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ASRock B860I WiFi

Mini-ITX · DDR5 · 2 DIMMs · 8-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E

Quality
50
VRM
24
Value
59
Amazon
$160
ASRock B860I WiFi
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$160
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Overall49.6
VRM24.0
Chipset62.0
Expansion / storage53.0
Connectivity69.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price58.9
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Written analysis

ASRock B860I WiFi at a glance

The ASRock B860I WiFi uses the Mini-ITX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and B860I chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR5 across 2 DIMM slots, with up to 128 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8933 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 24.0, placing the power delivery in the basic class. The board lists 8 CPU power phases, 60 A power stages in a 8+1+1+1+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. Keep it paired with lower-power processors and avoid sustained overclocked loads.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 53.0: focused on the essentials. The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4 and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 69.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL8125BG) at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The recorded USB provision is 8 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 40.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 49.60, a basic but usable result for office, media, and budget gaming systems.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 58.9—a balanced value for its feature class.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASRock
Motherboard
ASRock B860I WiFi
Chipset / socket
B860I / LGA 1851
Form factor
Mini-ITX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$160
Availability
In stock
Price updated
4 days, 5 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
8 (60 A)
Power design
8+1+1+1+1
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 2 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
128 GB / 8933 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 5
1

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
2280
M.2 modes
PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K 120Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2

Networking

Ethernet
1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL8125BG)
LAN ports
2
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi bandwidth
2x2
Bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.3

Audio

Chipset
Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
Rear output

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x. Speed details: 1DPC 1R supports up to 8933+ MHz (OC) and 6400 MHz natively. 1DPC 2R supports up to 6800+ MHz (OC) and 6400 MHz natively.
Display notes
Features Intel® Xe LPG Graphics Architecture. The HDMI port is TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible and supports HDR and HDCP 2.3. The DisplayPort features DSC (compressed) and supports HDCP 2.3. The video outputs can only be used with processors that have an integrated GPU.
Expansion notes
The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIE1) supports NVMe SSD as boot disks. The board also includes one Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) for a type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module.
M2_1
5.0 4 · 2280 · CPU
M2_2
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
RAID
PCIe
Storage notes
Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD). Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
USB notes
All USB ports support ESD Protection
Audio notes
7.1 CH HD Audio. Nahimic Audio.
Networking notes
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe. 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology. Supports MU-MIMO.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 1 chassis · 1 ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio
Dimensions
17.0 cm x 17.0 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8933+(OC)*
- Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x

*1DPC 1R Up to 8933+ MHz (OC), 6400 MHz Natively. 1DPC 2R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 6400 MHz Natively.

Graphics

- Intel® Xe LPG Graphics Architecture
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz

*Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.

Expansion slots

CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module

*Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

Storage

CPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

*Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

USB

CPU:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Rear)
Chipset:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Front)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 2 Front)
- 6 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 2 Front)

*All USB ports support ESD Protection

Internal I/O

- 1 x Addressable LED Header*
- 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**
- 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**
- 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
- 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
- 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (10 Gb/s)

*Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip

**CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 support the fan power up to 2A (24W).

***AIO_PUMP supports the fan power up to 3A (36W).
AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

Rear I/O

- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
- 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports
- HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Wireless

- 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe
- Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band support*
- 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth 5.3
- Supports MU-MIMO

Audio

- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic AudioA

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