ASUS Republic of Gamers STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1851 Mini-ITX Motherboard

The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI is a Mini-ITX motherboard built for builders who want a powerful yet space-saving system based on Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Despite its small footprint it delivers the features you expect from a full-size gaming platform, making it a solid foundation for a compact desktop, living-room console replacement, or portable LAN party rig.

Two DDR5 slots accept up to 96 GB of memory that can run at 9066 MT/s. This capacity and speed let you handle modern games, heavy multitasking, or creative workloads like photo editing and video rendering without slowdowns. The single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is ready for the latest graphics cards, while two onboard M.2 sockets—one wired for PCIe 5.0 and the other for PCIe 4.0—provide quick storage that shortens boot times and level loading. Four additional SATA ports are available for larger data drives or archival storage.

Networking and connectivity match the performance theme. Built-in Wi-Fi 7 gives you wireless throughput that can keep up with gigabit-class internet, and the 2.5 G Ethernet port is on standby when you prefer a wired connection. A Thunderbolt 4 header supports high-speed external drives and display daisy-chaining, and dual USB-C ports make it easy to plug in modern peripherals. HDMI and DisplayPort outputs let you run Intel integrated graphics during troubleshooting or when you build a system that doubles as a home-office workstation.

Audio is handled by SupremeFX 7.1 surround sound with a dedicated front-panel amplifier that drives high-impedance headphones cleanly, so you can game late into the night without disturbing the household. Build-friendly touches such as Q-LED diagnostic lights, the Q-Latch for tool-free SSD installation, Q-Release for easy GPU removal, and a pre-mounted I/O shield reduce assembly stress and make future upgrades simpler.

Whether you are aiming for a small gaming PC that travels easily, a discrete media center, or a compact machine for content creation, this board delivers the horsepower and connectivity you need while fitting inside cases that larger boards cannot. Install Windows 11 to unlock every feature and you are ready to enjoy high refresh-rate gaming, fast file transfers, and responsive multitasking in a footprint that saves both desk and bag space.

• Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket
• Two DDR5 slots accept up to 96 GB at 9066 MT/s
• One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for modern graphics cards
• One PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs
• Four SATA ports for additional 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives
• Integrated Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for high-speed wireless connectivity
• Thunderbolt 4 header plus two USB-C ports for versatile external devices
• HDMI and DisplayPort outputs support Intel integrated graphics
• 2.5 G Ethernet port for low-latency wired networking
• SupremeFX 7.1 surround sound with a dedicated front-panel headphone amplifier
• Q-Latch and Q-Release simplify SSD and GPU installation or removal
• Mini-ITX form factor with a pre-mounted I/O shield for easy case alignment
• Windows 11 required to access the full feature set