ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS Intel LGA1851 mATX Motherboard
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ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS Intel LGA1851 mATX Motherboard
The ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS is a micro-ATX motherboard built around Intel's latest Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) and the B860 chipset. It combines robust power delivery for high-core-count CPUs with game-ready features, RGB lighting control, and premium audio—all in a compact form factor suited to builders who need performance in a smaller case.
Why this product
PCIe 5.0 graphics slot
The motherboard includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-generation graphics cards, future-proofing your GPU investment.
16-stage power delivery
12+1+2+1 power stages rated for 80A each provide stable power to high-core-count processors and support overclocking.
DDR5 memory up to 8800+ MT/s
Four DIMM slots support up to 256GB of DDR5 memory with XMP and AEMP III profiles for easy tuning.
Compact mATX form factor
At 9.6 × 9.6 inches, this board fits smaller cases while retaining full-featured connectivity and I/O.
98 dB signal-to-noise audio
A custom Realtek audio codec delivers pristine 7.1 surround sound with dedicated shielding and premium capacitors.
USB 20Gbps Type-C connectivity
Rear USB 20Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode and front-panel USB 10Gbps support current-generation peripherals.
- ChipsetIntel B860
- SocketLGA1851
- Form FactormATX (9.6 × 9.6 in)
- Memory SupportDDR5 up to 8800+ MT/s, 4 DIMM slots, max 256GB
- PCIe Graphics1 × PCIe 5.0 x16
- Storage Slots3 × M.2, 4 × SATA 6Gb/s
- SKUASU-2657
- EAN4711387785126
- Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with LGA1851 socket; does not fit earlier Intel CPU generations.
- Requires DDR5 memory; not compatible with DDR4.
- Supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit operating systems.
- M.2_1 slot uses PCIe 5.0 x4; M.2_2 and M.2_3 slots use PCIe 4.0 x4. Storage speed varies by slot.
Best for
- Compact system builds
- CPU overclocking
- Gaming and content creation
- High-bandwidth storage
Trade-offs
- Older Intel CPU generations
- DDR4 system upgrades
- Full-size ATX case layouts
- Extreme multi-GPU setups
General
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS |
| Chipset | Intel B860 |
| Form Factor | mATX (9.6 × 9.6 inches) |
CPU & Power
| Socket | LGA1851 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2); supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and 3.0 |
| Power Stages | 12+1+2+1 (80A each) |
| Power Connectors | 1 × 24-pin main, 2 × 8-pin +12V |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Slots | 4 × DIMM |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | Up to 8800+ MT/s (OC) |
| Max Memory | 256GB |
| Memory Profiles | XMP, AEMP III, DIMM Fit, DIMM Fit Pro |
| M.2 Slots | 3 (M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 2280; M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 2242/2260/2280; M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 2280) |
| SATA Ports | 4 × SATA 6Gb/s with RAID 0/1/5/10 support |
Connectivity & I/O
| PCIe Slots | 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset) |
|---|---|
| Video Outputs | 1 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI, 1 × USB Type-C with DP Alt mode |
| Rear USB Ports | 1 × USB 20Gbps Type-C, 2 × USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 × USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Internal USB Headers | 1 × USB 10Gbps Type-C, 1 × USB 5Gbps (supports 2 ports), 1 × USB 2.0 (supports 2 ports) |
| Ethernet | 1 × Realtek 2.5Gb with TUF LANGuard |
| Fan Headers | 1 × CPU, 1 × CPU OPT, 1 × AIO Pump, 3 × Chassis |
| RGB Headers | 3 × Addressable Gen 2 (supports up to 500 LEDs per header) |
| Audio Connectors | 5 × audio jacks (rear), 1 × optical S/PDIF out, 1 × front panel audio header |
| Other Headers | 1 × Thunderbolt/USB4, 1 × Clear CMOS, 1 × Chassis Intrusion |
Audio & Software
| Audio Codec | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound with 98 dB signal-to-noise ratio |
|---|---|
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192 kHz playback, audio shielding, premium capacitors, dedicated PCB layers |
| BIOS | 2 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI |
| Software Suite | Armoury Crate, AURA Creator, AURA Sync, Fan Xpert 2+, TurboV Core, TUF GAMING CPU-Z, DTS Audio, ASUS DriverHub |
| OS Support | Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit |
Shipping
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Returns
- Tech Syndicate offers a full money-back guarantee on all purchases made in our store. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked.
- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.