The ASUS B860M AYW GAMING WIFI is a cutting-edge Micro-ATX motherboard designed for the latest Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) featuring the LGA 1851 socket and Intel B860 chipset. Engineered for high performance and reliability, it supports up to 128GB DDR5 memory via 2 DIMM slots with ultra-high speeds exceeding 8800 MT/s (overclocked) using ASUS’s AEMP III technology and Intel XMP profiles.
This motherboard offers robust power delivery with a 6+1+1+1 digital VRM design and ProCool connectors for stable CPU power. Storage options are versatile with two M.2 slots— one supporting blazing-fast PCIe 5.0 x4 (2280) and the other PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280)— plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports for legacy devices.
Connectivity is state-of-the-art, featuring integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet networking, Bluetooth support, and multiple USB ports including a 10Gbps rear USB Type-A and front-panel USB Type-C (5Gbps). The SafeSlot Core+ reinforced PCIe slot ensures durability for heavy GPUs.
Designed for enthusiasts and gamers, this board includes comprehensive cooling solutions, addressable Gen2 RGB headers compatible with Aura Sync lighting, and intuitive ASUS software like Armoury Crate, AI Advisor, and Fan Xpert 2+. The pre-mounted I/O shield and Q-Latch designs make installation and maintenance easy.
Ideal for high-end desktop builds focused on gaming, AI applications, and professional computing demanding the latest Intel technology and DDR5 memory performance.