Maxsun has just launched its MS-iCraft B860M CROSS "Aiga" Micro-ATX motherboard series for Intel CPUs, which includes both a standard and a Pro version. While both models share similarities—such as an all-white design—they also have key differences. The Pro version of the MS-iCraft B860M CROSS "Aiga" motherboard features a 3.4-inch display on the upper-left I/O armor, capable of showing real-time system information as well as custom graphics. In contrast, the standard version has a smaller screen that displays Aiga animations. Another distinction is that the Pro version is equipped with an Intel BE200 wireless network card, whereas the standard version uses the Intel AX211.

Aside from these differences, both motherboards have similar specifications. They support up to 192 GB of DDR5 RAM across four DIMM slots, with overclocking speeds reaching up to 9066 MT/s. Power delivery is handled by a 16+1+1 phase power supply design with 50 A DrMOS. Additionally, both models include a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-performance graphics cards, and one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot.

Late last week, Colorful Technology revealed a brand-new series of "CVN" motherboards—the manufacturer's Bilibili account hinted at an upcoming launch and uploaded three highly-stylized promotional images. As reported by ITHome, Colorful's debut AMD X870 chipset-based board will be: "equipped with Colorful's first-generation graphics card quick-release device." Western press outlets have covered the functional validity of similar systems in recent times, but Colorful's teaser seems to be poking fun at a rival's current predicament. The incoming CVN X870 series will sport a unique selling point; its GPU removal system features an "ON or OFF" switch. Colorful advertises this proprietary design as being "really safe."

CVN X870 or X870E product pages have not appeared online, but ITHome reckons that this new range will sit in-between Colorful's familiar iGame and Tomahawk motherboard lines. The intended target audience appears to be "mainstream DIY" builders. According to one of the teaser images, Colorful reckons that its silver/white-tinted CVN X870 boards will "live up to expectations." The Chinese manufacturer has devised a new "Frost Armor" structure that covers a board's VRM sections—sporting "composite heat dissipation grooves and heat pipes." Lower-end CVN B840 and B850 models could be in the pipeline, but Colorful is likely testing the waters with its initial launch of X870-equipped fare.

ASRock, a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, gaming monitors, small form factor PCs, and power supply units, proudly announces that its entire lineup of AM5 motherboards fully supports the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors. With this seamless compatibility, gamers can harness the full potential of these flagship processors for an unparalleled gaming experience.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors are the flagship models of the Ryzen 9000X3D series, designed for hardcore gaming enthusiasts who demand the ultimate in gaming performance. ASRock AM5 motherboards offer seamless compatibility with the Ryzen 9000X3D series, making them the ideal choice for gamers worldwide to experience the power of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors firsthand.

MSI introduced an impressive number of new AMD B850 and B840 chipset-based motherboards at January's CES trade event. According to a Wccftech report, the company's AM5—socketed lineup will expand in the near future—a leaked presentation slide provides an early preview of (allegedly) incoming budget-friendly offerings. MSI's leaked roadmap (Q1 to Q2 2025) shows new additions—mostly smaller form factor—across performance (MPG) and Pro Series product ranges. Their Arsenal Gaming (MAG) B850 range seems to be fully released, as of the first quarter of this year—consisting of models already unveiled at CES.

Five new models are seemingly lined up for release within the next couple of months—the Wccftech article listed the following SKUs: MPG B850I Edge WIFI (Mini-ITX), PRO B850M-P WIFI (M-ATX), PRO B850M-B (M-ATX), B850 Gaming PLUS WIFI PZ (ATX) and PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ (M-ATX). The publication commented on its discoveries: "as you can see, MSI will have at least one new variant within the MPG lineup which will feature a Mini-ITX design. The company has already released the full ATX-sized version of the EDGE TI WIFI, and it's nice to know that we will get a Mini-ITX variant too." The report proposes that MSI has prepped its new budget models with the latest connectivity features—most notably, Wi-Fi 7 rated at the full 320 MHz band. Support for Zen 4 and 5 Ryzen X3D CPUs is expected upon launch.

