The ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus M-ATX motherboard is built for durability, stability, and long gaming sessions, leveraging high-grade components and rigorous testing standards. Designed for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPUs, it features a powerful 14+2+1 power stage architecture rated for 80A, ensuring highly stable CPU performance across demanding workloads. DDR5 tuning is enhanced with AEMP profiles and EXPO-ready optimization for maximum memory speed and responsiveness. The PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot enables blazing NVMe storage performance, while the rear USB 20Gbps Type-C and front 10Gbps Type-C provide versatile high-speed connectivity. TUF-grade enhancements, such as reinforced slots, thicker PCB traces, and cooling-optimized heatsinks, ensure reliability in the long term. With robust 2.5Gb LAN, Aura Sync RGB, and a pre-mounted I/O shield, the board is ideal for enduring gaming builds requiring consistency and thermal resilience. A2Z Computech provides memory-profile tuning, gaming-rig assembly, and long-run stability testing for the best results.
| Model | ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus (M-ATX) |
|---|---|
| CPU Support / Socket | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) — LGA1700 (for Intel Ultra CPUs listed in text; some variants reference AMD but spec is Intel). |
| Chipset | B860 |
| Memory Support | DDR5; extensive EXPO/AEMP support and overclocking features. |
| Max RAM | – |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Expansion Slots (PCIe) | PCIe 5.0 for GPU + other expansion slots (M.2 PCIe5 support noted). |
| Storage Support | 1× PCIe5.0 M.2 + other M.2 slots; all M.2 support NVMe RAID; SATA ports present (counts not enumerated). |
| Graphics Output Options | Rear USB-C (20Gbps) + Front USB-C (10Gbps) + typical DP/HDMI (iGPU dependent). |
| LAN | 2.5Gb Ethernet. |
| Audio Codec | Realtek 7.1 HD Audio (high-end TUF audio features). |
| USB Support (rear + front / totals) | Rear: USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20Gbps) + USB3.2 Gen2 + USB3.2 Gen1 + USB2.0 counts (per spec); front USB 10Gbps Type-C header + front USB headers — totals not aggregated. |
| Internal I/O Headers (key) | 24-pin ATX, 8+4 and 4-pin CPU power connectors, multiple fan/AIO headers, 3× addressable RGB Gen2 headers, Clear CMOS, BIOS FlashBack, M.2 Q-Latch. |
| Form Factor | mATX |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
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