Description
Built to deliver durability, stability, and next-generation performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard redefines what gamers can expect from a Micro-ATX platform. Engineered with military-grade components and comprehensive power design, this board is ready for intense gaming sessions and high-performance multitasking. Its robust build quality and reliability make it the ideal foundation for long-lasting gaming rigs.
The ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus integrates support for Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, ensuring users have access to the latest CPU advancements. With PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory compatibility, and next-gen Wi-Fi 7, users benefit from blazing-fast data transfer, ultra-low latency, and increased bandwidth, perfect for competitive gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts.
Intelligent design elements like Q-LED diagnostic indicators, M.2 Q-Latch, and Armoury Crate software simplify building and monitoring your system, while two-way AI noise cancellation ensures crystal-clear communication. The board also features an advanced VRM heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+ technology, enabling optimal cooling under pressure.
For gamers who demand reliability without compromising performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard delivers a versatile, future-ready solution. Whether you’re building your first rig or upgrading an existing setup, this motherboard offers all the essentials—and more—for immersive and uninterrupted gameplay.
FEATURES:
- Supports 14th, 13th, and 12th gen Intel® core™ processors
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot enables next-gen GPU compatibility and ultra-fast data throughput
- DDR5 memory support with ASUS OptiMem II
- Built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 high-speed wireless connectivity and low-latency networking
- Enhanced power solution with 12+1 DrMOS power stages and 8+4 pin ProCool connectors
- Comprehensive cooling with large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+
- 20Gbps high-speed data transfer Type-C connectivity
- Armoury crate software integration for centralised system management and RGB control
- Military-grade TUF components and rigorous validation
- Two-way AI noise cancellation
- Q-LED diagnostic display, M.2 Q-Latch, and SafeSlot Core+
SPECIFICATIONS:
- CPU
- Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- Chipset: Intel® B860 Chipset
- Memory
- 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
- Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- DIMM Fit
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
- ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)
- Graphics
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI® port
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (Type-C)
- Expansion Slots
- Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Intel® Z790 Chipset
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- Storage
- Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- Intel® B860 Chipset
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Ethernet
- 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
- TUF LANGuard
- Wireless & Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 7
- 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
- Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
- Bluetooth® v5.4
- Audio
- Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback
- Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
- 2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI™ port
- 1 x Wi-Fi Module
- 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 5 x Audio jacks
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
- Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
- 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
- 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- 1 x USB 2.0 ports (1x Type-A)
- 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
- 1 x USB 2.0 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
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Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) heade - USB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous
- 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
- 1 x Aura RGB header
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x COM Port header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
- 1 x 20-3-pin System Panel header with Chassis intrusion function
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
- Special Features
- ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
- ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
- ASUS EZ DIY
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
- AURA Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
- Software Features
- ASUS Exclusive Software
- Armoury Crate
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
- Power Saving
- ASUS DriverHub
- ASUS GlideX
- TurboV Core
- TUF GAMING CPU-Z
- DTS Audio Processing
- Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
- WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
- UEFI BIOS
- ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
- NPU Boost
- BIOS: 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
- Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
- Operating System: Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
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Form Factor:
- mATX Form Factor
- 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- Asus TUF Gaming B860M-Plus Wi-Fi M-ATX Motherboard x1
- SATA 6Gb/s cables x2
- ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1
- M.2 Rubber Packages x2
- TUF Gaming sticker x1
- Screw package for M.2 SSD x1
- Quick start guide x1
Payment methods
Refund Policy
Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..