{"product_id":"asus-tuf-gaming-b860m-plus-intel-lga1851-matx-motherboard","title":"ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS Intel LGA1851 mATX Motherboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 graphics slot\u003c\/strong\u003e — The motherboard includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-generation graphics cards, future-proofing your GPU investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16-stage power delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12+1+2+1 power stages rated for 80A each provide stable power to high-core-count processors and support overclocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR5 memory up to 8800+ MT\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four DIMM slots support up to 256GB of DDR5 memory with XMP and AEMP III profiles for easy tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact mATX form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 9.6 × 9.6 inches, this board fits smaller cases while retaining full-featured connectivity and I\/O.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 dB signal-to-noise audio\u003c\/strong\u003e — A custom Realtek audio codec delivers pristine 7.1 surround sound with dedicated shielding and premium capacitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 20Gbps Type-C connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rear USB 20Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode and front-panel USB 10Gbps support current-generation peripherals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel B860\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA1851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003emATX (9.6 × 9.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5 up to 8800+ MT\/s, 4 DIMM slots, max 256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe Graphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × PCIe 5.0 x16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 × M.2, 4 × SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with LGA1851 socket; does not fit earlier Intel CPU generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Requires DDR5 memory; not compatible with DDR4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit operating systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact system builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPU overclocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaming and content creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-bandwidth storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder Intel CPU generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDDR4 system upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-size ATX case layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme multi-GPU setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003eASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.\n\nThe motherboard is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 12(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80A each.\n\nThree addressable Gen2 RGB headers will support up to 500 LEDs on Gen 2 RGB devices, empowering Aura Sync to automatically tailor lighting effects across your whole system. The headers also offer full backward compatibility with existing Aura Sync gear.\n\nThe unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF GAMING B860M motherboards feature an unprecedented 98 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line out, providing pristine audio quality.\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTUF Gaming B860M-PLUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel B860\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003emATX (9.6 × 9.6 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPU \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA1851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSupported CPUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2); supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower Stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12+1+2+1 (80A each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 24-pin main, 2 × 8-pin +12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 8800+ MT\/s (OC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eXMP, AEMP III, DIMM Fit, DIMM Fit Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 (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)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × SATA 6Gb\/s with RAID 0\/1\/5\/10 support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVideo Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI, 1 × USB Type-C with DP Alt mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRear USB Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × USB 20Gbps Type-C, 2 × USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 × USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eInternal USB Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × USB 10Gbps Type-C, 1 × USB 5Gbps (supports 2 ports), 1 × USB 2.0 (supports 2 ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Realtek 2.5Gb with TUF LANGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFan Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × CPU, 1 × CPU OPT, 1 × AIO Pump, 3 × Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRGB Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 × Addressable Gen 2 (supports up to 500 LEDs per header)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAudio Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 × audio jacks (rear), 1 × optical S\/PDIF out, 1 × front panel audio header\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOther Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Thunderbolt\/USB4, 1 × Clear CMOS, 1 × Chassis Intrusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio \u0026amp; 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