The MSI B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI is an ATX form factor motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 1 and Series 2 processors, fitting the Socket 1851 platform. Built around the Intel B860 chipset, this board measures 305 x 244 x 304.8 mm and comes in a silver and black finish. It supports DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, with overclocked speeds reaching 8600 MHz and beyond. The board also includes four SATA III connectors for additional storage options.
Storage and Expansion
The MSI B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI features three M.2 slots, all supporting up to 2280 form factor drives. The primary M.2 slot operates on PCIe 5.0 for maximum storage throughput, while the second and third slots run on PCIe 4.0. For expansion cards, the board offers one PCIe x16 Gen 5.0 slot and one PCIe x16 Gen 4.0 slot, providing flexibility for graphics cards and other high-bandwidth components.
Connectivity and Networking
Wireless performance is handled by Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) combined with Bluetooth 5.4, while wired networking is powered by the Killer E5000B controller at 5000 Mbps. Video output options include one HDMI 2.1 port and one DisplayPort. USB connectivity is extensive, with six USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC897 chip supporting 7.1 channel output.
Product number manufacturer:
B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
6
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
2
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
1
Internal I/O
1st M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
1st M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
2nd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
2nd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
3rd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
3rd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
4
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
8600+ MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
Intel Core Ultra Series 1, Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Sockets
Technical details
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