The MSI MPG B860I Edge TI Wi-Fi motherboard comes in a compact Mini-ITX form factor and features a single LGA 1851 CPU socket, supporting B860 chipsets. It offers full wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 support and Bluetooth 5.4, although it lacks aptX support. The board is equipped with HDMI 2.1 for video output, has easy overclocking features, and includes RGB lighting. It also includes a dual BIOS setup for added reliability and comes with a 3-year warranty.
The MSI MPG B860I Edge TI Wi-Fi motherboard supports up to 128GB of DDR5 memory across two memory slots. It can handle RAM speeds up to 6400 MHz, with the possibility of overclocking to 8600 MHz. The board operates with dual memory channels but does not support ECC memory for error correction.
The MSI MPG B860I Edge TI Wi-Fi motherboard offers a diverse range of ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A and USB-C), a Thunderbolt 4 port, and a USB 4 40Gbps port. It also supports an HDMI output for video and includes a single RJ45 port for Ethernet connectivity. Notably, it lacks USB 2.0 ports and a VGA connector, but it does feature modern connectivity options like USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 4.
The MSI MPG B860I Edge TI Wi-Fi motherboard includes a variety of connectors, such as 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, and 2 USB 2.0 ports for expansion. It also features 2 M.2 sockets for high-speed storage and provides 3 fan headers for cooling options. Notably, it includes a TPM connector for security but lacks mSATA and U.2 sockets.
The MSI MPG B860I Edge TI Wi-Fi motherboard features a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, providing support for the latest expansion cards. It does not include additional PCIe slots such as PCIe 4.0, PCIe 3.0, or PCIe x1, making it suited for users focused on high-speed, single-card configurations.
The MSI MPG B860I Edge TI Wi-Fi motherboard supports 7.1 audio channels for an immersive sound experience. It also features an S/PDIF Out port for high-quality digital audio output and provides 2 audio connectors for versatile audio setups.
The MSI MPG B860I Edge TI Wi-Fi motherboard supports RAID 1 and RAID 0 configurations for data redundancy and performance. However, it does not support RAID 10, RAID 5, or RAID 0+1, limiting its RAID setup options to basic mirrored or striped arrays.