ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI Motherboard

The ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI is a Micro ATX motherboard engineered for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with LGA 1851 socket. Built with military-grade components and designed for marathon gaming sessions, this motherboard delivers rock-solid stability and advanced AI PC capabilities.

Power Delivery and Performance

Featuring a robust 12+1+2+1 phase power design with 80A DrMOS power stages, the B860M-PLUS WIFI ensures optimal power delivery for high-performance processors. The eight-layered PCB design efficiently dissipates heat around voltage regulators, while ProCool power connectors provide improved contact with PSU cables to prevent hotspots. TUF components including specialized chokes and 5K black metallic capacitors offer 52% wider temperature tolerance and 2.5X longer lifespan than standard alternatives.

Memory and Storage Capabilities

This motherboard supports four DDR5 DIMM slots with speeds up to 8800+MT/s (OC) and maximum capacity of 256GB. ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) optimizes CUDIMM memory performance through comprehensive two-phase tuning. Storage options include one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot supporting data transfers up to 128 Gbps, plus two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and four SATA III ports. All M.2 slots feature dedicated heatsinks for optimal thermal management.

Connectivity and Expansion

The motherboard provides PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics cards and PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion slot. Rear I/O includes USB 20Gbps Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode, two USB 10Gbps Type-A ports, four USB 5Gbps ports, DisplayPort and HDMI outputs. WiFi 7 (802.11be) delivers wireless speeds up to 2.9Gbps across 2.4/5/6GHz bands, while Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet provides wired connectivity. Bluetooth v5.4 is integrated for peripheral connections.

Cooling System

Comprehensive thermal solution includes enlarged VRM heatsinks covering MOSFETs and chokes, M.2 heatsinks for all three slots, and enhanced chipset cooling. Multiple fan headers support both PWM and DC fans with smart protection circuitry. The AIO pump header enables full control of water cooling systems, while Fan Xpert 2+ allows workload-based cooling profiles using three configurable thermal sensors.

DIY-Friendly Features

PCIe Slot Q-Release lever simplifies graphics card removal with one tap. M.2 Q-Latch enables tool-free SSD installation and removal. Q-Antenna provides snap-in WiFi antenna attachment. Q-LED troubleshooting lights indicate CPU, RAM, graphics card, and storage status during startup. SafeSlot reinforcement and SafeDIMM protection ensure secure component installation.

Audio and RGB Lighting

Realtek 7.1 channel audio codec delivers 98dB signal-to-noise ratio with DTS Audio Processing for enhanced gaming audio. ASUS Aura Sync enables synchronized RGB lighting across compatible devices through addressable Gen2 RGB headers that automatically optimize effects based on LED count.

Software Suite

AI Advisor provides intelligent technical support through natural language interaction. TurboV Core enables Windows-based overclocking without BIOS access. ASUS DriverHub simplifies driver management with automatic detection and one-click updates. Armoury Crate centralizes system customization and device control.