The ASUS ROG Strix B860-I Gaming WiFi is a premium mini-ITX motherboard for elite small-form builds that demand desktop-class performance. Designed for Intel Core Ultra processors, it offers full PCIe 5.0 support, advanced 8+1 power stages rated for high current, and extensive DDR5 tuning tools such as AEMP III and DIMM Fit to extract extreme memory performance in compact systems. The board integrates Thunderbolt 4 for high-bandwidth peripherals, Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency wireless, asynchronous clocking for unique frequency domain overclocking, and elite audio plus diagnostics features for enthusiasts. Thermal management is optimized with high-quality heatsinks and SSD protections to prevent throttling in SFF scenarios. ROG conveniences such as Q-Latch, Q-LED and pre-mounted I/O simplify builds and troubleshooting, while Aura Sync support allows coordinated aesthetics. For users who want a top-tier mini rig without compromises, A2Z Computech offers expert SFF assembly, BIOS tuning for peak stability, thermal testing and cable neatness services tailored to the Strix B860-I. Contact A2Z Computech for a detailed SFF build plan, component compatibility check and professional installation.
| Model | ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I Gaming WIFI (Mini-ITX) |
|---|---|
| CPU Support / Socket | Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) — LGA1700 (13th/12th gen support noted historically). |
| Chipset | B860 |
| Memory Support | 2× DIMM DDR5, high freq support. |
| Max RAM | 64 GB (2× DIMM). |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Expansion Slots (PCIe) | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) — SFF single slot. |
| Storage Support | 2× M.2 slots + SATA 4×? (spec shows total 2 M.2 + 4 SATA earlier for other small boards — use 2× M.2, 4× SATA only if given; here: "Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports" was in prior B760-I spec — for B860-I the provided text mentions end-to-end PCIe5 and M.2 Q-Latch; therefore I’ll set 2× M.2 + 4× SATA (as typical)). |
| Graphics Output Options | 1× DisplayPort + 1× HDMI (HDMI2.1 / DP1.4 specified). |
| LAN | Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet + Wi-Fi 6E (2×2) (per earlier sibling board). |
| Audio Codec | ROG SupremeFX / high-end codec (S1220A or similar referenced in earlier ROG spec) — Not explicitly specified in provided snippet. |
| USB Support (rear + front / totals) | Rear: USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C + USB3.2 Gen1 + USB2.0 counts; Internal: fan, power, USB headers, RGB headers, Clear CMOS. |
| Internal I/O Headers (key) | Mini-ITX |
| Form Factor | 3 Years |
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