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ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS WiFi

Micro-ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 12-phase VRM · 7

Quality
62
VRM
50
Value
62
Amazon
$190
ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS WiFi
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Overall62.2
VRM50.0
Chipset72.0
Expansion / storage72.0
Connectivity71.0
Audio46.0
Quality / price62.2
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Written analysis

ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS WiFi at a glance

The ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS WiFi uses the Micro-ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and B860M 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 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8800 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 50.0, placing the power delivery in the mid-range class. The board lists 12 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 12(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is a sensible match for mainstream processors, with conservative tuning on higher-power chips.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 72.0: well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot, 1 ×4.

On-board storage consists of 3 M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4 and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280, 2260, 2242. That is enough NVMe capacity for a multi-drive gaming or creator setup without immediately relying on an add-in card.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 71.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 ; wired networking is 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 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, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 46.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 5 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 62.20, a mainstream result. The essential platform features are covered, while premium I/O and tuning extras are more selective.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 62.2—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
ASUS
Motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-PLUS WiFi
Chipset / socket
B860M / LGA 1851
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$190
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 16 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
12 (80 A)
Power design
12(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A)
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 8800 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 5
1
x4 physical
1
x4 Gen 4
1

Storage

M.2 slots
3
M.2 lengths
2280, 2260, 2242
M.2 modes
PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K@60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K@60Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Front USB-C PD
15 W
Header USB 2.0
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Header USB4 Type-C
1

Networking

Ethernet
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
Analog jacks
5
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Features DIMM Fit and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII). Supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Display notes
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. VGA resolution support depends on the processor's or graphic card's resolution. While installing the operating system, ensure your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
Expansion notes
To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 2280 · CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset
M.2_3
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
RAID
SATA (['0', '1', '5', '10'])
USB notes
The rear USB 20Gbps Type-C port supports DP Alt mode. The front USB Type-C connector provides power delivery output up to 5V/3A (15W). An internal Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header is available.
Audio notes
Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking. Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback. Features include Audio Shielding, Premium audio capacitors, and Dedicated audio PCB layers.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system. For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, no driver is available. Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. The Bluetooth version may vary. Wi-Fi supports up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
Button notes
The text mentions a 'Clear CMOS header', which is a set of pins for clearing the CMOS, not a physical button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 3 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · Thunderbolt
Dimensions
24.4cm x 24.4cm

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

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Vendor copy

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

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC,Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***
1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort video output**
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.  
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
*****While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Expansion slots

Intel® CoreTM Ultra Processors(Series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel® B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel® B860 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
*Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 ports (1x Type-A) 
Front USB (Total 5 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

Internal I/O

I/O Connectors  Fan and Cooling related  
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related  
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
Storage related  
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)  
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB  
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

Rear I/O

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

Wireless

Wi-Fi 7*
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth® v5.4***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require  24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available , please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback 
Audio Features  
- Audio Shielding
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers

Special features

ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards  
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot 
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design  
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
AURA Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers

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