{"product_id":"asus-prime-b860m-k-lga1851-micro-atx-motherboard","title":"ASUS Prime B860M-K LGA1851 Micro-ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe straightforward way onto Intel's Core Ultra platform\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel B860 chipset on LGA1851 for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, with XMP profile support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot fed directly by the CPU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 sockets for PCIe NVMe storage plus four SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-ATX board with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and modern rear USB connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCurrent-generation Intel without the extras you will not use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLGA1851 and the Core Ultra Series 2 chips bring a genuinely more efficient Intel desktop platform, and the B860M-K is the cleanest way to get there. You get the PCIe 5.0 graphics link straight from the CPU, DDR5 with proper XMP handling, 2.5G Ethernet and the modern NPU-equipped CPU support that Windows increasingly leans on. For a South African buyer replacing an aging Intel machine, the efficiency gain is worth noting on its own: lower package power means a smaller cooler, a quieter case and less strain on the PSU you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHonest limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the K variant, the leanest board in the Prime B860 line. Two DIMM slots rather than four means your memory capacity is fixed by the kit you buy at the start. There is no onboard Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, no Thunderbolt, and B860 does not allow CPU core overclocking, so a K-series chip runs at its stock boost profile. Power delivery is sized for mainstream Core Ultra 5 and 7 chips rather than the top of the range under sustained heavy load. If you want four DIMM slots, wireless in the box, or overclocking control, step up to a B860-A or a Z890 board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot ready for next-generation cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDDR5 support with XMP profiles and ASUS memory training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 NVMe storage with heatsink coverage and Q-Latch tool-free mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 Gigabit Ethernet for low-latency gaming and fast local transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASUS UEFI BIOS with EZ Mode, Fan Xpert control and AI overclocking-aware tuning tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ASUS Prime B860M-K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset: Intel B860\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket: Intel LGA1851\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: Micro-ATX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 2 x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, up to 128GB, XMP overclocked profile support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, plus additional PCIe slots for add-in cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: M.2 sockets for PCIe NVMe SSDs, 4 x SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: Realtek HD audio codec with rear audio jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O Highlights: HDMI and DisplayPort output for Intel integrated graphics, 2.5G LAN and audio jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A plus USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 rear ports, with front-panel USB headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASUS Prime B860M-K motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA data cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 Q-Latch package and mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual and support documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ASUS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Intel sockets always need firmware maturity, and ASUS has the longest track record of shipping the updates that make a platform settle down. Every ASUS motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762100416706,"sku":"PRIME B860M-K","price":3399.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/Asus_PRIME-B860M-K_wr_01a.jpg?v=1788893843","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/asus-prime-b860m-k-lga1851-micro-atx-motherboard","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}