{"product_id":"msi-b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-lga1851-micro-atx-motherboard","title":"MSI B860M Gaming Plus WiFi LGA1851 Micro-ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompact entry to Intel's current socket, with PCIe 5.0 graphics and DDR5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel B860 chipset on Socket LGA1851 for Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour DDR5 DIMM slots with dual-channel support and Intel XMP profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 capable primary graphics slot with steel reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple M.2 NVMe slots with heatsinks, plus SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5G LAN with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA current-generation Intel build in a small case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLGA1851 is Intel's live socket, and the B860M Gaming Plus WiFi is a straightforward way onto it without spending flagship money. Core Ultra chips run cooler and draw less than the 13th and 14th generation parts they replace, which suits a Micro-ATX build where airflow is tighter. You still get four DDR5 slots, PCIe 5.0 for the graphics card and fast NVMe storage with proper heatsinking. For a South African buyer wanting a new Intel machine that will still take drivers and BIOS updates for years, this is the sensible starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are not getting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB860 does not allow CPU overclocking, so a K-series Core Ultra runs at stock and the premium is wasted here. The Micro-ATX layout limits expansion slots and rear I\/O compared with a full ATX B860 or Z890 board. Core Ultra desktop is also a first-generation platform on this socket, so gaming performance sits close to, rather than far ahead of, the last generation. Overclockers, multi-card builders and anyone chasing the outright highest gaming frame rates should look at Z890 or consider AMD's X3D parts instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 ready primary graphics slot with Steel Armor reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended VRM heatsinks for stable delivery to Core Ultra processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks with toolless installation on the primary slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5G LAN with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEZ DEBUG LED, Flash BIOS Button and pre-mounted rear I\/O shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI B860M Gaming Plus WiFi\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: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, up to 256GB, Intel XMP overclocking profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 reinforced slot plus additional PCIe expansion slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 2 x M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, 4 x SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: 2.5G LAN with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 7.1-channel HD audio codec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O: HDMI, DisplayPort, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi antenna connectors, audio jacks, Flash BIOS Button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A 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\u003eMSI B860M Gaming Plus WiFi motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA data cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and driver media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI was early and consistent with BIOS support on LGA1851, which counts for a lot on a young platform. Every MSI motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48765238018242,"sku":"B860MGAMINGPLUSWIFI","price":4199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/B860MGAMINGPLUSWIFI_MSI-B860M-Gaming-PLUS-WIFI-Intel-LGA1851-DDR5-M-ATX-Motherboard_wr_01a.jpg?v=1788938432","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/msi-b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-lga1851-micro-atx-motherboard","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}