Asus TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi

Name: Asus TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi
Brand: Asus
SKU: 2341

Manufacturer: Asus

The Asus TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi is an ATX form factor motherboard designed around Intel's LGA 1851 socket and B860 chipset. It supports DDR5 memory across four slots, with a maximum capacity of 256GB and overclocked speeds reaching up to 8666 MHz across two channels. The board includes built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, along with RGB lighting and a 3-year warranty.

On the expansion side, the board provides one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot alongside a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and a PCIe x1 slot, while storage is handled by three M.2 sockets and four SATA 3 connectors with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support. Rear connectivity includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, HDMI 2.1, one DisplayPort output, and a single RJ45 port. Audio is handled by a 7.1-channel solution with five connectors and an S/PDIF output, and the board also features dual BIOS and an easy CMOS reset for added reliability.

Pros

Supports Wi-Fi 7 alongside older Wi-Fi standards down to Wi-Fi 4, covering a wide range of wireless environments
Dual BIOS and easy CMOS reset provide added resilience when updating firmware or recovering from a failed flash
Three M.2 sockets combined with four SATA 3 connectors give substantial flexibility for storage configurations
DDR5 memory support across four slots with overclocked speeds up to 8666 MHz and a 256GB capacity ceiling
RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support enables both performance-oriented and redundancy-focused storage setups
PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is available alongside a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, accommodating current and recent expansion cards

Cons

No USB 4 or Thunderbolt ports, which limits high-bandwidth device connectivity on the rear panel
ECC memory is not supported, ruling out use cases that require error-correcting RAM
No TPM connector is present on the board
RAID 0+1 configuration is not supported, reducing options for certain enterprise-style storage setups
No USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port on the rear panel, with only the slower Gen 2x2 Type-C available

Who is this for?

This board is well matched to users building a capable desktop system around Intel's LGA 1851 platform who want room to grow. The combination of a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three M.2 sockets makes it a practical choice for those prioritizing fast storage and current-generation graphics cards. The inclusion of Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 suits users who prefer a clean wireless setup without needing a separate network card, and the dual BIOS with easy CMOS reset will appeal to anyone who regularly experiments with overclocking or firmware updates. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support also makes it a reasonable fit for a home workstation or small creative setup where some level of storage redundancy is useful.

Who is this NOT for?

This board is not a good fit for users who depend on ECC memory, such as those running data-sensitive workloads or entry-level server tasks, as that functionality is absent. Anyone with a heavy requirement for high-speed USB connectivity may also find the rear panel limiting, given the lack of USB 4 or any Thunderbolt ports. Similarly, users who need a compact system will find the ATX form factor unsuitable, and those looking to build a system without a discrete GPU will be unable to do so here, as the board provides no integrated graphics output of its own.

General info:

CPU socket	LGA 1851
chipset	B860
form factor	ATX
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Has Bluetooth	✓
Bluetooth version	5.4
HDMI version	HDMI 2.1
Easy to overclock	✓
has RGB lighting	✓
Easy to reset BIOS	✓
Has dual BIOS	✓
has aptX	✕
CPU sockets	1
Has integrated graphics	✕
warranty period	3 years
height	244 mm
width	305 mm
Has integrated CPU	✕

The Asus TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi is built around the LGA 1851 socket and B860 chipset, housed in a standard ATX form factor measuring 305 mm wide and 244 mm tall. It supports a single CPU and does not include an integrated CPU or integrated graphics. Wireless connectivity is well covered, with Wi-Fi spanning versions 4 through 7 (802.11n up to 802.11be) alongside Bluetooth 5.4, though aptX is not supported. The board outputs video via HDMI 2.1, includes RGB lighting, and offers practical reliability features such as dual BIOS and an easy CMOS reset. Overclocking is also supported, and the board carries a 3-year warranty.

Memory:

maximum memory amount	256GB
overclocked RAM speed	8666 MHz
memory slots	4
DDR memory version	5
memory channels	2
Supports ECC memory	✕

The board uses DDR5 memory across four slots arranged in a dual-channel configuration, supporting a maximum capacity of 256GB. Overclocked RAM speeds can reach up to 8666 MHz, offering headroom for high-frequency memory kits. ECC memory is not supported.

Ports:

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)	0
USB 2.0 ports	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports	1
USB 4 40Gbps ports	0
USB 4 20Gbps ports	0
Thunderbolt 4 ports	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports	0
has an HDMI output	✓
DisplayPort outputs	1
RJ45 ports	1
Has USB Type-C	✓
eSATA ports	0
DVI outputs	0
has a VGA connector	✕
PS/2 ports	0

The rear I/O panel provides a varied USB lineup, including two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port. There are no USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, or Thunderbolt 4 ports. Video output is handled by an HDMI output and one DisplayPort output, with no DVI or VGA connectors present. Networking is covered by a single RJ45 port, and there are no eSATA or PS/2 ports on the board.

Connectors:

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion)	2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports (through expansion)	1
USB 2.0 ports (through expansion)	2
SATA 3 connectors	4
fan headers	6
USB 3.0 ports (through expansion)	2
M.2 sockets	3
Has TPM connector	✕
U.2 sockets	0
Has mSATA connector	✕
SATA 2 connectors	0

For internal expansion, the board offers two USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers, two USB 3.0 headers, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 header, and two USB 2.0 headers. Storage connectivity is provided by three M.2 sockets and four SATA 3 connectors, while SATA 2, U.2, and mSATA are not available. Cooling is supported by six fan headers, and there is no TPM connector on the board.

Expansion slots:

PCIe 4.0 x16 slots	1
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots	1
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots	0
PCIe x1 slots	1
PCI slots	0
PCIe 2.0 x16 slots	0
PCIe x4 slots	0
PCIe x8 slots	0

The board includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for primary expansion, along with a single PCIe x1 slot. There are no PCIe 2.0, PCIe 3.0, PCIe x4, PCIe x8, or legacy PCI slots available.

Audio:

audio channels	7.1
Has S/PDIF Out port	✓
audio connectors	5

The board's audio solution supports 7.1-channel output and provides five audio connectors on the rear panel. A S/PDIF output is also included for digital audio passthrough.

Storage:

Supports RAID 1	✓
Supports RAID 10 (1+0)	✓
Supports RAID 5	✓
Supports RAID 0	✓
Supports RAID 0+1	✕

The board supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 (1+0) configurations, covering a range of performance and redundancy setups. RAID 0+1 is not supported.

Final Verdict

The Asus TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi is a well-rounded ATX motherboard for the LGA 1851 platform that covers most of what a mainstream desktop builder would need. Its PCIe 5.0 support, Wi-Fi 7, and DDR5 memory compatibility up to 256GB give it a forward-looking foundation, while practical additions like dual BIOS, six fan headers, and broad RAID support make it a reliable daily driver. The absence of ECC memory, Thunderbolt, and USB 4 will matter to a specific subset of users, but for those building a capable wireless-ready desktop without those niche requirements, this board offers a coherent and well-specified package.