Overview
The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-F Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard is engineered to harness the full potential of the latest Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). Built on the advanced Intel B860 chipset and utilizing the new LGA1851 socket, this motherboard is designed for users who demand uncompromising performance, rapid data throughput, and a sophisticated aesthetic. Whether you are pushing the limits in competitive gaming or managing intensive content creation workflows, the Strix B860-F provides the stability and feature set required to excel.
Equipped with support for high-bandwidth DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 expansion, this board ensures your system is ready for the fastest GPUs and NVMe drives available today. The integration of Wi-Fi 7 and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet guarantees ultra-low latency networking, while the robust 16+1+1 power stage solution provides the clean, consistent power delivery necessary for sustained high-performance computing. With a 36-month warranty included, users can invest in this premium platform with complete confidence.
Key Features & Benefits
- Advanced Power Delivery: 16+1+1 power stages with alloy chokes provide superior stability for overclocking and heavy workloads.
- Next-Gen Connectivity: Features integrated Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 headers for industry-leading wireless and peripheral speeds.
- DIY-Friendly Design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-LED diagnostics, and PCIe Slot Q-Release for stress-free installation.
- Premium Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with high-fidelity capacitors delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound.
- Comprehensive Cooling: Dedicated M.2 heatsinks and backplates ensure your high-speed storage remains cool under pressure.
Performance & Best Use Cases
This motherboard is a powerhouse for modern computing, offering a seamless balance of speed and reliability. It excels in environments where high-speed data transfer and responsive processing are critical to the user experience.
- Best For: Enthusiasts, competitive gamers, and professional content creators.
- Use Case: High-end gaming rigs and productivity workstations.
- Practical Advantage: PCIe 5.0 support ensures compatibility with future-proof hardware upgrades.
- Why Choose It: Combines the legendary ROG build quality with the latest Intel platform features.
Connectivity, Cooling & Power
The connectivity suite on the Strix B860-F is expansive, headlined by a versatile Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port and a total of nine rear USB ports for all your peripherals. Cooling is managed through a comprehensive array of fan headers, including dedicated CPU, OPT, and AIO pump headers, allowing for precise control over your thermal environment. The power delivery system is reinforced by high-quality 5K black metallic capacitors, ensuring the board handles the thermal demands of high-performance components with ease.
Compu-Fi Expert Opinion
The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-F Gaming is an exceptional choice for those moving to the Intel LGA1851 platform. We particularly value the inclusion of the PCIe Slot Q-Release and BIOS FlashBack, which simplify the build and maintenance process significantly. For users looking to pair a high-end Intel Core Ultra processor with premium memory and storage, this board offers the perfect blend of aesthetic flair and technical capability.
Detailed Technical Specifications
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Technical Overview
FEATURES:
- AI suite 3 & armoury crate
- Thunderbolt™ 4 header support
- Integrated Wi-Fi 7 & Intel 2.5Gb ethernet
- PCIe 5.0 expansion: Ideal for modern GPUs and NVMe drives
- DDR5 memory support: High-bandwidth DDR5 memory modules
- ROG SupremeFX audio with premium capacitors and advanced shielding
- Aesthetic ROG design – Sleek black PCB, RGB headers, and bold cybertext design
- Robust power solution: 16+1+1 power stages, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors
- Intel LGA1851 socket – Compatible with 14th and 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- DIY-friendly layout includes pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-LED diagnostic, PCIe Slot Q-Release, and BIOS FlashBack™
SPECIFICATIONS:
- CPU:
- Intel® Socket LGA1851 for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- Chipset: Intel® B860 Chipset
- Memory:
- 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
- Support up to 9066MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
- Dual-channel memory architecture
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
- DIMM Fit
- ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
- Graphics:
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI™ port
- 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
- Expansion Slots:
- Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
- Intel® B860 Chipset
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
- Storage:
- Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- Intel® B860 Chipset
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Ethernet
- 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
- ASUS LANGuard
- Wireless & Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 7
- 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
- Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, with a transfer rate of up to 2.9Gbps.
- Bluetooth® v5.4
- USB
- Rear USB (Total 9 ports)
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
- 6 x USB 5Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)
- Front USB (Total 6 ports)
- 1 x USB 10Gbps (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports
- ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High-quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-bit/384 kHz playback on the front panel
- Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors- Audio cover
- Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
- 6 x USB 5Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI™ port
- 1 x Wi-Fi module
- 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 2 x audio jacks
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
- 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- Internal 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
- 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
- Power Related
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
- Storage Related
- 4 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
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous
- 3 x Addressable Gen2 headers
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
- 1 x Start button
- 1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
- 1 x Thermal Sensor header
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
- Special Features
- Extreme Engine Digi+
- – 5K Black metallic capacitors
- ASUS Q-Design
- – M.2 Q-Latch
- – M.2 Q-Release
- – M.2 Q-Slide
- – PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- – Q-Antenna
- – Q-Dashboard- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- – Q-Slot
- ASUS Thermal Solution
- – M.2 heatsink backplate
- – M.2 heatsink
- – VRM heatsink design
- ASUS EZ DIY
- – BIOS FlashBack™ button
- – BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- – Clear CMOS button
- – CPU Socket lever protector
- – ProCool
- – Pre-mounted I/O shield
- – SafeSlot
- – SafeDIMM
- Aura Sync
- – Addressable Gen2 headers
- Software Features
- ROG Exclusive Software
- ASUS Exclusive Software
- Armoury Crate
- – Aura Creator
- – Aura Sync
- – Fan Xpert 4
- – GameFirst
- – Power Saving
- ASUS Driver Hub
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- ASUS GlideX
- TurboV Core
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Days Free Trial)
- Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
- WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
- UEFI BIOS
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- – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- – ASUS EZ Flash
- – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- – ASUS MyHotkey
- BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
- Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
- Operating System: Windows® 11 (22H2 & later)
- Form Factor:
- ATX Form Factor
- 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- Asus ROG STRIX B860-F Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard – Intel LGA1851 x
- SATA 6Gb/s cables x2
- ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x2
- Cable ties package x1
- M.2 Q-Latch package x1
- M.2 Q-Slide package x1
- ROG key chain x1
- ROG Strix stickers x1
- M.2 rubbers x4
- Quick start guide x1
36-Month Warranty
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