MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi Motherboard
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Similar: MSI PRO Z890-S WiFi White Motherboard — $199.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:20 UTC (price may vary).
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Similar: Z890 Gaming Plus WIFI6E Motherboard — $189.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:20 UTC (price may vary).
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Manufacturer description
PRO B860M-A WIFI: Business Elegance Designed for efficient and stable performance on the Intel B860 chipset (Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA 1851), the MSI PRO B860M-A WIFI motherboard includes premium GPU support with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, improved DDR5 memory support (8600+ MT/s OC), and extensive M.2 Gen5 storage options (with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II). To ensure stable power delivery to the latest Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), the PRO B860M-A WIFI is equipped with a 12 Duet Rail Power System (P-PAK) VRM for the CPU and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, augmented with…
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Key Features
- ULTRA POWER - SUPPORTS THE LATEST INTEL CORE ULTRA PROCESSORS (Series 2) IN HIGH PERFORMANCE - The PRO B860M-A WIFI employs a 12 Duet Rail Power System (P-PAK) VRM for the Intel B860 chipset with Core Boost architecture
- FROZR GUARD - Excellent cooling features such as 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, extra choke thermal pads and an Extended Heatsink; Includes chipset heatsink, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, a Combo-fan (for pump & system) header (3A)
- DDR5 MEMORY, PCIe 5.0 x16 SLOT - 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots enable extreme memory overclocking speeds (1DPC 1R, 8600+ MT/s OC); 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SMT slot (128GB/s) with Steel Armor supports cutting-edge graphics cards
- TRIPLE M.2 CONNECTORS - Storage options include 1 x M.2 Gen5 x4 128Gbps slot with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II to prevent thermal throttling, 1 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slot and 1 x M.2 Gen4 x2 32Gbps
- ULTRA CONNECT - Network hardware includes a full-speed Wi-Fi 7 module with Bluetooth 5.4 & 5Gbps LAN; Rear ports include Thunderbolt 4 Type-C with display output and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5g |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| CPU Socket | SOCKET 1851 |
| Model Name | B860MAWIFI |
| Chipset Type | B860 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Model Number | PRO B860M-A WiFi |
| Chipset Family | B860 |
| Mfr Part Number | PRO B860M-A WiFi |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 5 |
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| Processor Socket | SOCKET 1851 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 4 |
| Total SATA Ports | 4 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 8600 MHz |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer |
| Compatible Processors | Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
| Full listing title | MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi Motherboard, mATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA 1851-12 DRPS, DDR5 Memory Boost (8600+ MT/s OC), PCIe 5.0 x16 & 4.0 x16, M.2 Gen5, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN |
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