MSI B860 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard

Name: MSI B860 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA 1851 - DDR5 Memory Boost 8800+ MT/s (OC), PCIe 5.0
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B0DQB8VZ2R

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Manufacturer description

B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI: Win the Competition Designed for gaming based on the Intel B860 chipset (Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA 1851), the B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard includes premium GPU support with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, improved DDR5 memory support (8800+ MT/s OC), and extensive M.2 (Gen5 and Gen4) storage options with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II. To power Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), the B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI is equipped with a 12 Duet Rail Power System (P-PAK) VRM for the CPU and 8+4 pin CPU power connectors, augmented with multiple passive cooling features. The…

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Key Features

ULTRA POWER - SUPPORTS THE LATEST INTEL CORE ULTRA PROCESSORS (Series 2) IN HIGH PERFORMANCE - The B860 GAMING PLUS 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 excellent memory overclocking speeds (1DPC 1R, 8800+ 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 slot
ULTRA CONNECT - Network hardware includes a full-speed Wi-Fi 7 module with Bluetooth 5.4 & Intel Killer 5G 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	B860 Gaming Plus WiFi
Chipset Type	B860
Connectivity	Bluetooth, WiFi
Model Number	B860 Gaming Plus WiFi
Mfr Part Number	B860 Gaming Plus WiFi
Number of Ports	1
Total Usb Ports	1
Processor Socket	SOCKET 1851
Total PCIe Ports	1
Total SATA Ports	1
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	7800
Warranty Description	3 Year Manufacturer
Compatible Processors	Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
RAM Memory Technology	DDR5
Memory Slots Available	4
Full listing title	MSI B860 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA 1851 - DDR5 Memory Boost 8800+ MT/s (OC), PCIe 5.0 x16 x16, M.2 Gen5, Intel Killer 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7

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