ASUS ROG Strix B860-G Gaming WiFi is a high-performance Micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) utilizing the LGA 1851 socket. Part of the premium Republic of Gamers (ROG) lineup, this board balances a compact form factor with enthusiast-grade power delivery, next-generation wireless connectivity, and robust storage expansion.
Key Technical Specifications
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX (9.6" x 9.6" / 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm).
- Processor Support: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA 1851 socket platform.
- Chipset: Intel B860.
- Memory Support: 4 x DIMM slots supporting dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 9066+ MT/s (O.C.), with a maximum capacity of 256 GB.
- Power Design: 14+1+2+1 phase power stages paired with ProCool power connectors to ensure stable delivery during heavy gaming or workstation tasks.
Connectivity and Expansion
- Expansion Slots: One PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot for modern high-end graphics cards.
- Storage Interface: Multiple M.2 slots (supporting high-speed PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs) alongside 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
- Networking: Built-in ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with a 160MHz bandwidth, paired with Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and Bluetooth 5.4.
- Premium Rear I/O Ports: Includes 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C), 1 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A), 3 x USB 5Gbps, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI, and 1 x DisplayPort.
- User-Friendly Features: Equipped with a physical Clear CMOS button and an external BIOS FlashBack button on the rear shield for easy recovery and firmware updates.
- Audio: High-fidelity SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound via the Realtek ALC1220P codec and a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier
