ASUS TUF B860M-Plus LGA1851 Motherboard (PCI-e 5.0 | DDR5 | mATX)

The ASUS TUF B860M-Plus is a micro-ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra processors on the LGA 1851 platform, built around the B860 chipset with DDR5 memory support and PCIe 5.0 capability. It is aimed at users who want a durable, modern mATX board with fast storage, strong power delivery, and solid connectivity for gaming or productivity builds. With TUF-grade reinforcement and ASUS’s memory tuning features, it is designed to be dependable rather than flashy.

Key Features

• Intel LGA 1851 socket support for Core Ultra Processors (Series 2).

• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots with up to 256GB capacity and up to 8800+ MT/s OC support.

• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-generation graphics cards.

• 3 x M.2 slots, including a PCIe 5.0 x4 primary slot, plus 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.

• 2.5Gb Ethernet for fast wired networking.

• WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 on the WiFi version.

• USB 20Gbps Type-C support and multiple high-speed USB ports.

• TUF durability features such as reinforced SafeSlot and 8-layer PCB design.

Technical Specifications

The ASUS TUF B860M-Plus is best for users building a compact Intel Core Ultra system who want strong durability, DDR5 support, and modern expansion without moving to a full-size ATX board. Its standout strengths are the PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage support, and the TUF feature set that focuses on stability and long-term use.