ChangXin Memory Technology (CXMT) is playing catch up with competitors based in neighboring nations—as reported earlier today, this Chinese memory module manufacturer is making advancements in the field of commercial DDR5 products. Reports from the region suggest that a well-known motherboard manufacturer has embraced some of ChangXin new portfolio. According to a recent ITHome article, MSI has implemented a multitude of optimizations for new-ish Intel "Arrow Lake" Core Ultra Series 2 CPU-oriented motherboards—notably the MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI, MAG B860M MORTAR WIFI, and PRO B860M-A WIFI models.

The publication provided evidence of MSI enabling transfer rates of 6800 MT/s across four engaged modules—a welcome step up from the usual twin-stick setup. ITHome also points out that the motherboard specialist has prepared a new BIOS version for B860 chipset mainboards: "specially optimized for the recently popular DDR5 domestic memory particles of ChangXin Storage, which undoubtedly gives the gaming community (in China) more choices." MSI appears to be the first major international vendor to enable support for CXMT's DDR5 modules—thus, representing a significant achievement for the Chinese memory industry.

Last week, important figures from the PC hardware community posted photo and video evidence of damaged GPU interfaces—seemingly inflicted by the ASUS PCIe Q-Release Slim system. Reports suggest that scratches and scrapes—on PCIe connectors—are the result of frequent engagement and disengagement. For example, the owner of a ROG Strix B850-A Gaming Wi-Fi S motherboard model performed sixty quick release cycles—eventually chipping away at the physical interface present on their GALAX RTX 4070 Ti HOF OC LAB card. The most vocal of critics believe that ASUS did not fully test its latest quick release mechanism—reserved mainly for inclusion on high-end motherboards. Feedback posted on Bilibili prompted Tony Wu—general manager at the company's China office—to look into the matter. In the meantime, his colleagues in North America have responded to Western news reports.

Approximately eighteen hours ago, the "ASUS_MKTLeeM" account posted a lengthy and highly comprehensive public service announcement (PSA) on NVIDIA's subreddit. The ASUS USA rep stated: "we know that many of you have ASUS products including our GeForce graphics cards and motherboards and likely saw the news recently regarding usage marks on a couple graphics cards that were installed in one of our motherboards featuring the new PCIe Q-Release Slim feature." They noted that they would welcome feedback from users on Reddit—through comments or private messages. The company messenger pointed out that the reported problems stemmed from unique user cases—professional reviewers (of expensive graphics cards) will not enjoy reading this response: "in our internal testing and evaluation of the extremely small number of cases reported, we found no damage to the motherboard or graphics card that would affect functionality and/or performance....However, it is important to emphasize that any type of PCIe add-in card will exhibit signs of usage and wear marking after 60 continuous insertions and removals."

ASRock has quietly updated its CPU Support List with entries for the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D desktop processors—starting off with motherboard BIOS versions 3.15 and 3.16. The Taiwanese manufacturer seems to be the very first company to add these "Zen 5" models to public-facing motherboard compatibility databases—according to yesterday evening's VideoCardz report, the likes of MSI, GIGABYTE, and ASUS have not yet followed suit (at the time of writing). The appearance of Team Red's "Granite Ridge" 16-core and 12-core 3D V-Cache-equipped processors on ASRock's website has set off chatter across PC hardware discussion communities.

AMD has not officially revealed a specific launch date (or pricing details) for its Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D CPUs—instead, a loose March window has been marked down on this year's calendar. Industry watchdogs believe that ASRock's freshly updated database is proof of an imminent launch—a couple of insiders predicted a January rollout, but this seems unlikely to occur by the end of this working week. Given the reported scarcity of Team Red's already released and highly-praised Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming processor, many folks will welcome the addition of two alternative options. Team Red has already set expectations for the (presumably) more expensive models—recently, a product manager disclosed that their "new chips will provide similar overall gaming performance" to the current champion.

HXL/9550pro and HardwareLuxx's Andreas Schilling shared evidence of the ASUS PCIe Q-Release Slim—the manufacturer's latest ejection mechanism—causing damage to graphics card PCIe connectors. Recent feedback suggests that repeated usage can scrape or grind off material present on a card's interface. HXL gathered critiques from multiple sources (owners of Intel 800 and AMD 800 series boards), and linked a relevant Bilibili video. The footage presents a damaged GALAX RTX 4070 Ti HOF OC LAB model, following sixty quick release cycles—paired with a ROG Strix B850-A Gaming Wi-Fi S motherboard. Tony Wu, ASUS China's general manager, eventually weighed in on community discussions—stating that he will investigate this matter and report back with his findings.

