MSI B860M Gaming PLUS WIFI | Intel LGA1851 | DDR5 Support | PCIe 5.0 | Wi-Fi 7 – New
R3,715.97
The Backbone That Refuses to Break
Built for those who won’t settle for second place, the MSI B860M Gaming Plus Wi-Fi gives your build the solid foundation it deserves. Whether you’re deep in a competitive match or pushing through a heavy render, this board keeps everything running clean, cool, and consistent — no throttling, no compromise.
Wi-Fi That Keeps You in the Fight
Forget lag ruining your momentum. With Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gbps LAN on board, your connection is actively managed and prioritised so your inputs land exactly when they’re supposed to. In South African online lobbies where every millisecond counts, this is the edge that separates winners from the rest.
Built to Last, Built to Breathe
A 6-layer server-grade PCB, MOSFET thermal pads rated at 7W/mK, and Frozr Guard heatsinks mean this board is engineered for the long haul — even under sustained heavy loads. Your investment is protected by materials that don’t just meet the standard, they set it.
Snap In, Power Up
EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Clip II, and EZ Antenna make building your rig fast and frustration-free — no extra tools, no second-guessing. Every component clicks into place with confidence, so you spend less time in the case and more time doing what you built it for.
6 in stock
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Chipset
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Intel B860 |
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CPU Support
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Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA 1851 socket |
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Memory Slots
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4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum 256GB |
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Memory Speed
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8800–6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400–4800 (JEDEC) MT/s; supports Intel XMP 3.0, CUDIMM, Dual-Channel |
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Power Delivery
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12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK; 8+4-pin CPU power connectors |
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PCB
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6-layer server-grade PCB |
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Operating System
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Windows® 11 64-bit |
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M.2 Slots
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3x M.2 — M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (CPU), supports 2280/2260/2242; M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset), supports 2280/2260; M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x2 (Chipset), supports 2280 |
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SATA
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4x SATA 6Gbps |
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PCIe Slots
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PCI_E1: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU); PCI_E2: PCIe 4.0 x1 (Chipset); PCI_E3: PCIe 4.0 x1 (Chipset); PCI_E4: PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset) |
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Video Outputs
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1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@60Hz), 1x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 (4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz) — requires CPU with integrated graphics |
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LAN
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Intel® Killer™ E5000 5Gbps LAN |
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Wireless LAN
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Intel® Killer™ BE1750x Wi-Fi 7 — 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (320MHz), up to 5.8Gbps; supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be; MU-MIMO TX/RX; MLO; 4KQAM |
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth® 5.4 |
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Thunderbolt
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1x Thunderbolt 4 (Rear) — up to 40Gbps; supports USB4 (20Gbps), USB 3.2 (10Gbps), 5V/3A 15W charging, 8K display, daisy-chain up to 3x TB4 devices |
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USB (Rear)
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2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 5Gbps Type-C, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C |
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USB (Front Headers)
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4x USB 2.0, 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C |
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Audio Codec
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Realtek® ALC897 |
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Audio Channels
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7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
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Form Factor
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Micro-ATX (mATX) |
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Cooling
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Frozr Guard extended heatsinks, MOSFET thermal pads (7W/mK), EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, additional choke thermal pads |
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RGB
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2x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2), 1x RGB LED connector (JRGB), 4x EZ Debug LED |
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Fan Headers
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1x CPU Fan, 1x Combo Fan (Pump/Sys), 3x System Fan |
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Internal Connectors
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1x Thunderbolt 5 card connector, ATX power, 2x CPU power, 1x PCIe power (8-pin), front panel headers, front audio, COM port, TPM 2.0 header, chassis intrusion, tuning controller |
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What’s in the Box
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Motherboard, 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 |
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| Weight | 1.25 kg |
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| Dimensions | 28.2 × 7 × 27.5 cm |
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MSI |
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Black/Grey |
| Warranty |
36 Months |
