MSI PRO B860-P Motherboard - DDR5, PCIe 5.0, 5G LAN - ATX

MSI PRO B860-P Motherboard - DDR5, PCIe 5.0, 5G LAN - ATX arrives as a powerful foundation for modern Intel-based PCs, optimized for LGA 1851 (Socket V1) and Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors.

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel B860 chipset and supports LGA 1851 processors with up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, reaching speeds up to 8800 MHz for high-performance multitasking and content creation.

Storage flexibility is excellent with three M.2 slots (one supporting PCIe 5.0 x4, two supporting PCIe 4.0), four SATA III ports and support for up to seven drives total, plus RAID 0/1/5/10 for data protection and performance tuning.

Expansion is generous thanks to a PCIe layout that includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, allowing modern GPUs and add-in cards to be combined for gaming, workstation tasks, or multimedia production. The UEFI AMI BIOS with 256 Mbit memory makes configuration straightforward and reliable.

Connectivity covers a 5 Gigabit Ethernet port for high-bandwidth wired networks, multiple USB ports including four USB 2.0, four USB 3.2 Gen1 and one USB 3.2 Gen2, an HDMI 2.1 output and 7.1-channel audio driven by the Realtek ALC897 codec. Note that onboard Wi‑Fi is not included.

Cooling and customization options include a CPU fan connector, a water pump header and three RGB LED pin headers to integrate case lighting. The board measures 243.8 x 304.8 mm and comes in a sleek black finish that fits standard ATX cases.

Ideal use cases include building a high-performance productivity rig, a content-creation workstation that leverages fast DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 storage, or a LAN-ready desktop with 5 Gigabit Ethernet for low-latency networking. Windows 11 x64 is supported for modern software compatibility.

Key selling points: robust DDR5 support up to 256 GB and 8800 MHz, PCIe 5.0-ready M.2 and GPU slot, 5G LAN for fast wired networking, triple M.2 storage with RAID support, and extensive I/O for peripherals.

• Socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1) for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
• Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256 GB, up to 8800 MHz
• Storage: 3x M.2 (1x PCIe 5.0), 4x SATA III, RAID 0/1/5/10
• Network: 5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Expansion: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 3x PCIe 4.0 x16