Schilling expressed similar frustrations—his chosen platform is producing unwanted results: "I'm not happy with the solution either. We use the Strix X870E-E Gaming for testing the graphics cards. So I have had to remove graphics cards from the slot a few dozen times. This didn't always go smoothly and very often the (GeForce RTX 5090) card got stuck in the slot. First damage visible." Press outlets have picked up on the recent surge in Q-Release Slim user feedback—several publications have gathered additional examples of the new mechanism inflicting damage on a variety of graphics card models.

Advantech, a global leader in embedded IoT computing, is excited to launch its latest Edge AI solutions featuring the advanced AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processors. The SOM-6873 (COMe Compact), AIMB-2210 (Mini-ITX motherboards), and AIR-410 (AI Inference System) deliver exceptional AI performance leveraging the first AMD embedded devices with integrated Neural Processing Units. These integrated NPUs are optimized to enhance AI inference efficiency and precision. Together with traditional CPU and GPU elements, the architecture delivers performance up to 39 TOPS. They also support dual-channel DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4, providing ample computing power with flexible TDP options and thermal solutions.

Within value-added software services, such as the Edge AI SDK that integrates the AMD Ryzen AI software, the model porting procedure is accelerated. These features make the solutions ideal for edge applications such as HMI, machine vision in industrial automation, smart management and interactive services in urban entertainment systems, and healthcare devices such as ultrasound machines.

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, proudly presents our lineup of Intel B860 Series motherboards in the ULTRA, CVN GAMING FROZEN, and BATTLE-AX models.

The Intel B860 chipset is aimed at the mid-range level price segment for the Intel Core Ultra 200 series desktop processors. The COLORFUL B860 motherboards features DDR5 memory support, support for up to PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, high-speed 40 Gbps USB4 ports, fast Wi-Fi 7 wireless networking, and more.

MSI has provided a detailed look into its motherboard production facilities through a new interactive webpage. The company has outlined the 15-step manufacturing process that transforms bare circuit boards into complete motherboards. The process begins with solder paste printing, where a precise layer of conductive paste is applied to the bare PCB. This is followed by automated inspection using imaging systems to verify proper paste placement. High-speed machines then position electronic components onto the board before they move through reflow ovens that permanently bond the components. Multiple inspection stages are integrated throughout the assembly line, including automated optical systems that check both sides of the board. Specialized machines handle routing, component insertion, wave soldering, and alloy welding.

Each board undergoes circuit testing and receives mechanical components through automated screw-locking systems before final functional testing and molding. The complexity of modern motherboard manufacturing requires rigorous quality checks and final power tests before the motherboard leaves manufacturing facilities. For interested enthusiasts, MSI's new landing page is here. The manufacturing reveal accompanies MSI's launch of two new motherboard series—Z790 and B860. To celebrate this launch, MSI has announced promotional events running from January 20 to March 31, 2025, including Steam game codes with select product purchases. A new reward program offers points for product reviews and referrals.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, PC peripherals, and IPC solutions, introduces the B850MT-E PRO motherboard, designed to deliver exceptional performance for office professionals and casual use. The BIOSTAR B850MT-E PRO motherboard is designed to meet the diverse needs of various users, offering a perfect blend of performance and reliability. Built on AMD 's B850 chipset, this motherboard combines superior features at an affordable price. It supports the latest AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors, enabling seamless multitasking and efficient power management.

The B850MT-E PRO is expertly engineered for versatility, making it the definitive solution for office professionals, small businesses, and system integrators. It guarantees stable and efficient performance for everyday tasks and document management. With BIOSTAR's renowned 55 A Dr. MOS and Digital PWM technology, you can expect steady power delivery that ensures consistent performance and enhanced durability, even during extended work sessions.

Advantech, a leader in embedded IoT computing solutions, is excited to introduce their AI-integrated desktop platform series: the Mini-ITX AIMB-2710 and Micro-ATX AIMB-589. These platforms are powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) S-Series, featuring the first desktop processor with an integrated NPU, delivering up to 36 TOPS for superior AI acceleration. Designed for data visualization and image analysis, both models offer PCIe Gen 5 support for high-performance GPU cards and feature 6400 MHz DDR5 memory, USB4 Type-C, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 2.5GbE LAN ports for fast and accurate data transmission in real time.

