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The ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS is an ATX motherboard designed for LGA 1851 CPUs, built around the Intel B860 chipset. It supports up to 192GB of DDR5 memory across four 288-pin slots, with speeds up to 8200 MT/s. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller, alongside a variety of USB headers, four SATA III ports, and two M.2 slots for storage. Expansion options feature one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and multiple PCIe 4.0 slots, making it suitable for building a robust desktop system with modern components.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play. Available from $179.99.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
Common Failure Modes
Physical damage during installation (bent pins) is the most common failure. Component failure like VRM burnout happens rarely unless aggressively overclocking.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play.
Motherboards usually last the life of the PC. Capacitors are the main wear component.
The ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard is available at bhphoto, starting at $179.99.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
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