Asus Prime B860M A Wifi Motherboard

Asus Prime B860M A Wifi Motherboard

Unlock enhanced performance for the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) with the Prime B860M-A WIFI motherboard. Built on the LGA1851 socket and utilizing the capable Intel® B860 chipset, this mATX board offers a significant step up in features. It boasts four DIMM slots supporting high-speed DDR5 memory up to 8666+ MT/s (OC), cutting-edge PCIe 5.0 connectivity for both graphics cards and primary M.2 storage, plus advanced networking with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet, delivering a well-rounded platform for powerful builds.

Discover Prime B860M-A WIFI Performance & Connectivity

The Prime B860M-A WIFI is engineered for stable and efficient operation, featuring a robust DIGI+ VRM power design with DrMOS stages. Comprehensive cooling, including VRM and M.2 heatsinks managed by Fan Xpert 2+, ensures optimal temperatures under load. Furthermore, maximize memory performance with four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting speeds up to 8666+ MT/s (OC), Intel® XMP, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III), and the insightful DIMM Fit feature for stability tuning.

Experience next-generation speed with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (reinforced with SafeSlot) ready for the most demanding graphics cards, and an M.2_1 slot also supporting blazing-fast PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds for your primary NVMe SSD. A second M.2 slot offers PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity for additional storage. Networking capabilities are significantly upgraded with onboard Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard (utilizing the included Q-Antenna) for lower latency and access to the 6GHz band, alongside Bluetooth® 5.3. High-speed peripheral connections are covered with a rear USB 20Gbps Type-C® port and a front panel header for USB 10Gbps Type-C®. Explore compatible PCIe 5.0 SSDs here.

ASUS Q-Design features simplify the building process, now including the easy-to-use Q-Antenna for Wi-Fi, Q-Dashboard for quick diagnostics (via Q-LED Core), Q-DIMM, and Q-Slot. Manage your system effortlessly with the UEFI BIOS and software tools like Armoury Crate and ASUS DriverHub. Find more details on the official ASUS Prime B860M-A WIFI product page (link may need updating when available).

Prime B860M-A WIFI Specifications

• CPU Socket: Intel® LGA1851 (Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors Series 2)
• Chipset: Intel® B860
• Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 256GB, DDR5 up to 8666+ MT/s (OC), XMP, AEMP III, DIMM Fit
• PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (SafeSlot), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1
• Storage: 1 x M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, 1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
• Networking: Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® v5.3
• Rear USB: 1x USB 20Gbps (Type-C®), 1x USB 10Gbps (Type-A), 2x USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
• Front USB: Includes USB 10Gbps Type-C® connector
• Key Features: 5X Protection III, Q-Design (Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard), AEMP III, DIMM Fit, Aura Sync
• Form Factor: mATX (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
• Model: PRIME B860M-A WIFI
• EAN: 394211612566
• SKU: 90MB1JY0-M0EAY0

Prime B860M-A WIFI Q&A

Target Audience

This motherboard is ideal for mainstream users, gamers, and DIY PC builders seeking a feature-rich mATX platform for Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 processors, offering a strong balance of performance, connectivity, and next-generation features like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5.

Key Reasons to Choose

Choose the Prime B860M-A WIFI for its comprehensive feature set on the B860 chipset, including support for both PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and M.2 SSDs, high-speed DDR5 memory capability across four DIMMs (up to 8666+ MT/s OC), advanced Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb LAN networking, and high-speed USB connectivity (up to 20Gbps).

What are the Pros?

• Supports latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) on LGA1851.
• Four DIMM slots supporting high-capacity, high-speed DDR5 (up to 256GB, 8666+ MT/s OC) with XMP/AEMP III.
• PCIe 5.0 support for both the x16 slot and the primary M.2 slot.
• Advanced networking with Wi-Fi 6E and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet.
• High-speed rear USB 20Gbps Type-C® port.
• Enhanced Q-Design features including Q-Antenna and Q-Dashboard.
• Stable power delivery and adequate cooling solutions.
• Aura Sync RGB support.

What are the Cons?

• B860 chipset likely offers limited overclocking capabilities compared to Z-series chipsets.
• Standard Realtek 7.1 audio codec.
• Some rear USB 2.0 ports share bandwidth.

Verdict on the Prime B860M-A WIFI

The Prime B860M-A WIFI represents a significant step up for mainstream mATX motherboards on the new Intel platform. By incorporating both PCIe 5.0 for graphics and storage, supporting exceptionally fast DDR5 memory across four slots, and offering advanced Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb LAN, it delivers impressive performance and connectivity. For users building a powerful yet compact system with Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 processors who want key next-generation features without opting for a top-tier Z-series board, the Prime B860M-A WIFI offers a compelling and well-balanced solution.