The AIMB-2710 and AIMB-589 excel in high-speed computing and AI-driven performance, making them ideal for applications such as medical imaging, automated optical inspection, and semiconductor testing. Backed by comprehensive software support, these platforms are engineered for the next wave of AI innovation.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of Edge AI embedded computers, IPC solutions motherboards, graphics cards, and PC peripherals, is excited to announce x86 Edge AI platform showcase at CES 2025. Scheduled to take place from January 7 to 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, BIOSTAR, in partnership with DEEPX, an AI semiconductor company from South Korea, will showcase cutting-edge x86 Edge AI solutions at DEEPX's booth (#9045) in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

DEEPX is a pioneering company in on-device AI. It develops advanced AI semiconductors that optimize performance, reduce power consumption, and enhance cost efficiency across various industries, including smart camera modules, smart mobility, smart factories, consumer electronics, smart cities, surveillance systems, and AI servers. Building upon their successful collaborations, BIOSTAR and DEEPX set to unveil their latest joint innovations at CES 2025, further enhancing their prominence in the industrial computing ecosystem.

GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, unveils the new generation of Intel B860 and AMD B850 series motherboards at CES 2025. These new series are designed to unleash the performance of the latest Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen processors by leveraging AI-enhanced technology and user-friendly design for a seamless gaming and PC-building experience. Equipped with all digital power and enhanced thermal design, GIGABYTE B800 series motherboards are the gateway to mainstream PC gamers.

GIGABYTE achieved the remarkable milestone of claiming the highest market share on X870 series motherboards due to fully supporting AMD Ryzen 5 7000 and 9000 series X3D processors. The new B800 series motherboards are also adopted with ultra-durable and high-end components and the revolutionary AI suite, D5 Bionics Corsa, integrates software, hardware, and firmware to boost DD5 memory performance up to 8600 MT/s on AMD B850 models and 9466 MT/s on Intel B860 motherboards. The AI SNATCH is an exclusive AI-based software for enhancing DDR5 performance with just a few clicks. Meanwhile, the AI-Driven PCB Design ensures low signal reflection for peak performance across multiple layers through AI simulation. Plus, HyperTune BIOS integrates AI-driven optimizations to fine-tune the Memory Reference Code on Intel B860 series motherboards for high-demand gaming and multitasking. Specially built for AMD Ryzen 9000 series X3D processors, GIGABYTE applies X3D Turbo mode on AMD B850 series motherboards by adjusting core count to boost gaming performance.

ASRock Industrial proudly unveils its newest range of industrial motherboards, powered by Intel Core Ultra 200S Processors (Arrow Lake-S) with Intel 800 series chipsets. Featuring an advanced hybrid architecture with up to 24 cores and an upgraded NPU, these motherboards empower exceptional edge performance, energy-efficiency, and enhanced AI acceleration for complex AI driven workloads. The new range of motherboards support up to DDR5 6400 MHz memory, offering versatile I/O, expansion options, quad display capabilities. Featuring PCIe Gen 5, and USB4/ Thunderbolt 4 for ultra-fast connectivity, select models offer 10G LAN to meet the demands of high-speed networking. With flexible form factors including Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, and ATX, these motherboards cater to versatile edge AI applications across industrial automation, robotics, AI agents, kiosks, retail, gaming and beyond.

Mini-ITX Models (High Rise I/O): IMB-1246 and IMB-1247
Leveraging Intel Core Ultra 200S Processors, the IMB-1246 utilizes the H810 Chipset, while the IMB-1247 features the Q870 Chipset, offering enhanced scalability. Both models support up to 96 GB DDR5 memory via two CSO-DIMM (DDR5 6400 MHz) or SO-DIMM (DDR5 5600 MHz) slots. Offering various expansion capabilities and I/O tailored for diverse applications, including one PCIe x16 (Gen 5) and one USB4/ Thunderbolt 4. The IMB-1246 provides two USB 3.2 Gen 2, one USB 3.2 Gen 1, four USB 2.0, one M.2 Key E, one M.2 Key M, four COM ports, and two SATA 3 ports, while the IMB-1247 enhances connectivity with five USB 3.2 Gen 2, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, two USB 2.0, one M.2 Key B, one M.2 Key E, two M.2 Key M, four COM ports, and three SATA 3 ports. Networking feature offers one 2.5G LAN and one 1G LAN. Display support includes triple display output on the IMB-1246 with two HDMI 2.1 TMDS, one DP 2.1 (via Type-C), and one LVDS/eDP while the IMB-1247 supports quad display output, adding one DP 1.4a for greater flexibility.

