The MSI B860M Gaming Plus WIFI is a compact LGA1851 micro-ATX motherboard purpose-built for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) platforms. It couples an aggressive 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail power system and 8+4-pin CPU power delivery with Core Boost and Memory Boost technologies to sustain heavy multi-core workloads. The board targets extreme memory performance (DDR5 8800+ MT/s OC) and high I/O throughput — featuring a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, Lightning Gen5 x4 M.2, front USB Type-C and enhanced thermal hardware (Frozr Guard, heavy plated VRM heatsink, 7W/mK MOSFET pads and enlarged chipset heatsink). Connectivity is future-facing with Thunderbolt 4, Intel Killer 5G LAN and Killer Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency, high-bandwidth networking alongside Intel Killer Performance Suite for traffic prioritization. Installation and maintenance are simplified through EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ PCIe Clip II and user-friendly debug LEDs. CTA: A2Z Computech offers pre-sale compatibility checks, Thunderbolt/TBT validation and professional build & benchmarking services for ready-to-deploy systems.
| Model | MSI B860M Gaming Plus WIFI (B860M GAMING PLUS) |
|---|---|
| CPU Support / Socket | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) — LGA1851 |
| Chipset | (B860 family / Ultra variant) |
| Memory Support | DDR5 up to 8800+ MT/s OC |
| Max RAM | up to 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail P-PAK |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Expansion Slots (PCIe) | PCIe 5.0 x16 + other slots |
| Storage Support | PCIe5.0 M.2 + PCIe4.0 M.2 + SATA |
| Graphics Output Options | HDMI / DP (CPU dependent) |
| LAN | Thunderbolt 4 & Killer Wi-Fi 7 (marketing for high-end SKU) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC / premium audio |
| USB Support (rear + front / totals) | Thunderbolt 4 rear, many USB 10/20Gbps ports; front Type-C header(s) |
| Internal I/O Headers (key) | Heavy VRM heatsinks, M.2 Shield Frozr II, Fan headers, RGB |
| Form Factor | mATX |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
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