stage design with large VRM heatsinks keeps power delivery stable when the CPU is under load. Builders will appreciate practical touches such as Q-Latch on the M.2 slots and Q-Release on the primary PCIe slot, both of which simplify future upgrades. Onboard audio supports 7.1-channel output with DTS processing, giving games and media clear spatial detail without extra hardware.

Whether you are assembling a space-conscious gaming PC or a multipurpose workstation, the ASUS B860GPLUSWIFI provides the performance headroom, expansion paths, and quality-of-life features that make building and daily use straightforward.

• LGA 1851 socket ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
• Four DDR5 slots handle up to 192 GB at 8800 MT/s when overclocked
• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot supports the latest high-bandwidth graphics cards
• One PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, each with a heatsink
• Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet deliver fast, flexible networking
• Rear USB-C port offers 20 Gbps speed, alongside six USB-A ports
• 12 + 2 + 1 power stages with substantial VRM heatsinks for stable delivery
• Q-Latch and Q-Release mechanisms make drive and GPU swaps easy
• Onboard 7.1-channel audio enhanced with DTS processing