ASRock announces a full line-up of Intel B860/H810 motherboards. New product comes in Phantom Gaming Series, the ever popular Steel Legend that comes in white PCB design and the feature filled but budget friendly Pro RS and Pro-A series. ASRock will also debut its first BMD (back mount design) motherboard, the B860M Pro BMD, elegant and stylish cable management is no longer a privilege for the high end.

Designed for Fast and Efficient Computing!
The new ASRock B860 motherboards are designed with 14 power phase for vCore, 2oz PCB and exclusive low-ripple 1000μf 20K black capacitors that guarantee stable and superior performance for the CPU. And on top of that, the B860/B860M Lightning Wi-Fi even comes with the patented Memory OC Shield to give excellent memory overclocking. The boards also geared with ample amount of next gen expansion possibility such as the latest PCI-Express Gen-5 for Graphics card and M.2 SSD, Thunderbolt 4 ports on the rear IO to enable lightning-fast data transfer up to 40 Gbps.

MSI introduces its newest lineup of motherboards built for the Intel B860 and H810 chipsets. Combining performance and innovation, these motherboards deliver exceptional reliability and user-friendly features. They are designed to empower mainstream users, gamers, and creators with advanced computing capabilities. The B860 chipset brings several advantages over the H810, making it a standout choice for high-performance computing. It supports PCIe 5.0 slot and M.2 storage, enabling faster speeds and enhanced efficiency for demanding workloads. Unlike the H810, the B860 chipset also allows for memory overclocking, giving users more flexibility and control over their system's performance. With the B860 chipset having 24 PCIe lanes compared to the H810's 16, the B860 delivers a significant boost in performance with its superior bandwidth and connectivity for peripherals and components.

Further enhancing its capabilities, both chipsets include Thunderbolt 4, ensuring high-speed connectivity for a seamless user experience. However, the B860 chipset supports up to 8 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Gen 4 lanes, doubling the data transfer capacity between the CPU and chipset compared to the H810's 4 lanes. MSI's motherboards built on the B860 chipset deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and versatility, instilling confidence in gamers, creators, and everyday users seeking cutting-edge technology.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, PC peripherals, and IPC solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its Intel B860M-SILVER and B860MT-E PRO motherboards, designed with cutting-edge Intel B860 architecture.

Built to support Intel's advanced Core Ultra 9, 7, and 5 processors, the B860M-SILVER and B860MT-E PRO motherboards offer exceptional performance tailored for creators, gamers, and modern office setups. They are masterfully designed to harness the superior bandwidth and energy efficiency of DDR5 technology, and support up to 192 GB of memory with blazing overclocking speeds of up to 8000 MHz.

ASRock announces a full line-up of motherboards using the AMD B850 chipset. New products include high-end Phantom Gaming series line up covering Mini-ITX to ATX form factor, mainstream Steel Legend which features white PCB design and also Pro RS series for budget friendly users.

Ready to Power Everything!
The new ASRock B850 motherboards are designed with 14+2+1 power phase, 8-layer PCBs enabling excellent memory overclocking and exclusive low-ripple 1000μf 20K black capacitors that guarantee stable and superior performance for the CPU. The boards also support the latest PCI-Express Gen-5 Graphics card and equipped with Blazing M.2 (Gen5x4) SSD ports.

ASUS today announced that ASUS AI Advisor will now be available in select ASUS motherboard series. AI Advisor is a software tool that uses artificial intelligence to understand user needs and provide answers using natural language. Users can ask questions related to motherboard software, BIOS, and hardware, and receive clear and straightforward responses. This tool debuted with the ASUS Z890 motherboard series and is going mainstream with the value-oriented B860 motherboards. It's now also available to owners of the ASUS X870, B850, and B840 motherboards.

Enhancing customer interaction
ASUS AI Advisor is an AI tool designed to revolutionize how customers interact with ASUS products. It offers users an easy and intuitive way to learn about products, get technical support, and receive instant assistance.

