Build a stable, high-speed core for your next-generation PC, ready for intense gaming in the South African landscape.
 
Quick Specs
Supports the latest Intel LGA1851 socket CPUs for modern processing power.
Utilises high-speed DDR5 memory for enhanced system responsiveness.
Features Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 for superior low-latency networking.
Includes robust 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System for stable overclocking.
Built on a server-grade 6-layer PCB for verified long-term durability.
 
FEATURES:
Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket
Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 8800+ MT/s (OC)
Ultra Connect: Thunderbolt™ 4 port, Intel® Killer™ 5G LAN & Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 Solution
Ultra Performance: 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK, 8+4-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, and 6-layer server-grade level PCB
Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II
Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, Front USB Type-C
EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ Antenna
Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
Chipset: Intel B860
CPU Support:
Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
LGA 1851
Memory:
4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Memory Support 8800 – 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 – 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8800+ MT/s
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MT/s
Supports Intel® POR Speed and JEDEC Speed
Supports Memory Overclocking and Intel® XMP 3.0
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory
Supports CUDIMM
Onboard Graphics:
1x HDMI™
Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
1x DisplayPort
Support DisplayPort 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
1x Type-C DisplayPort
Thunderbolt™ 4 port, supporting DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 over USB Type-C, with a maximum resolution of 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz*
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Slot:
4x PCI-E x16 slot
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
Audio:
Realtek® ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Onboard Thunderbolt:
1x Thunderbolt4 ports (Rear)
Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devices
Supports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices
Supports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices
Supports up to 5V/3A,15W power charging
Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devices
Supports up to 8K display
 Storage:
3x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 , supports 2280 devices
4x SATA 6G
USB:
2x USB 2.0 (Rear)
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 5Gbps Type C (Rear)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
1x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
LAN: Intel® Killer™ E5000 5Gbps LAN
Wireless LAN & Bluetooth:
Intel® Killer™ BE1750x Wi-Fi 7
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM
Internal IO:
1x Thunderbolt5 card connector(JTBT5, support RTD3)
1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
1x CPU Fan
1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
3x System Fan
1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_1)
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
1x Com Port (JCOM)
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
2x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
4x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports
LED Feature: 4x EZ Debug LED
Operating System: Support for Windows® 11 64-bit
Form Factor: mATX
 
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
MSI B860M Gaming PLUS WIFI Intel LGA1851 DDR5 M-ATX Motherboard x1
SATA Cable x1
M.2 Screw/Standoff set x2
EZ Wi-Fi Antenna x1
1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable(V1) x1
EZ M.2 Clip II x1
EZ M.2 Clip II Remover x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
 
Why MSI?
MSI has long understood the rigorous demands placed upon hardware in competitive environments. Choosing MSI in South Africa is choosing a commitment to validated thermal engineering and superior power delivery; it is opting for stability that withstands local power fluctuations and intense usage cycles. We do not sell components that might fail; we sell the reliable platform that allows you to focus only on your performance. Trust the power delivery of this lga1851 motherboard.