ASUS ROG Strix B860-A Gaming WiFi is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel B860 chipset and features the LGA 1851 socket, designed specifically to support next-generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. It stands out with a premium, sleek white-and-silver aesthetic that makes it a top choice for white-themed gaming rigs.
Technical Specifications & Features
- Processor & Socket: Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs (LGA 1851 socket). It features an integrated NPU Boost to overclock the processor's built-in Neural Processing Unit for AI applications.
- Memory Support: Equipped with 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB of memory. It is compatible with Clocked Unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) and can achieve overclocked speeds of 8600+ MT/s utilizing ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III).
- Expansion Slots: Includes 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Safeslot for high-end modern graphics cards, alongside 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (operating in x4 mode). It features the user-friendly PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim mechanism for easy GPU removal.
- Storage Capabilities: Features a total of 4 x M.2 slots (1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4). Note that the M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot; utilizing that expansion slot will disable the fourth M.2 drive. It also provides 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports for traditional drives.
- Power Solution & Cooling: Built with a robust 14+1+2+1 power stage solution rated for up to 80A per stage to maintain stable power delivery. Thermal management includes hefty VRM heatsinks and dedicated M.2 heatsinks.
- Networking & Connectivity: Blazing-fast Wi-Fi 7 with an included ASUS Q-Antenna, Bluetooth 5.4, and an Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port.
- Rear I/O Ports: Includes 1 x USB4 port (20Gbps Type-C), 3 x USB 10Gbps ports, 2 x USB 5Gbps ports, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, and a BIOS FlashBack button