The ASUS ROG Apex brand extension is reserved for motherboards with the best CPU and memory overclocking capabilities. Since Intel processors tended to overclock better than AMD, Apex remained confined to the Intel platform, until now. ASUS at CES showed off the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex, the first AMD platform motherboard to feature this brand extension. The board features a powerful CPU VRM solution meant for sub-zero overclocking of Ryzen 9000X3D processors that are fully capable of overclocking. It also comes with a 1 DIMM-per-channel memory topology, with just two DDR5 DIMM slots. 1DPC is the most optimal dual-channel topology for memory overclocking.

The topmost M.2 Gen 5 NVMe slot features an elaborate fan-heatsink solution. Right next to the two DDR5 DIMM slots, is a breakout DIMM.2 module that provides additional M.2 NVMe slots. There are a couple of more Gen 4 NVMe slots scattered across the board. The board features an I/O feature-set that's at least as good as the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero. The board draws power from two 8-pin EPS, a 24-pin ATX, and an additional 8-pin PCIe power input. The board is packed to the gills with features professional overclockers would look for, including onboard buttons, diagnostic readouts, a hydrophobic PCB surface treatment, dual-BIOS, and clearly labelled voltage domains.

ASUS today announced the B850 and B840 series of AM5 motherboards for AMD processors, which includes models from the ROG Strix, TUF Gaming and Prime families. These motherboards give builders higher speeds, more ports and more slots for USB devices and M.2 SSDs. Many ASUS B850 motherboards also break into the next generation of wireless networking with WiFi 7 support, and also provide robust support for fast DDR5 kits. In addition, each model makes the PC building process easier than ever with tool-free M.2 SSD installation, easy troubleshooting and hassle-free installation and removal of graphics cards.

Meanwhile, B840 motherboards are designed to serve the needs of builders who do not intend to overclock their CPUs or install a PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD or graphics card. For anyone looking to build a very affordable and efficient PC—perhaps one centered around a CPU with powerful integrated graphics capabilities—ASUS B840 motherboards are a cost-effective choice. The first ASUS B840 motherboards all hail from the tried-and-true Prime family.

GIGABYTE Technology, one of the top global manufacturers of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge B860 series motherboard, featuring the groundbreaking D5 Bionic Corsa technology and innovative AI-Driven capabilities that set new standards for memory performance and user-friendly experience.⁠

Infinite Memory Performance with AI-Driven Optimization
Building on the success of our Z890 series, the B860 AORUS motherboards achieve remarkable DDR5 speeds of up to 9466 MT/s on 4DIMM slot configurations. This exceptional performance is powered by our proven D5 Bionic Corsa technology, ensuring optimal memory efficiency across the entire lineup. D5 Bionic Corsa boasts four key technologies from software, hardware to firmware side. The AORUS AI SNATCH and AI SNATCH Engine present AI-overclocking for ultimate performance, while AI-Driven PCB Design and HyperTune BIOS deliver AI-design for signal enhancement on motherboards.
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ASUS today announced the B860 series of motherboards for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), which includes models from the ROG Strix, TUF Gaming and Prime families. The value proposition of the ASUS B860 motherboard lineup is off the charts, thanks to its thoroughly modern platform. Users will find features that used to be exclusive to enthusiast-class ASUS motherboards. Every model supports the latest high-bandwidth CUDIMM DDR5 memory kits, ensuring that users can easily get a system up to speed with AEMP III profiles. And PCIe 5.0 connectivity abounds, giving users access to the fastest graphics cards of today and tomorrow.

Those looking to take advantage of the next generation of wireless networking can opt for an ROG Strix or TUF Gaming motherboard equipped with WiFi 7. Faster, smarter and ready for a low-interference connection to a compatible router over the wide-open 6 GHz band, WiFi 7 gives users a whole-home network upgrade. M.2 device support has also been bolstered. Previously released B760 motherboards typically offered two to three M.2 slots, and the fastest maxed out with PCIe 4.0 connectivity. The new ASUS B860 motherboard lineup now includes several options with four M.2 slots, and every model in the series features a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot ready for a blazing-fast storage drive. Whether users are building a large gaming library, accelerating their creative efforts with dedicated drives for project storage or simply taking advantage of their stack of M.2 drives from previous builds, they will appreciate the comprehensive storage options available with ASUS B860 motherboards.