MSI B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard LGA1851, Intel B860, 4 × DDR5, Wi-Fi
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MSI B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard LGA1851, Intel B860, 4 × DDR5, Wi-Fi

The MSI B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI is a motherboard with the Intel B860 Express chipset and an LGA1851 socket for Intel processors. Four DDR5 slots leave room for plenty of memory, and the WIFI in the name marks the version with a Wi-Fi module, so the PC can get online without a cable.

  • Socket: LGA1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860 Express
  • Memory: DDR5, 4 slots
  • Networking: Wi-Fi (WIFI version)

Description

LGA1851 socket and four DDR5 slots

LGA1851 is the socket for Intel's new generation of desktop processors, and B860 Express is the mid-range chipset for this platform. DDR5 memory gets four slots: with two modules the memory runs in dual-channel mode, and two more modules can be added later without replacing the first ones. The Wi-Fi module is already on the board, so no separate network card or USB adapter is needed.

Who this motherboard is for

Anyone building a new Intel gaming PC around an LGA1851 processor who wants DDR5 memory and wireless networking on one board. The manufacturer does not list the form factor, the number of M.2 slots or the rear panel ports, so choose the case once the board dimensions are known.

Specifications

BrandMSI
EAN4711377289764

Questions & answers

Which processors does this motherboard support?

The board has an LGA1851 socket, so Intel processors made for this socket fit. Older LGA1700 processors do not fit this socket.

Will DDR4 memory work?

No. The board supports DDR5 memory in four slots; DDR4 modules are keyed differently and do not fit a DDR5 slot.

What form factor is it and which case will it fit?

The manufacturer does not specify the form factor or dimensions. Check the board format on the MSI product page before choosing a case.