MSI B860M Gaming Plus WiFi brings robust micro-ATX performance to gamers and creators who demand modern connectivity and high-speed compatibility.

Built for Intel processors with the LGA 1851 (Socket V1) and designed to support Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), this motherboard enables powerful builds that can address up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration.

Memory enthusiasts will appreciate support for high DDR5 clock speeds up to 8800 MHz and non‑ECC operation, while storage options are flexible: three M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0, all supporting up to 2280 modules) plus Micro SATA III and four SATA III ports allow up to seven drives and RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations for performance or redundancy.

Connectivity is comprehensive with multiple USB headers and ports: four USB 2.0 connectors on board and front-panel ports including USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑A (2), Type‑C (1), USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑A (total 2 front), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A (1). External display and network needs are met by HDMI 2.1 and a 5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ‑45 port.

Wireless and audio features stand out for a micro‑ATX board, with integrated Killer Wi‑Fi 7 (1750x) and Bluetooth 5.4 for ultra-low latency wireless play and fast transfers, plus Realtek ALC897 audio supporting 7.1 channels for immersive sound. Cooling and lighting controls include one CPU fan connector, one water pump connector, and three RGB LED pin headers for custom rigs.

Expansion is versatile: the board provides one PCIe x16 Gen 5 slot and three PCIe x16 Gen 4 slots (physical x16 footprints as specified) for GPUs and add‑in cards, while UEFI AMI BIOS with 256 Mbit memory, ACPI 6.5 and SMBIOS 3.7 ensure modern firmware features and compatibility with Windows 11 x64.

The compact 243.8 x 243.8 mm black micro‑ATX form factor makes the MSI B860M Gaming Plus WiFi ideal for space-conscious gaming PCs, streaming setups, or compact workstations where high-speed storage, next‑gen Wi‑Fi and multiple M.2 slots matter.

Suggested use cases include a compact high‑refresh gaming rig with PCIe 5.0 GPU support, a content‑creator workstation with multiple NVMe drives and up to 256 GB RAM, or a LAN/streaming setup taking advantage of 5GbE and Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity.