B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI Intel B860 LGA1851 Micro-ATX Motherboard with DDR5 8800+ MT/s, PCIe 5.0, Triple M.2, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 & 5G LAN

Features

• Next-Generation Intel Core Ultra Platform: Built around the Intel B860 chipset and LGA1851 socket, the B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI is optimized for compatible Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), providing a modern platform for high-performance gaming, content creation, demanding productivity and AI-assisted applications. MSI also positions the motherboard as Ready for AI PC, combining its modern processor platform with AI-oriented MSI Center and BIOS capabilities so users can build a powerful contemporary desktop designed for gaming today while retaining access to emerging AI workloads and next-generation Intel technologies.
• High-Capacity DDR5 Performance: Four DDR5 UDIMM slots support up to 256GB of system memory and overclocked speeds reaching 8800+ MT/s under supported configurations, giving gamers, creators and professional users ample capacity and bandwidth for intensive multitasking, large applications, modern games and memory-demanding workflows. Support for Intel XMP 3.0, CUDIMM, dual-channel operation and Memory Boost technology provides additional flexibility for compatible high-performance memory kits while MSI's optimized memory layout is designed to improve signal integrity and overall stability.
• Next-Generation Graphics and SSD Expansion: The CPU-connected PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides a high-bandwidth interface for compatible modern graphics cards, while the storage architecture includes three M.2 slots led by a Lightning Gen 5 PCIe 5.0 x4 connection for next-generation NVMe SSDs, plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 expansion and four SATA 6Gb/s ports. This combination allows a system to use a very fast primary SSD for games and demanding applications while retaining several additional storage options for media libraries, project files, backups and large-capacity drives.
• 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 with Advanced Display Support: The rear Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C interface supports transfer rates up to 40Gbps with compatible Thunderbolt devices, USB4 connectivity up to 20Gbps, up to 15W charging and DisplayPort functionality that can reach 4K 120Hz or 8K 60Hz depending on the processor and display configuration. It can also be used with compatible docks, external high-speed storage and multi-device daisy-chain configurations, making the motherboard especially useful for creators, professional users and gamers who need a versatile single-port solution for high-speed data, external storage and high-resolution displays.
• Premium Wired and Wireless Networking: Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7 supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz frequency bands, channels up to 320MHz, MLO, 4K-QAM and speeds reaching up to 5.8Gbps under compatible conditions, while Bluetooth 5.4 handles compatible wireless peripherals and Intel Killer E5000 provides wired Ethernet speeds up to 5Gbps. Together, these network technologies give gamers and professional users flexible high-bandwidth connectivity for low-latency online gaming, cloud applications, large file transfers, high-resolution streaming, wireless peripherals and busy multi-device network environments.
• Stable Power Delivery and Comprehensive Thermal Management: A 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK, 8+4-pin CPU power input, Core Boost and a 6-layer server-grade PCB is designed to provide stable and efficient power delivery for compatible Intel Core Ultra processors, while the Extended Heatsink Design, 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, additional choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II help manage thermal load around critical components. This combination is particularly valuable during sustained gaming, content creation and intensive multitasking where stable power and controlled temperatures contribute directly to consistent system performance.